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Roman Kemp is a British television presenter and podcast host who became widely known through Capital Breakfast. Born on 28 January 1993, he is 33 as of October 2026. His parents are Spandau Ballet musician and actor Martin Kemp and singer Shirlie Holliman. After leaving Capital in March 2024, he continued working across television, podcasts and factual programmes. His credits include The One Show, The Finish Line, the BRIT Awards and documentaries about young people’s mental health. His career also includes collaborations with his father, his sister Harleymoon and singer Tom Grennan, bringing personal relationships into several different broadcasting formats.…

Victoria Derbyshire is a British journalist and broadcaster known for BBC Newsnight, her earlier work on Radio 5 Live and the daytime current-affairs programme that carried her name. Her career includes political interviews, original reporting and award-winning coverage of abuse in football. Born on 2 October 1968, she is 58 as of October 2026. She is married to broadcaster Mark Sandell and has two sons. She has also shared her experience of breast cancer through video diaries and her memoir, Dear Cancer, Love Victoria. Her story connects several distinct areas of British broadcasting: live radio, television news, podcasts and personal…

Susanna Reid is an English journalist and television presenter best known for ITV’s Good Morning Britain. She joined the programme at its launch in April 2014 after building a national profile on BBC Breakfast. Born on 10 December 1970, she is 55 as of October 2026. Her broadcasting career includes political interviews, live news coverage and documentaries about crime and the justice system. She also reached the Strictly Come Dancing final in 2013. Away from television, she has three sons with former partner Dominic Cotton. Her career and family life attract considerable interest, alongside questions about her relationship status and…

Sara Cox is an English broadcaster and author who presents the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. Her career began with modelling and television before she became a familiar voice on Radio 1 and later Radio 2. Born in Bolton on 13 December 1974, she is 51 as of October 2026. She is married to Ben Cyzer and has three children. Alongside broadcasting, she has published a memoir and three novels, most recently The Truth of Us. Her move to breakfast radio in July 2026 and her Children in Need fundraising have added significant new chapters to a career spanning three…

Anton Du Beke is a British ballroom dancer, television personality, author and singer best known for Strictly Come Dancing. He joined the programme’s original professional line-up in 2004 and became a full-series judge in 2021, after a short guest judging stint the previous year. Born Anthony Paul Beke on 20 July 1966, he is 60 as of October 2026. He is married to Hannah Summers, and they have twins, George and Henrietta. His professional dance partner is Erin Boag. Beyond the ballroom, his career includes historical novels, children’s adventures, music, travel television and live shows, giving audiences several ways to…

James May is an English television presenter, journalist and author best known for Top Gear and The Grand Tour. Working alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, he became familiar to millions of viewers as “Captain Slow”, the careful, detail-minded member of the presenting trio. Yet his career extends well beyond motoring. He has explored different countries, rebuilt everyday objects, attempted ambitious toy projects and learned to cook on camera. His background also includes a music degree and years of journalism. Born in Bristol on 16 January 1963, he is 63 as of October 2026. His long-term partner is dance critic…

Peter Kay is an English comedian, actor and writer best known for observational stand-up, Phoenix Nights and Car Share. Born in Farnworth on 2 July 1973, he is 53 as of October 2026. His career spans television, arena performances, films and bestselling autobiographical writing. Much of his humour starts with something ordinary: a family expression, an awkward conversation or a song someone has misheard. That attention to familiar experiences connects his stage routines with his television characters. Away from his work, readers often have questions about his marriage, weight loss and time outside the spotlight. Here is what is publicly…

Damian Lewis is an English actor, producer and musician best known for his performances in Band of Brothers, Homeland and Billions. Born in London on 11 February 1971, he has built an international career through television dramas, films and theatre. His portrayal of Major Richard Winters in Band of Brothers introduced him to a global audience, while his role as Nicholas Brody in Homeland earned him major acting awards. Away from the screen, he has developed a music career, releasing albums and performing live with his band. His personal life has also attracted public interest, particularly his marriage to actress…

Ewan McGregor is married to American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead. They married in April 2022 and have a son named Laurie, who was born in June 2021. Before this marriage, McGregor spent more than 20 years with his first wife, Eve Mavrakis. They have four daughters together: Clara, Esther, Jamyan and Anouk. McGregor is famous for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars. He has also starred in Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge! and Fargo. His family life has attracted public interest, especially since his first marriage ended and he began a new relationship with Winstead. Winstead has built a successful acting career…

Josh O’Connor is a British actor recognised for playing Prince Charles in The Crown, Lawrence Durrell in The Durrells and James in Peaky Blinders. His television career includes British crime dramas, historical series and literary adaptations, while his film work spans independent cinema and major international productions. Born on 20 May 1990, O’Connor trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School before building his career through a series of supporting and leading roles. His performance in The Crown brought him international recognition and a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021. He later appeared in films such as Challengers and Wake Up Dead…