TV

Anthea Turner’s career started at BBC Radio Stoke as a runner, before moving to Sky and Music Box, presenting live music programmes until 1989. Her live television debut was on BBC’s But First This (1987), which led to her fronting the BBC’s morning show UP2U (1988-89).

Throughout her career, she would present a number of popular shows, including Top of the Pops (1988-91), Blue Peter (1992-1994), GMTV (1994-1996), the National Lottery draw (1994-1996), Wish You Were Here…? (1998-99), and Your Kids Are in Charge (2000).

After a short break from presenting, Anthea made a television comeback on Anthea Turner: Perfect Housewife, a show where she taught disorganised housewives and househusbands how to run their house properly.

She has featured on lots of the UK’s best-loved entertainment shows, such as Blankety Blank (1989), Loose Women (1999-2016), Celebrity Big Brother (2001), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2006), Hell’s Kitchen (2009), The Jump (2013), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2017), and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (2020). In 2013 she appeared on the eighth series of Dancing on Ice, finishing in ninth place.

Anthea has also presented a selection of videos on fitness; her video “Y Plan Fitness” sold over one million units, leading to releases of “Body Basics” and “Tone, Lift, and Condition”.

WRITING

Anthea’s career on screen has been in tandem with her career through written media, and has contributed columns to publications such as My Weekly Magazine.

She has also released nine books, aimed at adults and children:

– Underneath the Underground: The Ghost of Knightsbridge (1998)

– Underneath the Underground: The Westminster Mystery (1998)

– Fools Rush In (2000) – her autobiography

– How to Be the Perfect Housewife: Lessons in the Art of Modern Household Management (2007)

– How to Be the Perfect Housewife: Entertain in Style (2008)

– The Perfect Christmas (2008)

– How to Survive Divorce (2017)

– How to Age Well: The Secrets (2021)

– The King’s Coronation and the Kohinoor Diamond (2023)

CHARITY & CAMPAIGNING

Anthea is a passionate supporter of charities and campaigns, and can often be seen in special charity programming, including Let’s Dance For Sport Relief (2009), Children In Need (2001), and Stand Up To Cancer’s Celebrity First Dates (2015).

In 2024, Anthea announced her backing for the Sunday Express’ Better Bones Campaign, a nationwide NHS screening programme to help prevent women from developing osteoporosis. The condition affects up to four million people in the UK, with 80% of them being women. Anthea herself was diagnosed with the condition when she was in her 40s, and is now supporting the political commitment that scans will be available for all those over-50s who suffer a fracture. She has also taken on an advisory role with the Global Osteoporosis Foundation to promote greater public awareness.

CORPORATE

Anthea has worked with a number of well-known companies, brands, and charities, including Alibi, A Vogel, B-Cure Laser Pro, BBC, Channel 4, Disney, Dr Beckmann, E4, GMTV, Hoover, Hot Topic, ITV, Mountain Warehouse, My Weekly, National Lottery, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, Naturo, Netflix, OXO, Poundland, Puressentiel, Revitive, Sarah Haran, Sky, Stand Up To Cancer, Tesco, TotallyMoney, Warrantywise, and Zespri.

As the wniner of the Show Business Personality of the Year, Anthea Turner is a glamorous, inspiring, and professional addition to any event.

Anthea Turner is also available for voiceover works; take a look at her V/O bio HERE.

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