Anthea Turner is a well-known TV presenter who has built a remarkable career over 35 years, earning her status as a 'National Treasure'. She has been a familiar face on popular shows such as GMTV, Blue Peter, The National Lottery, and Perfect Housewife. More recently, she gained attention as a participant in Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS and showcased her energy in E4’s The Real Life Dirty Dancing.
Now in her 60s, Anthea is promoting her new book, How To Age Well: The Secrets, which shares her insights on ageing alongside contributions from industry experts. She writes a column for My Weekly Magazine, now in its third year, and hosted a Sunday breakfast show on Scala Radio, bringing classical music to listeners. Anthea has also been involved in current affairs with the series Hot Topics for London Live and frequently appears on shows like Lorraine, Jeremy Vine, and This Morning. Her participation in Celebrity Antiques Hunt for the BBC further highlights her versatility.
As a brand ambassador for Nationwide Vehicle Contracts and Sarah Haran handbags, Anthea has collaborated with various companies, including Netflix and Disney Pixar. She re-launched Channel 5’s Health Lottery and contributed to Channel 4’s Stand Up 2 Cancer campaign. In 2018, she published How to Survive Divorce, which aims to support those experiencing relationship breakups.
Anthea's television career began in 1986 as a Video Jock on Sky, followed by local radio. She moved to Saturday morning television and became the 19th presenter of the iconic BBC1 children’s programme Blue Peter in 1992. During her tenure, she introduced the most successful homemade project in the show's history, inspiring over 100,000 viewers to create 'Tracy Island' from Thunderbirds.
In 1994, Anthea joined GMTV, where she anchored the morning slot for nearly three years. She was also the inaugural presenter of BBC1’s National Lottery Live, which became the BBC’s highest-rated entertainment programme. Additionally, she has released successful fitness videos, including the million-selling Y Plan Fitness.
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