Jay Blades is one of the UK’s best-known furniture restorers and television presenters. He became a household name as the original foreman and presenter of The Repair Shop, where his warm personality and passion for restoring treasured possessions helped make the BBC programme a major success. But Blades’ story goes well beyond television. Before fame,…

Damson Idris has become one of the most recognisable British actors working in Hollywood. Born and raised in London to a Nigerian family, he went from performing on the British stage to becoming an international star through his acclaimed role as Franklin Saint in Snowfall. His performance in the FX crime drama established him as…

Georgina Rodríguez is an Argentine-Spanish model, entrepreneur, social media personality and television figure who has built a global profile far beyond her relationship with football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Born in Argentina and raised largely in Spain, she went from working in luxury retail to becoming one of the world’s most recognisable celebrity personalities. Her relationship…

Ella Bruccoleri is a British actress who has built a varied career across television, film and theatre. Many viewers first recognised her as Sister Frances in Call the Midwife, while others may remember her appearances in Bridgerton, All Creatures Great and Small, Passenger and Paddington in Peru. In 2026, Bruccoleri reached a new stage in…

Bob Mortimer has built one of the most distinctive careers in British comedy. From working as a solicitor to becoming one half of the legendary Vic and Bob partnership, his career has taken in surreal television, panel shows, podcasting, acting, fishing and bestselling books. For many viewers, Mortimer is now best known for his wonderfully…

Martin Kemp is 64 years old. Born on 10 October 1961, the English musician and actor will turn 65 on 10 October 2026. He was born in Islington, London, and became famous first as the bassist of Spandau Ballet, before building a successful second career as an actor, particularly through his role as Steve Owen…

Who was Ray Liotta? Raymond Allen Liotta was born on 18 December 1954 in Newark, New Jersey. He studied acting at the University of Miami before moving to New York and beginning his professional career. One of his first significant television roles was Joey Perrini on the daytime drama Another World, where he appeared from…

Roman Kemp has built a career that extends well beyond his famous family name. Best known in Britain for radio and television presenting, he became a familiar voice on Capital Breakfast before moving into a wider range of TV and podcast work. Born on 28 January 1993, Roman Kemp is 33 years old as of…

When Did Michael Jackson Die? Michael Jackson died on Thursday, 25 June 2009, at the age of 50. He was staying at a rented home in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles while preparing for his planned London concerts. On the afternoon of 25 June, he became unresponsive. Emergency responders were called to the…

Who Is Uday Kotak? Uday Kotak is an Indian entrepreneur and financial-services leader best known for his role in building the Kotak financial-services business. His professional story is closely connected with the growth of Kotak Mahindra Bank and the wider Kotak Group. Corporate material has described Kotak as the bank’s promoter and a leader whose…