Biography
Richard Paul Bacon is an English television and radio presenter. He was a host of the children's show Blue Peter—his first high-profile media role—until he was fired in 1998 after 18 months for admitting to taking cocaine. He has since worked as a reporter or presenter on numerous television shows, including The Big Breakfast, and on radio stations including Capital FM, Xfm London and BBC Radio Five Live. In 2016 Bacon became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel's reboot of its documentary/panel discussion TV series, Explorer.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Thick of It (2005) — Richard Bacon
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Would I Lie to You? (2007) — Self
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Have I Got News for You (1990) — Self
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8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) — Self
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Top of the Pops (1964) — Self - Presenter
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Celebrity Juice (2008) — Self
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Have I Got a Bit More News for You — Self - Panellist
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Question Time (1979) — Himself - Panellist
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FM (2009) — Self
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Newsnight (1980) — Self
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Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006)
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Blue Peter (1958) — Self - Guest
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The Big Breakfast (1992)
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You Have Been Watching (2009) — Self
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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021) — Self
- Johnny Vaughan Tonight (2002) — Self
- Back to Reality (2004) — Self - Host
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Playhouse Presents (2012) — Interviewer
- School's Out (2006) — Self
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The Big Idea (2006)
- Hidden Talent (2012)
- Castaway Exposed (2007) — Self - Host
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Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den (2011) — Himself - Narrator
- The Simpsons Quiz Show (2004) — Self - Contestant