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BBC Countryfile presenters now - cameraman romance, cancer, legal row and hit music
BBC programme Countryfile has been staple family viewing for over 34 years since it's launch on July 24, 1988.The show, which focuses on the issues, people and places in the heart of the British countryside has delighted generations of viewers in the past four decades.It has also been presented by a whole host of huge names from the world of television, including former The One Show presenter Matt Baker and Newsround legend John Craven, along with famous documentary makers and children's TV royalty.READ NEXT: Where BBC Watchdog hosts are now - Feud rumours, co-star romance and tragic deathsAs Countryfile celebrates its 34th anniversary, Daily Star takes a look at where some former presenters are now.Michael Collie was one of the original Countryfile hosts, presenting the popular BBC programme between 1989-1995.After starting his career on BBC West Midlands, he also presented radio programmes including Today, and continues to broadcast across the network.He also landed leading presenting roles on Top Gear, Telly Addicts and Paddles Up during his career too, but primarily works for BBC West Midlands.However, Michael also leads a music career outside of broadcasting, scripting and hosting concerts for the London Philharmonic Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.Although Michael tends to keep his personal life private, it is known that the presenter has four children and lives with his wife in Worcestershire - along with owning a number of animals including a hamster, two cats and chickens.He is also a classic car enthusiast, according to his profile on the BBC website.Miriam O' Reilly was another of the original Countryfile hosts, presenting the programme for over 20 years from 1988-2009.Prior to Countryfile,
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Seven things you didn't know about BBC Newsround – Co-star romances to live TV shockers
BBC children's programme Newsround is 50 years old in April.The show, co-founded by John Craven and Edward Barnes, has been a staple part of children's lives since April 4 1972 and has paved the way for modern news reporting.It has also inspired the next generation of journalists across the world, including BBC Entertainment reporter Lizo Mzimba and ITV journalist Julie Etchingham.But do you really know what it is like to be a Newsround presenter? And why the programme has been such a trailblazer?To celebrate Newsround's 50th anniversary, Daily Star has spoken to presenters past and present about the programme - including some of its behind the scenes secrets.Newsround presenters through the decades have interviewed some of the biggest stars from the world of entertainment and sport, as well as figures from business, politics and education.Although you might think that the presenters would become used to talking to such huge public figures, there were still moments when the hosts became starstruck - especially when they met their heroes.Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ore Oduba, who presented Newsround between 2008-2013, said he was lost for words when he interviewed his childhood hero, and sporting legend, David Beckham - especially as posters of him were still on his childhood bedroom wall at his parents' house.However one star that all the Newsround presenters agreed that they were starstruck by, was none other than one of their very own - the TV icon John Craven.Speaking at the Newsround 50th anniversary press day, lots of presenters past and present said they were in awe of meeting Newsround co-founder John Craven, with former presenter Sonali Shah saying: "I said we've got to get a photo [with John Craven].
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