Your American History Reference Guide!
- Television presenter

HistoryMania Information Site on Television presenter American History American History Search        American History Browse welcome to our free resource site for all enthusiasts!

Television presenter

(Redirected from TV presenter)

A television presenter is a British term for a person who is known for introducing or hosting television programmes. Nowadays it is common for minor celebrities in other fields to take on this role, but there are also a number of people who have made their name solely within the field of presenting, particularly within children's television, where celebrity is less important.

A television presenter may double as an actor, singer, etc, but is normally known to the public primarily as the presenter of a particular programme or type of programme. Exceptions include many presenters of political or scientific programmes who are often professionals in the relevant field, or celebrities who have made their name in one area, but have other interests or expertise in another area. For example, British comedian Michael Palin now presents programmes about travel, something that has interested him since childhood.

In the USA, such a person is typically called a host or an emcee.

See List of television presenters.

The contents of this article are licensed from Wikipedia.org under the
GNU Free Documentation License. How to see transparent copy
Search | Browse | Contact | Legal info