Jonnie Irwin’s co-presenters have paid tribute to the popular British TV frontman following his death aged 50, announced Friday.
Irwin, who fronted property shows Escape to the Country on the BBC and A Place in the Sun on Channel 4, had previously revealed his cancer diagnosis in 2022, sharing his knowledge that it was a terminal condition.
His family published a statement on Instagram, announcing his death and saying:
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Jonnie’s passing. A truly remarkable soul, he fought bravely against cancer with unwavering strength and courage. Jonnie touched the lives of so many with his kindness, warmth, and infectious spirit.
“At this time, we kindly ask for the privacy of Jonnie’s family as they navigate through this profound loss. Their grief is immeasurable, and your thoughts, prayers, and support are deeply appreciated.
“As we remember the beautiful moments shared with Jonnie,...
Irwin, who fronted property shows Escape to the Country on the BBC and A Place in the Sun on Channel 4, had previously revealed his cancer diagnosis in 2022, sharing his knowledge that it was a terminal condition.
His family published a statement on Instagram, announcing his death and saying:
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Jonnie’s passing. A truly remarkable soul, he fought bravely against cancer with unwavering strength and courage. Jonnie touched the lives of so many with his kindness, warmth, and infectious spirit.
“At this time, we kindly ask for the privacy of Jonnie’s family as they navigate through this profound loss. Their grief is immeasurable, and your thoughts, prayers, and support are deeply appreciated.
“As we remember the beautiful moments shared with Jonnie,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC’s One Show editor Rob Unsworth has been appointed Head of Daytime and Early Peak commissioning, overseeing a department that has produced hits such as Pointless and The Repair Shop.
Unsworth will start in the coming months, replacing Carla-Maria Lawson, who recently departed after overseeing Platinum Jubilee coverage. Lindsay Bradbury will continue to be Acting Head of Daytime before Unsworth starts.
Unsworth has been with the BBC for 25 years, most recently editing daily BBC One magazine format The One Show. The former Senior Advisor in the BBC’s editorial policy team previously developed a number of successful daytime series including Rip off Britain and has worked across Watchdog, Blue Peter and Rogue Traders.
Unsworth will report to Director of Unscripted Kate Phillips, who was recently promoted to oversee commissioning for entertainment, factual, arts & classical music and daytime, early-peak & events. A Head of Entertainment is still yet to be appointed and,...
Unsworth will start in the coming months, replacing Carla-Maria Lawson, who recently departed after overseeing Platinum Jubilee coverage. Lindsay Bradbury will continue to be Acting Head of Daytime before Unsworth starts.
Unsworth has been with the BBC for 25 years, most recently editing daily BBC One magazine format The One Show. The former Senior Advisor in the BBC’s editorial policy team previously developed a number of successful daytime series including Rip off Britain and has worked across Watchdog, Blue Peter and Rogue Traders.
Unsworth will report to Director of Unscripted Kate Phillips, who was recently promoted to oversee commissioning for entertainment, factual, arts & classical music and daytime, early-peak & events. A Head of Entertainment is still yet to be appointed and,...
- 8/18/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
A make-up competition format and a rigged series that explores modern relationships lead the line-up of BBC Three’s latest entertainment slate.
The youth-skewing broadcaster has ordered Glow Up (w/t) from Warner Bros-backed Wall to Wall and Couples on the Couch (w/t) from BBC Studios. The commissions come after the channel, which moved online two years ago, received a £10M (Us$14M) budget boost to bolster its move into factual entertainment, formats and entertainment.
Glow Up is an eight-part competition to look for the next big make-up star of tomorrow. It aims to tap into the huge online passion for extreme make-up transformations and will see a cast of hopefuls live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from the worlds of fashion and film. With regular eliminations, the challenges will test their skills under pressure and give them the opportunity to unleash their creative vision.
The youth-skewing broadcaster has ordered Glow Up (w/t) from Warner Bros-backed Wall to Wall and Couples on the Couch (w/t) from BBC Studios. The commissions come after the channel, which moved online two years ago, received a £10M (Us$14M) budget boost to bolster its move into factual entertainment, formats and entertainment.
Glow Up is an eight-part competition to look for the next big make-up star of tomorrow. It aims to tap into the huge online passion for extreme make-up transformations and will see a cast of hopefuls live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from the worlds of fashion and film. With regular eliminations, the challenges will test their skills under pressure and give them the opportunity to unleash their creative vision.
- 7/5/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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