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Chris Serle

1943 – 2024

British television presenter

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Lived 1943 – 2024 (aged 81). Chris Serle was a British television presenter, reporter, stage actor and radio producer, known for Television presenter.

Christopher Richard Serle (13 July 1943 – 16 September 2024) was a British television presenter, reporter, and actor, best known for being a presenter on That's Life!

Early life and career Serle was born in Henleaze, Bristol, on 13 July 1943. He was educated at Clifton College and Trinity College, Dublin, where he studied modern languages. He later presented a series in which he, and fellow former That's Life! presenter Paul Heiney, were pitched into professional situations with no prior knowledge in In at the Deep End. and Monkey Business. On radio, he was the regular host of Pick of the Week between 1991 and 1998,

Serle featured on an episode of the BBC game show, The Adventure Game, with Sandra Dickinson and Adam Tandy on 16 February 1984. He also presented BBC Radio Bristol's The Afternoon Show for several years.

Serle also presented the first series of the ITV gameshow Runway (1987).

Personal life and death In 1983, Serle married Anna Southall, a member of the Cadbury family; they had two children and divorced in 2003. He was president of the Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum.

Serle died from a stroke on 16 September 2024, at the age of 81.

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Television presenter
Education
Clifton College, Trinity College, Dublin
Also known as
Christopher Richard Serle, Christopher Serle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chris Serle?

British television presenter

When was Chris Serle born?

Chris Serle was born on 13 July 1943 in Bristol.

When did Chris Serle die?

Chris Serle died on 16 September 2024.

What was Chris Serle's occupation?

Chris Serle was a television presenter, reporter, stage actor and radio producer.

What was Chris Serle known for?

Chris Serle was known for Television presenter.

What nationality was Chris Serle?

Chris Serle was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Serle

· Wikidata: Q5108024

· DBpedia: Chris Serle

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