Jon Bentley
Television presenter from the Gadget Show on channel 5
About Jon Bentley
Born 1961. Jon Bentley is a British presenter, journalist, television presenter, television director and television producer, known for Fifth Gear, The Gadget Show and Top Gear (1977 TV series).
Jon Bentley is a British journalist and television presenter. He was educated at Millfield in Street, Somerset from 1972 to 1978 and at Oriel College in Oxford from 1979 to 1982, where he studied geography.
Bentley specialises in television production and journalism in the field of motoring. Between 1987 and 1999, he was producer and executive producer of BBC Two's Top Gear, and was series producer of Fifth Gear from 2002 to 2004. and hired Quentin Willson and Vicki Butler-Henderson. Bentley presented The Gadget Show on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, alongside Ortis Deley, Suzi Perry, Pollyanna Woodward and Jason Bradbury. Occasionally, he also presented on Fifth Gear.
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Who is Jon Bentley?
Television presenter from the Gadget Show on channel 5
When was Jon Bentley born?
Jon Bentley was born on 30 October 1961 in United Kingdom.
What is Jon Bentley's occupation?
Jon Bentley is a presenter, journalist, television presenter, television director and television producer.
What is Jon Bentley known for?
Jon Bentley is known for Fifth Gear, The Gadget Show and Top Gear (1977 TV series).
What nationality is Jon Bentley?
Jon Bentley is British.
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