Marcus Bentley

Marcus Bentley (born 4 October 1967) is a British actor, broadcaster and voice-over artist. Bentley is most known for narrating the British version of the Dutch reality television programme Big Brother since its inception in 2000. He also did other continuity announcements for Channel 4 until he left in July 2011 to continue narrating the revived Big Brother on Channel 5. Bentley's voice-over work and distinctive Geordie accent has led to him becoming one of Britain's most recognised voices.

Bentley has also appeared on stage and in London's Burning. Although he rarely makes public appearances, his public profile has been raised since Big Brothers revivals on Channel 5 and ITV.

Early life Bentley was born in Hurworth, near Grants house, and brought up in Stockton-on-Tees.

Big Brother Bentley was selected as the narrator of the Channel 4 (2000–2010), Channel 5 (2011–2018) and ITV2 (2023–) reality television programme Big Brother, which originated in the Netherlands, and this remains his best-known work. The producers of Big Brother gave him the job of narrator because they liked the way he said "Chickens".