Lindsey Russell
Lindsey Russell from Oxford is the 36th presenter of the long running BBC television programme Blue Peter.[1]
Career
She was successful in a competition to find the next presenter for Blue Peter that attracted 20,000 applicants and was judged by a panel that included TV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Myleene Klass. She won the role shortly after graduating from the University of Bristol after a four-year French and drama course.[2]
In 2016 Russell attempted to cross the 21 miles between Northern Ireland and Scotland in a three-metre zorb in aid of Sport Relief.[3] She had to eventually abort the attempt due to bad weather.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Blue Peter: You Decide | Herself | Contestant; 5 episodes |
| 2013–present | Blue Peter | Herself | Co-host |
| 2013 | Dani's Castle | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2014; 2016 | Hacker Time | Herself | Guest; 1 episode Cameo; 1 episode |
| 2015 | World Snooker Championship | Herself | Guest; 2 episodes |
| Ultimate Brain | Herself | Contestant; 1 episode | |
| 2016 | Kung Fu Panda 3 | Peony (voice) | |
| Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-Up | Herself | Guest; 1 episode | |
| Too Much TV | Herself | Guest; 1 episode | |
| Danger Mouse | Hysteria (voice) | 1 episode | |
| 2016–present | Taking the Next Step | Herself | Host; 11 episodes |
| 2016 | Top Class | Herself | Contestant; Christmas special 2016 |
References
- ↑ "University graduate Lindsey Russell, 22, wins CBBC competition to become the new presenter of Blue Peter". Mail Online. 25 July 2013.
- ↑ Anthony Barnes (26 July 2013). "New Blue Peter presenter appointed by CBBC viewers". The Independent.
- ↑ "Blue Peter's Lindsey Russell set to cross Irish Sea in zorb for Sport Relief". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk.
- ↑ "Blue Peter's Lindsey Russell abandons Irish Sea 'zorb' crossing". BBC News.
| Preceded by Barney Harwood |
Blue Peter Presenter No. 36 2013–present |
Succeeded by Radzi Chinyanganya |
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