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Greg Scott
Biography
Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on March 6, 1969, Greg Scott is an English television presenter who brings more than thirty years of expertise to broadcasting and live entertainment. His father was a comedian, which may have influenced his early interest in performance. He began his career seeking presenting roles by writing letters to producers, eventually receiving a response from David Liddiment in 1986 who suggested he consider warm-up work. In 1987, Scott began his career with the Children's ITV program, *The Ultimate Machine*, where he participated in a five-day recording period producing six episodes centered on the human body.
During this time, his name even appeared in the end credits after ten years, an unusual occurrence at the time. He also presented radio shows and game show pilots concurrently, demonstrating his versatility as a presenter and compere. He hosted 'Greg Scott's Best Breakfast' on Yorkshire Coast Radio from 1998 to 2001 and occasionally appeared on Minster FM. He has presented English versions of French entertainment pilots and game shows that have been sold and aired in the UK, USA, and Australia. Individuals who have collaborated with him have praised him as 'a joy to work with,' and audiences have expressed their affection for him. He has banked countless hours of live, unscripted TV and radio.
Greg Scott’s current activities are diverse, reflecting his broad skillset. He currently presents afternoon radio shows on Coast and County Radio in Scarborough, utilizing Periscope and Facebook Live for audience interaction. He also hosts online draws for Titan Prizes in Lancashire and quiz nights for Kwizzbit. Southeastern Rail has secured Scott for a one-year agreement to provide voiceovers for major announcements; he also previously recorded announcements for Network Rail in remembrance of The Duke Of Edinburgh in April 2021, and Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. He performs at corporate and charity events and continues to work as a voiceover artist for a wide range of clients, including ITV, Endemol, Mastercard, Eurosport, Camelot, QVC, and Southeastern Rail. He is also a conference facilitator and an entertainment host. His style is described as sparky, fun, and energetic, with a warm and personable disposition. He is married to Karen since 1996, and they have two daughters and a dog named Mollie.
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