In the most recent instalment of Escape to the Country, viewers were introduced to Carol and William from Hertfordshire, who decided it was time to downsize from their substantial 5-bedroom house as their children had flown the nest.
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BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt is a familiar face on BBC Breakfast alongside the likes of Naga Munchetty and Susanna Reid over the years - but less is known about his life away from the cameras. He shot to fame as a presenter on the BBC's morning news show in 2006 but he also runs his own TV and broadcasting company, Stayt Limited, with his wife Anne, who he tied the knot with in 1995. He has earned himself an impressive pay-cheque according to the most recent BBC salary report, raking in a whopping £190,000 annually for his role on the BBC.
That's more than his ex-colleague, Louise Minchin, who was making £185,000 before she bid farewell to the show in 2021.
Early life Charlie is best known for his hosting role on BBC Breakfast, but he initially had his sights set on radio before becoming a household name in front of the camera. Born in Gloucester, the 61 year old attended the King's School before studying at Birmingham Polytechnic. He began his career on commercial radio in his hometown before moving to London, where he presented Capital Radio's news show, The Way It Is.
Charlie also worked for LBC and BBC Radio 5 Live before making the leap to TV with the high-rating BBC Breakfast show. Career After making his mark in radio, Charlie decided to venture into television, starting his TV career at ITV in 1995. He was a reporter for Fine News before presenting its prime-time bulletins and live debates.
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