Sue Perkins Biography
Sue Perkins is a writer, comedian and actress known for The Great British Baking Show in 2010, Dinotopia in 2002 and Heading out in 2013.
Perkins rose to stardom through her comedy partnership with Mel Giedroyc in Mel and Sue.
Sue Perkins Education
Perkins attended Croham Hurst School, an independent school for girls in South Croydon. She later went on to study English at New Hall now known as Murray Edwards College at the University of Cambridge. She graduated in 1991.
Sue Perkins Career
Perkins began her career together with comedian, television presenter, and actress Mel Giedroyc. The two had met at the University of Cambridge where the two were members of the Footlights. Sue was Footlights president from 1990–91.
The duo began their television career under the name Mel and Sue. They started getting popular and in 1993, they were short-listed for the Daily Express Best Newcomers Award at the Edinburgh Festival.
Sue and Mel started writing for French & Saunders while also appearing on their BBC series. After a few years, the duo co-hosted a lunchtime show on Channel 4 entitled Light Lunch. They also co-hosted an early evening version, Late Lunch. It ran from March 1997 to February 1998.
Sue Perkins And Mel Giedroyc
Television
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, Collectively known as Mel and Sue, are an English comedy double act is best known for hosting the BAFTA Award-winning BBC One cookery series, The Great British Bake-off. They previously hosted their lunchtime chat shows; Light Lunch and Late Lunch on Channel 4.
The two met at a comedy gig in 1988 while they were still students at the University of Cambridge. They were both members of the Footlights. Sue and Mel made their debut with The Naked Lunch. After Naked Lunch, they took their show Planet Pussycat to the Edinburgh Festival.
The duo gained widespread popularity in March 1997 when they launched a lunchtime chat show on Channel 4, Light Lunch. In 1999, the duo was signed by ITV and hosted a comedy panel game for the network called Casting Couch.
In January 2003, Mel and Sue were announced as new co-presenters on Channel 4’s RI:SE breakfast TV show. Later in 2009, the pair appeared together again with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in a French and Saunders Mamma Mia comedy sketch for Comic Relief.
The Great British Bake-off
Later in 2010, Perkins confirmed that the duo would be working together on something new. Their new show, a baking competition series, The Great British Bake-off, which began in August 2010 on BBC Two.
The duo would later launch a new ITV daytime chat show called Mel and Sue in 2015. The show includes appearances from celebrity guests, cookery and audience interaction.
When it was announced that The Great British Bake Off would be moving to Channel 4 in 2017, the duo said that they would not be a part of the channel move and would be stepping down as hosts of the show after the 7th edition.
Mel and Sue were in October 2016 confirmed to become the presenters of Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief for BBC One in March 2017. Later on July 23, 2017, the duo was confirmed as the host of a new version of The Generation Game for BBC One.
Radio
Mel and Sue’s paired radio credits include their Mel and Sue Comedy Breakdown on BBC 2 and their BBC Radio 4’s, The Mel and Sue Thing, a six-part series that was aired in 2002 and was later released on BBC CD.
Sue Perkins Age
Perkins was born on 22 September 1969, in Croydon, London, England.
Sue Perkins Family
Sue was born in South London, where she grew up in Croydon with her two younger siblings and parents. Her father, Bert Perkins, worked for a local car dealer and her mother was employed as a secretary. Her father passed away in 2017, six months before her new show, The Ganges With Sue Perkins.
Sue Perkins Partner
Sue has been in a relationship with 47-year-old Tv presenter Anna Richardson, since 2014. Anna and Sue met at Halloween party in 2014, following a split between Anna and her partner of 18 years, TV director, Charles Martin.
Sue Perkins Body Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Sue Perkins Net Worth
Perkins has an estimated net worth of around $ 6 million.
Sue Perkins Ganges
Sue Perkins Ganges is a documentary series where Sue undertakes an epic, personal journey to the source of India’s Ganges river in the Himalayas. She meets hermits and holy men to understand the sacred nature of this river.
Sue Perkins Bafta
At the 2018 BAFTA TV Awards, Sue Perkins’ performance as the host fell flat with viewers. The presenter opened the show with a traditional monologue littered with jokes about the gender pay gap, feminism, and inequality in the industry. However, the speech failed to amuse viewers, who instead took to Twitter to brand the 49-year-old ‘sexist’ and ‘self-indulgent’.
Sue Perkins Great British Bake Off
Sue and her co-presenter Mel, were the first hosts of The Great British Bake Off since it began in 2010. The two quit hosting show after it was announced that the show would be moving to Channel 4 in 2017.
Sue Perkins Book
Sue has several books in different formats; Kindle edition, Paperback, Hand cover.
The following books can be found in both Kindle and Paperback formats.
- Reva’s quest: A Magical Journey
- Dragon Flames
- Broken Heart
- Dragon Clans
- Miri’s Inheritance
- Ghost Bus: Mystery of the Phantom Bus Ice
- Romantic Memories
- Three Hearts
- Recipe for Romance
- Jayden’s Innocence
- Romantic Mysteries
- Elisette (Cloud Kingdoms)
- Caishel (Cloud Kingdoms)
- Tazia (Cloud Kingdoms)
- Zaeyen (Cloud Kingdom)
- Spirit Stealer
- Adri’s Journey
In October 2015, Sue released her book, Spectacles. This book can be found in all of the above formats including audio. She also has a new book; East of Croydon to be launched in a week’s time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sue Perkins
Who is Sue Perkins?
Perkins is an English writer, comedian, broadcaster and actress.
How old is Perkins?
She is 50 years old as of 2019. She was born on 22 September 1969.
How tall is Perkins?
Perkins stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches.
Is Perkins married?
Perkins is not yet married. She, however, is in a relationship with Tv presenter Anna Richardson.
How much is Perkins worth?
Perkins has an estimated net worth of around $ 6 million.
How much does Perkins make?
It is not known how much money Perkins earns. This information will be provided as soon as it is available.
Where does Perkins live?
Perkins resides in Cornwall, England.
Is Perkins dead or alive?
Perkins is still alive and in good health.
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