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Carol Smillie is one of the UK’s most sought after presenters for television programmes, award ceremonies, corporate events, advertisements and charity work. Those who know her primarily from Changing Rooms may be surprised by the range of her work on and off the TV. She has won a NATIONAL TV AWARD, an INDIE award and was nominated for a BAFTA.
Carol began her career in showbusiness as the much publicised hostess on ITV's WHEEL OF FORTUNE, a role however, which denied her a chance to speak.
She found her voice, and her feet, shortly after as one of the main reporters on BBC2's THE TRAVEL SHOW, and, after two years, she was snapped up as a regular on BBC1's HOLIDAY, often fronting the show.
BBC's SUMMER HOLIDAY and HOLIDAY SWAPS , quickly followed, and for three years in succession, she fronted THE NATIONAL LOTTERY.
However, the show she will always be known for is, of course, BBC television's CHANGING ROOMS, the flagship DIY programme which changed the face of British television as we know it today. The programme earned Carol invitations to Buckingham Palace & Downing Street and the big red book on THIS IS YOUR LIFE. She has since fronted shows like Dream Holiday Home (C5) A Brush With Fame (ITV1) ,took part in Strictly Come Dancing(BBC1) winning 5th place and recently hosted her own quiz show Postcode Challenge (STV).
She is very much in demand in the corporate market as a host for company conferences and award ceremonies, and was chosen to host the Duke of Edinburgh's 80th birthday celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall.
For more information about Carol’s career and her availability contact Dave Warwick at dave@davewarwick.co.uk