A television presenter is a British term for a person who is known for introducing or hosting television programmes. Nowadays it is common for minor celebrities in other fields to take on this role, but there are also a number of people who have made their name solely within the field of presenting, particularly within children's television, where celebrity is less important. Diagram showing the geographical locations of selected languages and dialects of the British Isles. ... An American family watching television in the 1950s. ... A celebrity is a person who is widely recognized in a society. ... Childrens television shows are television programs designed for and marketed to children, normally aired during the morning and afternoon hours, mainly before and after school. ...

A television presenter may double as an actor, singer, etc, but is normally known to the public primarily as the presenter of a particular programme or type of programme. Exceptions include many presenters of political or scientific programmes who are often professionals in the relevant field, or celebrities who have made their name in one area, but have other interests or expertise in another area. For example, British comedian Michael Palin now presents programmes about travel, something that has interested him since childhood. Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Politics is the process and method of decision-making for groups of human beings. ... For the scientific journal named Science, see Science (journal). ... Michael Palin as Pilate in Monty Pythons Life of Brian Michael Edward Palin (born May 5, 1943) is a British comedian who was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire. ... Travel is the transport of people on a trip or journey. ...

In the USA, such a person is typically called a host or an emcee. The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... Host can mean: In general English, a host is a person, organisation, animal, cell, computer or similar that receives guests or intruders. ... MC can be used: (along with emcee), as the abbreviation for Master of Ceremonies in reference to MobCulture, a browser-based click-through MMORPG set in the near future. ...

See List of television presenters. A list of notable television presenters (Brit. ...