A television presenter is a British term for a person who introduces or hosts 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. British English (BrE) is a term used to differentiate between the form of the English language used in the United Kingdom and those used elsewhere. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A celebrity is a person who is widely recognized (famous) in a society and commands a degree of public and media attention. ... 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. ...

Some presenters, including some of those listed here, may double as an actor, model, singer, etc. Others may be subject matter experts, such as scientists or politicians, serving as presenters for a programme about their field of expertise. Some are celebrities who have made their name in one area, then leverage their fame to get involved in other areas. Examples of this latter group include British comedian Michael Palin who now presents programmes about travel (such as Around the World in 80 Days), and Alan Alda, who has presented Scientific American Frontiers for over a decade. A list of notable television presenters (Brit. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Model may have several meanings. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... Michael Palin Michael Edward Palin (born May 5, 1943 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England) is an English comedian, actor and television presenter best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python, as well as for his travel documentaries. ... Travel is the transport of people on a trip or journey. ... Alan Alda as Benjamin Franklin Hawkeye Pierce Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936 as Alphonso Joseph DAbruzzo) is an American actor, writer, director and sometimes political activist. ... Scientific American Frontiers is an American television program primarily focused on informing the public about new technologies and discoveries in science and medicine. ...

The term is also used in other countries, such as Ireland. In the USA, such a person is typically called a host or an emcee. A Master of Ceremonies or MC is the host of a staged event or other performance. ...