All Star Family Fortunes: Kym Marsh v Brian Dowling
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm, Thursday, February 19 on Challenge (48)
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Kym Marsh v Brian Dowling
Season 2, Episode 1
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh and TV presenter Brian Dowling's families compete against each other as Vernon Kay hosts a celebrity version of the classic game show. The stars hope to win a prize of up to £30,000 for a charity of their choice
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Cast & Crew
Vernon Kay
(Host)
Kym Marsh
(Contestant)
Brian Dowling
(Contestant)
Claire Horton
(Executive producer)
Jonathan Bullen
(Director)
Toby Gorman
(Series producer)
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Did You Know..
Vernon Kay
(Host)
Born:
April 28, 1974
in
Bolton
Best Known For:
Hosting light entertainment.
Early-life:
Vernon Charles Kay was born on April 28, 1974, in Bolton, Lancashire. He attended St Joseph's RC High School in nearby Horwich. His first taste of fame came when he was spotted by a model scout from the Select agency at the BBC's Clothes Show Live. He went on to have a successful modelling career, culminating in his selection by Channel 4 as Model of the Week on The Big Breakfast.
Career:
Kay was soon snapped up to present various TV shows, including Fully Booked spin-off FBi. This led to him fronting Channel 4's weekend strand T4, as well as Hit Me Baby One More Time - which revived the careers of faded popstars - The Record of the Year, Just the Two of Us - which he co-presented with his wife, Tess Daly - All Star Family Fortunes, and various shows for The Prince's Trust. Most recently he has become the face of light entertainment on ITV, hosting All Star Family Fortunes, Beat the Star, The Whole 19 Yards, and Splash! among others.
Quote:
"I like dossing about in my dressing gown and slippers, just kicking back."
Trivia:
Kay supports Bolton Wanderers.
Kym Marsh
(Contestant)
Born:
June 13, 1976
in
Whiston, Merseyside
Trivia:
Marsh has won a number of awards, including Best Celeb Mum at the Tesco Awards in 2008.
Best Known For:
Playing Michelle Connor on Coronation Street.
Early-life:
Kimberley Gail Marsh was born in Whiston, Merseyside, on June 13, 1976 and raised in Garswood, St Helens. In 2000, Kym auditioned for the ITV talent show Popstars and she became one of the five singers chosen for the manufactured group Hear'Say, along with Danny Foster, Myleene Klass, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan. Their first single, Pure and Simple, topped the UK singles chart in March 2001. A year later, she left the group.
Career:
Marsh signed a solo record deal but her debut album performed badly and she was dropped by her label. In 2005, she made her acting debut in an edition of Doctors. A year later, she joined the cast of Coronation Street, playing Michelle Connor, a role she continues to play. In 2010, she was a participant on Popstar to Operastar - she was voted out in the fifth week. She has been a guest on celebrity editions of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Catchphrase, The Cube and The Chase.
Quote:
On Coronation Street: "I've not thought about taking a break or pursuing other ventures. I'm happy and haven't got any plans to go anywhere, that's for sure."
Brian Dowling
(Contestant)
Claire Horton
(Executive producer)
Jonathan Bullen
(Director)
Toby Gorman
(Series producer)
