Celebrity Escape to the Country: Chesney Hawkes
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Tuesday, December 30 on BBC One London HD (101)
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Chesney Hawkes
Season 3, Episode 5
Singer, musician and actor Chesney Hawkes looks for a rural hideaway, to escape the bright lights and big stages. Jules Hudson has a selection of chart-topping character homes and is optimistic that the Cotswolds countryside will be a smash-hit for rockstar Chesney and his wife Krissy, along with their three grown-up children. On the billing are exquisite interiors, cottage charm and property perfection, but can Jules persuade Chesney to swap leather for tweed at the manorial Mystery House?
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Jules Hudson
(Presenter)
Chesney Hawkes
(Contributor)
John Comerford
(Executive producer)
Emma Smith
(Executive producer)
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Did You Know..
Jules Hudson
(Presenter)
Born:
January 09, 1970
in
Oxford
Chesney Hawkes
(Contributor)
Born:
September 22, 1971
in
Windsor, Berkshire
Best Known For:
The single The One and Only.
Early-life:
Chesney Lee Hawkes was born on September 22, 1971, in Windsor, Berkshire. His father is Len 'Chip' Hawkes, former guitarist with The Tremeloes, his mother is ex-actress and TV hostess Carol Dilworth. His brother Jodie is the drummer in Hawkes's band, while sister Keely is a singer with group Transister. He left school with two GCSEs, but always knew he wanted to be a professional musician. His father became his manager in 1988.
Career:
In early 1991, Hawkes landed the lead role in the movie Buddy's Song, alongside Roger Daltrey and Michael Elphick. A track from the movie, The One and Only, which Hawkes performed, spent five weeks at number one, became the 20th best-selling single of the decade, and turned its singer into a major teen star. Unfortunately, his follow-up releases weren't as popular. Since then he's lived in Los Angeles and written songs for such artists as A1, Caprice and Tricky, and had a small role in movie Prince Valiant.
Quote:
"I used to be afraid of flying when I was a kid. Even up to when I was 19 or 20. I had to overcome it when I had to travel round the world as a pop star."
Trivia:
Hawkes supports West Ham United.
John Comerford
(Executive producer)
Emma Smith
(Executive producer)
