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Richard Bacon is a journalist, film critic and television presenter, born on November 30, 1975 in Mansfield, United Kingdom. As of 2026, Richard Bacon is 50 years old. Education on record includes Nottingham Trent University.
My Take
What strikes me most about Richard Bacon is his range. Moving from a children's institution like Blue Peter to hard news, breakfast television, live radio, and a National Geographic documentary series is not luck; it is craft. I tend to respect broadcasters who can shapeshift across formats without losing their voice, and Bacon clearly belongs to that rare group. The journalist and film-critic side of him suggests a curiosity that goes deeper than presenting. To me he represents the unglamorous truth of British broadcasting: longevity is earned through adaptability and genuine interest in people, not through any single viral moment.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Bacon
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・ベーコン
- Reading
- りちゃーど・べーこん
- Born
- November 30, 1975 (age 50)
- Origin
- Mansfield, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- journalist / film critic / television presenter / television producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
2. Background
- University
- Nottingham Trent University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Bacon born?
Richard Bacon was born on November 30, 1975 and is 50 years old.
Where is Richard Bacon from?
Richard Bacon is from Mansfield, United Kingdom.
What does Richard Bacon do?
Richard Bacon works as journalist, film critic, television presenter, television producer.
Where did Richard Bacon study?
Richard Bacon attended Nottingham Trent University.
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