From the age of 7, Mark Curry had showbiz in his blood. With a penchant for silly glasses and flame-red hair, he may not have looked like a traditional TV star, but Curry was always destined for greatness. Before his 8th birthday, he cameoed on ITV's Junior Showtime and in the middle of his teenage years he starred in the classic 1976 Bugsy Malone film alongside such legends as Scott Baio, Bonnie Langford and Dexter Fletcher. However, it was when Curry entered the world of children's TV presenting in the 1980s that he really found his stride. After helming the unforgettable Cbbc classics Treasure Houses and Saturday Picture Show, he was head-hunted for Blue Peter where he became part of a dream team of presenters that included (more)...
- 4/23/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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