Toby Anstis

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Toby Anstis
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Radio DJ and TV presenter Toby Anstis in January 2007
Born (1970-12-14) 14 December 1970 (age 53)
Occupation(s)Radio and television presenter
Employer Global

Toby Anstis (born 14 December 1970) is an English radio and television presenter. He is a presenter on Heart and spin-off station Heart Dance. [1]

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Early life

Toby was born in Northampton,England. He completed his primary education from Desborough School in Maidenhead, Berkshire. He graduated in psychology and business studies from the University of Surrey Roehampton. [2]

Toby was adopted along with his twin sister as a child. His biological father was Italian and his biological mother, Gina, was English. He only met his birth parents as an adult and has commented that he was 'lucky' enough to have good adoptive parents. [3]

Career

Toby began his career on BBC1's Broom Cupboard. [4] He was the show's last presenter and also spent three years on BBC. He also worked on the music show named The O-Zone on BBC1 and BBC2. Moreover, he co-hosted Children in Need for two years running. He also presented cricket films for Grandstand, and hosted live outside broadcasts on National Lottery Live for the BBC.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 crisis, Toby joined the super-group The Celebs with Frank Bruno and X Factor winner Sam Bailey to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children. They recorded a new rendition of Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin' Stevens and it was released digitally on 11 December 2020 on independent record label Saga Entertainment. [5] [6]

Filmography

TV

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References

  1. "Global to launch Heart Dance with Toby Anstis on Breakfast". RadioToday. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
  2. Fame and Fortune The Sunday Times Money 31 August 2008
  3. "Being adopted has a lasting effect". The Guardian. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  4. "Bio". Toby Anstis Official Website. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  5. "Good Morning Britain stars show off their vocals in charity Christmas single". Daily Mirror . 10 November 2020.
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