Chris Tarrant - A Profile of Radio Personality Chris Tarrant
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Personal: Chris Tarrant was born in 1946 in Reading, England. Tarrant began his professional life as a teacher but sequed into broadcast media.
TV: In 1974, Tarrant began in television as a host of a children's Saturday morning TV show called "Tiswas". He is also known for "Tarrant On TV" and for hosting "Who Wants to be a Millionaire".
Radio: Tarrant joined 95.8 Capital FM Radio in 1987 and hosted the Capital Breakfast Show until April 2, 2004.
Awards: In 2001, he received a Sony Award for his "unique relationship with his listeners".
