Andy Love
"Ideal World is the place I've always wanted to work."
Andy was born in Scotland, not too long ago, and has since lived in Yorkshire, Manchester, Leicestershire, The South East and London.
After gaining a BA (Hons) at Loughborough University and a Postgraduate Diploma at London's Drama Studio in the late 1990s, Andy took on various theatrical, television and commercial jobs.
An award-winning scriptwriter and editor, Andy's short film works have been shown all over the world, winning 9 international film festival awards, including Best British Short Film for 'Panic' in 2001.
Andy is also an experienced stand-up comic, having toured on the National Student Comedy Network and performed at some of the top venues in the UK, including The Comedy Store in London and The Glee Club in Birmingham.
As a voice-over artist, Andy has voiced various different adverts and projects - including Channel 4's popular 'Coach Trip' series.
As a presenter on Ideal World for almost 8 years now, Andy has developed a style that is informative, but fun. He particularly enjoys technology, leisure, craft and kitchen shows.
Andy married co-presenter Loen in December 2004 and they are the proud owners of an Alaskan Malamute called Oban.
Outside work, Andy enjoys travel, going to the gym, dining out, writing and reading. He is also a passionate fan and member of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
Q & A:
- What did you do before IW?
- I presented on a couple of other channels and, prior to that, I worked for the BBC
- Most embarrassing on-screen moment?
- Plenty over the years - technology and live television are sometimes ingredients for disaster!
- Tell us a secret
- I am the youngest (male) presenter on the team
- What’s your idea of the perfect Sunday?
- Fresh coffee and croissants in the morning, football in the afternoon and a barbecue in the evening
- Which living person do you most admire and why?
- Diego Maradona – Undeniably a God-given talent
- What is the trait you most deplore in yourself and others?
- Insecurity in myself; arrogance in others!
- Aside from property, what’s the most expensive thing you've bought?
- My car
- What is your guiltiest pleasure?
- Cougar Town
- How would you like to be remembered?
- Via a public holiday called Love Day!
- What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
- Never expect anyone to take you seriously
- Favourite IW/CC product?
- Greased Lightning Showroom Shine
- Which phrase do you overuse?
- "Wicked", "Awesome" and "Basically"
- If you could travel back in time, which period would you visit?
- Early 60s – to experience the cultural and social revolution that took place at the time
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