#television-presenting

#television-presenting

"Orla was a vibrant and joyful person," read her death notice on RIP.ie. "A designer, an actor, a politician, a presenter, Orla lived life to the full. "She was a master improviser in the kitchen, played a vicious hand at cards, and always braved a wintery swim. She loved people and dogs, but not necessarily in that order. "Her laughter, mischief and determination will be missed by us all."

Born in Lancashire, Matthew Kelly, 75, studied drama at Manchester Polytechnic and acted at the Liverpool Everyman. He moved into TV, presenting Game for a Laugh in the 80s, You Bet! in the 90s and Stars in their Eyes from 1993 to 2004. Having returned to the stage, he received an Olivier award in 2004 for his role in Of Mice and Men in London's West End.

Born in Cumbria, Helen Skelton, 42, began her broadcasting career at BBC Radio Cumbria and Newsround. From 2008 to 2013, she was a Blue Peter presenter. Her other credits include reporting on the London 2012 Olympics and presenting Countryfile and BBC Morning Live; she also voices Annie in Fireman Sam. In 2023, she published her autobiography, In My Stride. A new series of her show Lost and Found in the Lakes starts on 5 January on BBC One.