How old is Bargain hunt host David Dickinson? Is he married and is his tan real?
David Dickinson is an antiques expert and TV presenter who you probably know best as host of BBC Ones Bargain Hunt. The show ran with David as presenter between 2000 and 2004 and became an unexpected smash hit. David has previously joked that much of his following came from students, as the day-time show was on at the same time they fell out of bed. Read on to find out more about the Bargain Hunt presenter. David was born on August 16, 1941, which makes him 79 years old. The presenter was born in Stockport in Cheshire and was given up for adoption as an infant. He was adopted by a local couple, the Dickinsons. He never met his biological mother again, who was originally from Armenia, after the adoption, although they did write to each other later in life. David Dickinson out shopping in Knightsbridge in 2013 (Credit: NOBLE/DRAPER/SplashNews)  Coming from a working-class background has helped keep me down-to-earth, he said in 2017. I remember well not having any money, but now Im older and Ive got a foot in both camps. Ive been very lucky all my life, always making money Maybe Ive got natural trading ability within my DNA. A chance meeting with a TV producer at a barbecue led to Davids presenting career. Hes since presented a host of antiques-themed shows, including Bargain Hunt (2000-2004) and Dealing With Dickinson (2005) on the BBC. In 2006, he moved to ITV to present Dickinsons Real Deal. Hes also had stints on reality TV, appearing on Im a Celebrity Get Me out of Here! in 2005 and Strictly Come Dancing in 2004. David married his wife Lorna Lesley in 1968. Lorna was a cabaret performer and the couple met in 1960s in a nightclub. The couple tend to keep their private life quiet, however they did give an interview Hello! magazine in 2017, where Lorne commented on Davids famous tan. David Dickinson and wife Lorne Lesley married in 1968 (Credit: SplashNews.com)  Hes an absolute sun worshipper. I wheel him out in the morning [on holiday], and he just lies here like this she joked. Despite speculation that Davids tan is fake, turns out its the real deal! David claims his famous tan comes from a combination of his Armenian descent and going on lots of holidays. My real secret is getting as many holidays in as I can, hes said. The funny thing is, Ive done adverts for tea, beer, McDonalds but Ive never been asked to do a tanning advert. Id definitely say yes.  David and Lorne have two children  The couple have two children, Robert and Katrina, who David adopted from Lornes previous marriage. They also have three three grandchildren. Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix.