Andy Hodgson

Andrew Simon Hodgson, born (1972-03-02)2 March 1972[1] is primarily known as an auctioneer/presenter on the British television shopping channel bid tv.

For other people named Andy Hodgson, see Andy Hodgson (disambiguation).
Andy Hodgson
Born
Andrew Simon Hodgson

(1972-03-02) 2 March 1972
Known for

Bid TV

Andy Hodgson could used to be seen presenting bid tv on Sunday between 3.00 pm and 6.30 pm, as well as being a stand-in presenter at other times of the week. He has presented on the channel since its inception in the year 2000.[2] He also provides the voice-over for the majority of their advertising,[3] as well as appearing in-vision for several of them.

His sales technique differs to the other styles of his fellow presenters, and he has been compared with fictional Norwich chat show host Alan Partridge.[4] He often jokes with the production staff and assistants whilst presenting. One such assistant is the unseen warehouse assistant called "Bob the Warehouse".

When phoning the channel to bid for an item, Hodgson's voice greets the bidder with a pre-recorded message detailing the item they are purchasing. Behind the scenes, he was also the Controller of Channels.

Andy announced that after a decade at the channel, he would be leaving.

Other television appearances

Hodgson provided a running commentary over an episode of The Day Today on the DVD of the series.[5] Writer and Alan Partridge co-creator Armando Iannucci (of The Friday Night Armistice fame) hired Andy to play a brutally murdered interior designer in his BBC Three show 2004: The Stupid Version[6] as well as a Home Shopping TV presenter in his 2006 BBC Two production Time Trumpet.[7] In 2003 he appeared on Channel 4 reality show The Salon to conduct a charity auction.[8]

Additionally, Hodgson has been seen in 2008 on ITV1's daytime programme This Morning as a gadget expert.[9]

In 2015 Hodgson presented Win Cash Live, an interactive gambling programme shown on STV.[10]

In 2016 Hodgson appeared as a presenter on Create and Craft USA broadcasting across America. He also appeared on Channel 5 as a reporter for The Championship show, London Live as a football journo and FanTV with Justin Lee Collins.

Radio

Hodgson has been heard on BBC Five Live, Radio 4, Talksport, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio York, Century Radio,[11] Star FM and LBC.[3][12]

Personal life

Although born in Salford, Hodgson grew up in Burnley, Lancashire, and is an ardent supporter of Burnley FC.[13] He has hosted numerous events at the club's Turf Moor ground.[14][15][16]

References
  1. House, Companies. "Andrew Simon HODGSON - Personal Appointments, from Companies House". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Companies House. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  2. Andy Hodgson | On Air Archived 7 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine AndyHodgson.com
  3. Radio Archived 7 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine AndyHodgson.com
  4. The Real Alan Partridge? Archived 11 February 2006 at the Wayback Machine AlanPartridge.co.uk
  5. Andy Hodgson TV Appearances | 2004 : The Day Today DVD Archived 7 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine AndyHodgson.com
  6. 2004: The Stupid Version Archived 12 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine IMDb
  7. Andy Hodgson TV Appearances | 2006 : Time Trumpet Archived 7 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine AndyHodgson.com
  8. The Salon: Series 2 (Week 13 Highlights) Recap TV.com
  9. This Morning | Home and garden | Barbecues 123 Archived 2 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine ITV.com
  10. "Win Cash Live bringing interactive betting show to STV". SBC News. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  11. Century Radio North East Archived 21 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine BenBax.com
  12. bid tv and price-drop off air – Page 8 – Freeview Archived 29 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine Digital Spy Forums
  13. Andy Hodgson Pays Homage To Ade Akinbiyi Archived 14 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine YouTube.com
  14. Celebrity Dinner Burnley F.C..PremiumTV.co.uk
  15. Player Of The Year Awards 2007 Burnley F.C..PremiumTV.co.uk
  16. Fans' 125 Dinner: A Night To Remember Archived 28 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine Burnley F.C..PremiumTV.co.uk
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