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Here are a series of clues to famous people, past or present, whose birthday is on April Fools Day - 1st April

 

Clues

1) One of the most prolific television presenters in the UK, and who has also worked with a gopher.

 

2) Left handed batsman who captained England during the 80s and went on to become a successful commentator on the game.

 

3) Started his career working for Piccadilly radio before moving to Channel 4 where ‘The Big Breakfast’ made him a star, and by 2000 he was reputed to be the UK’s highest paid entertainer

 

4) Became famous after singing ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ on Britain's Got Talent

 

5) Nominated for an Academy Award for her role in ‘Love Story’, and she also starred alongside Steve McQueen, whom she later married,  in ‘Getaway’

 

6) Described as a “black Bob Dylan” his poem ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’ has been a major influence on Hip Hop music, and is also known for his song ‘The Bottle’

 

7) Retired British gymnast who was the first female gymnast to win a medal at the European’s, World Championships, and Olympics

 

8) American Youtuber with 23 million subscribers. Known for his amateur white-collar boxing match against KSI

 

 

Answers

1) One of the most prolific television presenters in the UK, and who has also worked with a gopher.

Phillip Schofield

 

2) Left handed batsman who captained England during the 80s and went on to become a successful commentator on the game.

David Gower

 

3) Started his career working for Piccadilly radio before moving to Channel 4 where ‘The Big Breakfast’ made him a star, and by 2000 he was reputed to be the UK’s highest paid entertainer

Chris Evans

 

4) Became famous after singing ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ on Britain's Got Talent

Susan Boyle

 

5) Nominated for an Academy Award for her role in ‘Love Story’, and she also starred alongside Steve McQueen, whom she later married,  in ‘Getaway’

Ali MacGraw

 

6) Described as a “black Bob Dylan” his poem ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’ has been a major influence on Hip Hop music, and is also known for his song ‘The Bottle’

Gil Scott-Heron

 

7) Retired British gymnast who was the first female gymnast to win a medal at the European’s, World Championships, and Olympics

Beth Tweddle

 

8) American Youtuber with 23 million subscribers. Known for his amateur white-collar boxing match against KSI

Logan Paul