Terry George (entrepreneur)
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Terry George | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1965 [citation needed] |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, nightclub owner |
| Website | Official website |
Terry George (born 14 March 1965) is a British businessman known primarily for his appearances in television programmes. He was born and raised in Leeds, West Yorkshire.[1]
Business
George earned his wealth running gay nightclubs and bars in Leeds.[2] He established a memorial website called gonetoosoon.org that was popular in the mid-2000s.[3]
Media
George and his husband Michael Rothwell featured in a 6-part fly-on-the-wall documentary titled Two Queens and a Castle. The program was broadcast on the Bio Channel.[4]
George has featured in three television documentaries about Michael Jackson, Secret Millionaire (Channel 4),[5] Star Traders: The Christmas Challenge (ITV1) and Louis, Martin & Michael (BBC). [citation needed]
In 2008 his home has featured on Channel 5's Britain's Best Home and was eventually voted the winner in a public vote.[6]
Personal life
George and his partner Michael Rothwell were amongst the first couples in Britain to enter into a civil partnership in 2005.[7]
References
- ^ RENSHAW, ROSALIND. "Good times, tough times". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Terry George encourages Leeds boys to aim for university". BBC News. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Family fury at 'bad taste' memorial". The Guardian. 3 June 2007. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/millionaire-gay-couple-to-be-subject-of-tv-series-two-queens-and-a-castle-1-1925175 [dead link]
- ^ BBC. "The great giveaway". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Through the keyhole of the castle voted UK's best home". The Independent. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "Gay couple among first to 'wed'". 21 December 2005. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
