Showbiz
The return of The Krypton Factor earlier this year should have been a momentous TV occasion. A classic piece of TV gold dug out of the ITV archives, revived and polished for a new generation of fans. However, the show was lacking one vital element to make it a success - the original show host and gameshow king Gordon Burns. Currently working as a presenter for BBC North West Tonight, The Krypton Factor just isn't the same without him at the helm.
Burns famously wrote all his own scripts during his 18 years on the show and was even involved in producing some of the mind-boggling challenges. At its peak, the show spawned merchandise such as trainers, sports bags and clothing, all bearing the famous 'K' logo, which fans of the TV pro lapped up. His other TV work included the gameshow Password and LWT's Surprise, Surprise, but in recent years he has focused on his news broadcasting passion, for which he has won the prestigious BBC Ruby Award for the best regional news presenter in the UK.
DS celebrates in pictures the career of the charismatic Gordon 'Krypton' Burns.
Burns famously wrote all his own scripts during his 18 years on the show and was even involved in producing some of the mind-boggling challenges. At its peak, the show spawned merchandise such as trainers, sports bags and clothing, all bearing the famous 'K' logo, which fans of the TV pro lapped up. His other TV work included the gameshow Password and LWT's Surprise, Surprise, but in recent years he has focused on his news broadcasting passion, for which he has won the prestigious BBC Ruby Award for the best regional news presenter in the UK.
DS celebrates in pictures the career of the charismatic Gordon 'Krypton' Burns.
Gordon during his 1987 glory days
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