“If you grow up somewhere where the pace of life is very slow you enjoy the gaps between the pulses. I read a lot and, boy, did I practise the piano.”

English actor, comedian, broadcaster and singer

Alexander Henry Fenwick Armstrong, sometimes credited as Xander Armstrong, is an English actor, comedian, broadcaster and singer. He is known for presenting the BBC One game show Pointless and for hosting a programme on Classic FM. Alongside his work on television and radio, Armstrong has built a career across performance and broadcasting. His public profile comes especially from light entertainment and presenting, where his voice and comic timing are a central part of his work.