“We have a show very early on called 'Slap Bang' on a Saturday night and it didn't work. It started off peak time and started getting earlier and earlier in the schedule. I think that that taught us you have to adapt.”

English television presenter and comedian

Anthony David McPartlin is an English television presenter, producer, comedian, former singer, rapper and actor. Born in 1975, he is best known as one half of the presenting duo Ant & Dec, alongside Declan Donnelly. He has built a long career in British television, moving between presenting, producing and performance. Much of his public recognition comes from his partnership with Donnelly, a collaboration that has made Ant & Dec a familiar name in mainstream entertainment.