Anna Richardson claims Britain 'doesn't give a s**t about the elderly' after her father Jim, 83, was diagnosed with dementia - as she prepares to front hard-hitting new documentary about the disease
Daily MailAnna Richardson claims Britain doesn't care about the elderly as she attempts to highlight the lack of understanding and support around dementia. Anna Richardson, 54, is making a very personal documentary after her father was diagnosed with a disease The TV presenter, known for Supersize vs Superskinny, says making the TV doc was one of the hardest things she's done Her new show, airing on Channel 4 on October 2, is called Anna Richardson: Love Loss And Dementia. The presenter also fronts dating show Naked Attraction, which sees singletons strip down in successive rounds to be in for a chance of going on a date with the contestant WHAT IS DEMENTIA? Source: Alzheimer’s Society Anna split from former Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins in Christmas 2020, but their break-up only emerged in late 2021 The presenter fronts dating show Naked Attraction, which sees singletons strip down in successive rounds to be in for a chance of going on a date with the contestant.
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