Simon Groom
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Simon Groom (born 12 August 1950) is a British producer and director.
He was a presenter of Blue Peter from 1978 to 1986.
Early life
Groom was born in Chesterfield in Derbyshire, and was brought up on a farm in Dethick, which he often visited for Blue Peter reports. He was educated at Herbert Strutt Grammar School in Belper in Derbyshire, followed by the University of Birmingham.
Personal life
He has worked as an ambassador for the city of Derby and in 2010 was given an honorary degree by the University of Derby in recognition of his contribution to broadcasting.
Career
Before being a disc jockey and joining Blue Peter in 1978, Groom served briefly as an English tutor before becoming a disc jockey and joining Blue Peter. Lesley Judd, John Noakes, Christopher Wenner, Tina Heath, Peter Duncan, Sarah Greene, Michael Sundin, were among the Groom's co-presenters on Blue Peter until his departure in 1986.
Groom was known by his dry humor and ability to ad lib innuendo in his broadcasting (which would extend to the program's main audience of children). One such remark was made at the conclusion of a piece on a replacement door knocker at Durham Cathedral, describing "what a lovely pair of knockers." "As long as you have a long time to start with," producer Biddy Baxter said of another remark.
On BBC Radio Bedfordshire, Groom hosted a morning show after leaving Blue Peter. On his own record label, he released a cover version of Elvis's 'Can't Help Falling in Love' in 1992. In both the Daily Telegraph and The Guardian, he produced his first TV documentary, Angels & Devils, a critically acclaimed biopic of film director Ken Russell, voted 'Pick of the Day.' For Channel 4, he wrote, directed, and produced A Steamy Affair: the Life of the Flying Scotsman. Bucking Mad, the tale of an English rodeo rider, and the Saving of Derby's Roundhouse' are among his other television documentaries.
George Oliver - A Man For All Seasons, the life of a Bedfordshire Gamekeeper; Peak Park Pressures - Britain's first national park; and Ferry Across the Mekong: 2 thirty minute shows (Sony nominated) in which he makes a return trip to Cambodia. Following the demise of Pol Pot's reign, he became one of the country's first Western journalists in 1979.
In March 2013, Groom's documentary The Flying Scot: A Rail Romance was broadcast on BBC Two. The 60-minute program, which was co-produced with Available Light Productions, has since been repeated twice on the channel.