ABOUT SIMON GROOM
British television presenter known for hosting the children's show Blue Peter from 1978-1986, and has produced documentaries like Angels and Devils.
He worked as an English teacher and disc jockey after graduating from Birmingham University.
He is a successful producer of documentaries, including Angels & Devils and Bucking Mad for BBC.
He moved to the countryside with his wife Gilly.
On Blue Peter, his co-presenter was John Noakes .
