Brendan Courtney
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Brendan Courtney is a broadcaster both in Ireland and the UK, currently presenting Off the Rails on Ireland's No 1 channel RTE. A critical and ratings hit, Off the Rails takes on focus to building people's esteems and confidence by restyling their appearance.
Having presented and produced The Clothes Show on UKTV for 3 years alongside Caryn Franklin and Louise Redknapp, Brendan went on to study at London's premiere institution for design and established a hugely successful styling and fashion advice service at ihatemylook.com.
Brendan began his TV career in Ireland as a researcher before creating and presenting RTE 2's hit internet chat room dating show, Wanderlust for 4 years in Ireland. The format was sold to 11 countries and was picked up by Living TV in the UK. Brendan also attracted attention while presenting his self-titled talk show; The Brendan Courtney Show which aired on TV3 in 2005 and 2006.
Brendan was honored when asked to host RTE's 40th anniversary celebrations, which was closely followed by Irelands reality show Treasure Island. Since then, he has presented and produced many TV shows with his very own production company - Giant Film & TV, here in the UK. His self-authored documentary Alias Ricky Gervais was Bravo's highest rated show in 2006.
Brendan is a skilled broadcaster and presenter with excellent live and journalistic skills, renowned for his ability to entertain.
"Brendan Courtney is fabulously funny and quick witted; he can put anyone at ease while displaying an obvious intellect." - The Irish Independent
CV
2010
Off the Rails Co-Host RTE One
2009
Off the Rails Co-Host RTE One
The Clothes Show: The Expert Studio Host UKTV
2008
Off the Rails Co-Host RTE One
Living with Boy George Executive Producer Living
2007
The Clothes Show Presenter UKTV
72 - Properties Abroad Presenter Sky
You're A Star Celebrity RTE1
Ready Steady Cook Celebrity BBC2
The Right Stuff Contributor Five
Size Zero Contributor Living
2006
Weddings Live Presenter (Discovery)
Summer Live Presenter (UKTV)
Playdate Presenter (ITV2)
The Clothes Show Presenter (UKTV)
The Brendan Courtney Show: Host/Producer (TV3, Ireland)
Christmas Live: Presenter (Prospect for UKTV)
Weddings live 2: Presenter (Mandrill TV for Discovery)
Whats it worth: Presenter (BBC Birmingham)
The Wright Stuff: Contributor (FIVE)
2005
The Brendan Courtney Show: Host/Producer (TV3, Ireland)
BAFTA/LA Awards:Presenter/Producer (Living TV)
EMMY Awards: Presenter/Producer (Living TV)
Moonwalk: Presenter (Discovery)
Weddings Live:resenter (Mandrill TV for Discovery)
Charmed - LIFES A WITCH: Presenter/Producer (Living TV)
Trisha: Contributer (Channel 5)
2004
Inroducing Joan of Arcadia: Presenter/Producer (Living)
Alias Ricky Gervais: Presenter/Producer (Bravo)
Holiday Home Detectives: Presenter (RTE)
How Gay are You?: Presenter (Granada for Sky One)
Win, Lose or Draw: Panellist (SMG for ITV1)
2003
The Look of Lurve: Presenter (Imago Productions for ITV1)
Love Match UK: Presenter (Brighter Pictures for ITV1)
RI:SE: Guest Presenter (Princess Productions for Channel 4)
Loose Lips: Guest Presenter (Scream Productions for Living TV)
Blind Date - Kiss and Tell: Presenter (LWT for ITV2)
2002
Ant & Decs Saturday Night Takeaway: Presenter (LWT for ITV2)
Hollywood Raw: Presenter (Living TV)
Celebrities and Their Paranormal Experiences: Presenter (Living TV)
Treasure Island: Presenter (RTE)
40 Years of Irish Television: Presenter (RTE)
1999-2002
Wanderlust: Presenter (RTE/Living TV)