Escape to the Country's Margherita Taylor after BBC show exit including Honorary Doctorate

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Margherita Taylor, the former host of Escape to the Country and presenter on Countryfile, has been a staple on our television screens for over two decades.

Her career took off when she participated in a radio contest that gave her the break she needed at Birmingham-based radio station BRMB. Her impressive performance led to a move to Capital London.

In 1999, Taylor made her TV debut as one of the main presenters of Channel 4's beloved show T4, alongside Dermot O'Leary and Vernon Kay. Since then, she hasn't looked back, hosting numerous BBC daytime shows and earning an MBE for services to broadcasting and diversity.

She started presenting Escape to the Country in 2016 and continued until her departure in 2022. But what is the presenter doing now and where can you see her?

Why did Margherita Taylor leave Escape to The Country and what is she doing now?, reports Wales Online.

Why did Margherita Taylor leave Escape to The Country and what is she doing now?

Presenter Margherita Taylor has been a familiar face on British TV for more than 20 years (Image: BBC)

Margherita Taylor began her stint on Escape to the Country in 2016 but left the daytime show in 2022. It's believed she left to explore other work opportunities and presenter roles.

For over 15 years, Taylor has been presenting shows on Classic FM and Smooth Radio, before taking up the role of drivetime presenter on Classic FM in 2023.

Taylor has also made appearances as a presenter on BBC's Countryfile and continues to make occasional appearances on the Sunday evening show.

As part of the 10th anniversary special of the Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need, Margherita Taylor will be exploring the breathtaking Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District alongside co-presenter and eight year old Sophie from Ballymena.

The special episode is set to air on BBC One on Sunday, November 3.

Countryfile presenter Margherita Taylor (Image: BBC)

In recognition of her contributions to broadcasting and diversity, the presenter was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2022.

Now at the age of 52, Margherita was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University. She expressed gratitude towards the university for kick-starting her career and for the student camaraderie she experienced during her time there.

Margherita, who initiated her broadcasting career at the Birmingham-based radio station BRMB before transitioning to Capital and then becoming one of the original presenters of the Channel 4 teen-focused show T4, is now committed to giving back.

"In the past few years, I've begun working with the senior leadership team at Global to support others as they get their careers underway," she shared.

"When I started out, I was fortunate to be given lots of support and it's been lovely to be able to pay it forward."

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What else has Margherita Taylor appeared on?

Margherita Taylor left Escape to the Country in 2022 for new work opportunities (Image: (Image: BBC))

Margherita Taylor first presented Countrylife's sister show Countryfile Diaries in 2016, before stepping in as a relief presenter for the main Countryfile show.

Margherita Taylor, known for her appearances on Countryfile, has alsoappeared on shows including Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, and This Morning as a competition presenter.

Margherita also revealed she actually prefers radio to TV.

She explained: "It is such an intimate medium, especially since it is often the first thing people listen to in the morning and it gets into places that television can't reach."

Escape to the Country's Margherita Taylor after BBC show exit including Honorary Doctorate

Escape to the Country's Margherita Taylor after BBC show exit including Honorary Doctorate

Escape to the Country's Margherita Taylor after BBC show exit including Honorary Doctorate

Escape to the Country's Margherita Taylor after BBC show exit including Honorary Doctorate

Escape to the Country's Margherita Taylor after BBC show exit including Honorary Doctorate