Terry George (entrepreneur)

Terry George
Born (1965-03-14) 14 March 1965 (age 59) [citation needed]
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, nightclub owner
WebsiteOfficial website

Terry George (born 14 March 1965) is a British businessman known primarily for his appearances in television programmes. He was born and raised in Leeds, West Yorkshire.[1]

Business

George earned his wealth running gay nightclubs and bars in Leeds.[2] He established a memorial website called gonetoosoon.org that was popular in the mid-2000s.[3]

Media

George and his husband Michael Rothwell featured in a 6-part fly-on-the-wall documentary titled Two Queens and a Castle. The program was broadcast on the Bio Channel.[4]

George has featured in three television documentaries about Michael Jackson, Secret Millionaire (Channel 4),[5] Star Traders: The Christmas Challenge (ITV1) and Louis, Martin & Michael (BBC). [citation needed]

In 2008 his home has featured on Channel 5's Britain's Best Home and was eventually voted the winner in a public vote.[6]

Personal life

George and his partner Michael Rothwell were amongst the first couples in Britain to enter into a civil partnership in 2005.[7]

References

  1. ^ RENSHAW, ROSALIND. "Good times, tough times". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Terry George encourages Leeds boys to aim for university". BBC News. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Family fury at 'bad taste' memorial". The Guardian. 3 June 2007. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  4. ^ http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/millionaire-gay-couple-to-be-subject-of-tv-series-two-queens-and-a-castle-1-1925175 [dead link‍]
  5. ^ BBC. "The great giveaway". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Through the keyhole of the castle voted UK's best home". The Independent. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Gay couple among first to 'wed'". 21 December 2005. Retrieved 29 March 2021.