Terry George (entrepreneur)

Terry George
Born (1965-03-14) 14 March 1965
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation Entrepreneur, nightclub owner
Website Official 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 partner at the time 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 Theroux's - Louis search for Michael Jackson (BBC).

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. ↑ Rosalind, Renshaw. "Good times, tough times". thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  2. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-14921381
  3. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/jun/03/news.uknews
  4. ↑ http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/millionaire-gay-couple-to-be-subject-of-tv-series-two-queens-and-a-castle-1-1925175
  5. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/leeds/content/articles/2007/11/27/features_terry_george_secret_millionaire_feature.shtml
  6. ↑ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/through-the-keyhole-of-the-castle-voted-uks-best-home-829315.html
  7. ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/4548424.stm

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