Kristian Digby born 24 June 1977 (d. 2010)Kristian Digby was an English television presenter and director who was best known for presenting To Buy or Not to Buy on BBC One.
Kristian Digby was born in Torquay, Devon to a family of property developers. In 1997, Digby's film Words of Deception won him a Junior BAFTA. The following year, his film Last Train to Demise which featured actress and model Lucy Perkins, won the Melbourne Film Festival Award for Best Student Film.
Kristian Digby started his television presenting career for ITV presenting Nightlife. At around the same time, he directed television programmes Homefront, Fantasy Rooms, She’s Gotta Have It which also featured actress and model Lucy Perkins, Girls On Top and The O-Zone. In 2001, Digby presented That Gay Show on BBC Choice (now BBC Three).
Since 2003, Digby presented for the BBC, most notably To Buy or Not to Buy. In addition, he presented Uncharted Territory, Holiday, Trading Up, Living in the Sun and Open House. He also occasionally appeared on the BBC News Channel as a 'property expert'.In 2006 he appeared in Simon Fanshawe's The Trouble with Gay Men and bemoaned the lack of gay role models and how he refused to camp it up on TV - although his presenting was often characterised by a playful campiness. In the September 2006 edition of AXM he appeared nude for charity.
In 2008 Digby decided to build his own house, designed by Neu Architects. The BBC decided to follow this and also draw in other people who have done something similar with Digby interviewing them. The premise was similar to Channel 4's Grand Designs, but on a smaller scale.
Kristian Digby was patron of gay youth homeless charity the Albert Kennedy Trust. He was also open about his struggles with dyslexia, which created problems for him at school and in the early days of his television career, so severe were his difficulties with reading and writing.
Kristian Digby was discovered dead in his London flat early on 1 March 2010. Police have initially described the circumstances surrounding his death as 'unexplained'. He was just 32.
His body was found by a neighbour when a friend became concerned that he could not contact him. Police sources said that they believe he died in a solo sex game which went tragically wrong. A belt and a bag were taken away for examination by officers, they told the Daily Mail. There are no suggestions his death was suicide. A first post-mortem on his body was 'inconclusive' according to a Metropolitan Police spokesman, and further tests were awaited. His inquest opened on 4 March 2010 at Walthamstow Coroner's Court; both his parents attended. The inquest was adjourned later the same day.
6 comments:
Kristian's one cool cat. You forget to mention that his programs are the best hangover cure! I wrote an article called Fever Pitch about him on my blog.. check it out. www.jackcullen.blogspot.com
Sorry and so sad to hear the news, God Bless Kristian also the family. You will be missed on my tv screen.
so sorry to hear about this news daytime tv will mever be the same god rest your soul my deepest condolences to family and friends xxxxx
So very very sadened by this happy chappies death, he brightened my day, make em laugh up there Kristian x
I am so saddened to learn of Kristian's death. He was such a bright and enthusiastic presenter and no doubt his personality shone just as bright in his private life. I enjoyed watching him presenting 'To buy or not to buy' and especially liked his funny interaction with fellow presenter Ed Balls, gave me laugh out loud moments. You will leave a huge gap in the lives of colleagues, friends and family....not to mention just us viewers. God Bless you Kristian and thank you.
Such sad news, my thoughts are with family and friends of Kristian. Rest in Peace xxxxx
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