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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| - | Initially famous for devising cheap and cheerful regional afternoon quizzes with husband Simon, Amanda is the third member of the Ross media conglomerate (alongside more famous relations [[Jonathan Ross|Jonathan]] and [[Paul Ross|Paul]]) to host a few quizzes on television. She | + | Initially famous for devising cheap and cheerful regional afternoon quizzes with husband Simon, Amanda is the third member of the Ross media conglomerate (alongside more famous relations [[Jonathan Ross|Jonathan]] and [[Paul Ross|Paul]]) to host a few quizzes on television. She went on to produce ''Richard & Judy'' which was made, like her quiz shows, by her own company [[:Category:Cactus TV Productions|Cactus TV]]. |
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| - | ''The Guardian'' named her the most influential person in British publishing because she | + | ''The Guardian'' named her the most influential person in British publishing because she chose the books to appear on R&J's ''Book Club'' feature - thus turning them into instant bestsellers. |
[[Category:People|Ross, Amanda]] | [[Category:People|Ross, Amanda]] | ||
[[Category:Devisors|Ross, Amanda]] | [[Category:Devisors|Ross, Amanda]] | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 16 August 2008
Biography
Initially famous for devising cheap and cheerful regional afternoon quizzes with husband Simon, Amanda is the third member of the Ross media conglomerate (alongside more famous relations Jonathan and Paul) to host a few quizzes on television. She went on to produce Richard & Judy which was made, like her quiz shows, by her own company Cactus TV.
Trivia
The Guardian named her the most influential person in British publishing because she chose the books to appear on R&J's Book Club feature - thus turning them into instant bestsellers.
