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Julian Ballantyne

One of QVC's longest-serving presenters, Julian has come a long way from his first job - selling Wagon Wheels and crisps from an orange tray at Old Trafford during Manchester United games. Salford born and bred, Julian is still a fan of the Red Devils and counts football among his many interests - you should see him in the annual match between QVC's headquarters in London and the company's Customer Operations Centre in Knowsley, Merseyside! Julian first hit our screens back in 1988 as a presenter on the ITV Saturday morning kids show Motormouth - his natural exuberance and ability to handle the pitfalls and perils of live broadcasting made him a natural for QVC.

'I believe in love at first sight - but I also believe in Santa Claus'

Favourite Colour?

Blue

Favourite Food?

Curry and my Mum's Christmas dinner.

Favourite Film?

On Golden Pond, Reservoir Dogs - and I'm a sucker for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Do you have any pets?

Sadly the fish had to go as they were a full time job on their own - now I have interactive fish on my PC instead!

What do you enjoy doing?

Reading, preferably by the pool. I also enjoy playing squash, tennis and football.

What's your idea of a perfect weekend?

Coming to the end of my favourite book, then going out to buy a CD, followed by cruising with my mates in the evening.

When are you most happy?

When Manchester United are 3-0 up against Chelsea with five minutes to go!

What can't you live without?

Kitchen roll - I get depressed when I don't have any in the house!

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Yes - but I also believe in Santa Claus!

What's been your silliest moment at QVC?

Trying to sell a sheepskin feather duster - well known for their feathers, sheep!

What 3 things would you take with you to a desert island?

See above! Also Katherine Ross in The Graduate and a solar-powered music system.

Tell us a joke

Egg and bacon are sizzling in the pan. The egg says to the bacon, 'Blimey, it's hot in here!' The bacon says, 'Heck, a talking egg!'

Quick facts

Star sign

Libra

Favourite book

Wonderland Avenue by Danny Sugarman

Favourite QVC products