Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles is a well-known British writer and broadcaster, recognized for his work in television and radio. Born on March 21, 1967, he gained prominence as a sports presenter for the BBC and ITV, notably for his hosting of programs like 'The One Show' and 'Match of the Day Live.' Chiles has also contributed as a columnist for various publications, including The Guardian, where he shares his personal reflections and observations on diverse topics. In a recent article, he recounted his first visit to the British Museum at nearly 58 years old, expressing his mixed feelings about the experience, particularly regarding the overwhelming number of ancient pottery artifacts.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Adrian Chiles is a Guardian columnist who expresses his thoughts on Paul Mescal and the nature of understanding art.
Everything about Paul Mescal is irresistible – with one exception | Adrian Chiles
United Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Adrian Chiles reflects on the significance of Ozzy Osbourne's voice and accent in his life.
For a Brummie like me, Ozzy Osbourne’s voice mattered | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-24
Adrian Chiles shares his experiences as a first-time attendee at the Glastonbury festival.
Adrian Chiles’s first time at Glastonbury: ‘The peace-and-love control knobs get turned up to 11’ | Glastonbury 2025United Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist.
On my motorbike, I did a road journey in England avoiding motorways – and discovered a whole new country | MindfulnessUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist.
Where have all the headphones gone on public transport? The noise is eating into my soul | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-10Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist.
Scatter cushions and bedspreads – can someone explain to me what they’re for? | InteriorsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-21Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist.
The world is getting noisier, and it’s making us ill. I’ve certainly played my part | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist.
Remote controls, tumble dryers, documentaries … do we have to make everything so complicated? | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Adrian Chiles is a writer, broadcaster and Guardian columnist.
What I have learned in my filthy, bloody, sisyphean quest to tame my garden | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-26Adrian Chiles is a writer, broadcaster and Guardian columnist with an ambition to drink a pint of stout in each of the 32 counties on the island of Ireland.
My big ambition? To have a pint in each of Ireland’s 32 counties | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-20
Adrian Chiles is a writer, broadcaster and Guardian columnist.
My dad died a year ago – and a photo of him on Google Street View brought me up short | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
Adrian Chiles is a writer, broadcaster and Guardian columnist.
At 57, I went to the British Museum for the first time – and it left me rather cold | Adrian ChilesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12