Ant Anstead
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Anthony Richard Anstead (born 28 March 1979) is an English television presenter, motor specialist, car builder, designer, and artist, best known for co-presenting the Channel 4 automotive show For the Love of Cars with Philip Glenister. From 2017-2021, Anstead replaced Edd China as co-host of the show Wheeler Dealers, (S.14 -16) alongside Mike Brewer, during the filming and production at their US base.
Infobox
Born
Anthony Richard Anstead (1979-03-28) 28 March 1979 (age 46)Plymouth, Devon, England
Occupation(s)
Television presenter, motor specialist, car builder, designer, artist
Known for
For the Love of CarsWheeler Dealers
Spouse
mw- Louise Herbert (m. 2005; div. 2017) Christina Haack (m. 2018; div. 2021)
Partner(s)
Renée Zellweger (2021-present; engaged)
Children
3
Website
ant-anstead.co.uk
Occupations
Television presenter, motor specialist, car builder, designer, artist
Tables
· Filmography › Television
2015
Building Cars Live
Role(s)
BBC Two
2016
World's Most Expensive Cars
Role(s)
Channel 4
BBC Worldwide
Role(s)
BBC One
Chinese New Year: The Biggest Celebration on Earth
Role(s)
BBC Two
New York: America's Busiest City
Role(s)
BBC Two
Craft: I Made This
Role(s)
Channel 4
The Lost Lotus: Restoring a Race Car
Role(s)
Channel 4
2017–2020
Role(s)
Wheeler Dealers
Notes
Motor Trend
2017
Britain's Greatest Invention
Role(s)
BBC Two
Craft It Yourself
Role(s)
Channel 4
Sunday Brunch – Live
Role(s)
Channel 4
2018
Barrett-Jackson Live Auto Auction
Role(s)
Discovery Channel
2020
World's Greatest Cars
Role(s)
Sky
2021–present
Role(s)
Celebrity IOU: Joyride
Notes
Discovery+
2024
Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic
Role(s)
Quest
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2014 | For the Love of Cars | Presenter | Channel 4 |
| 2015 | Building Cars Live | BBC Two | |
| 2016 | World's Most Expensive Cars | Channel 4 BBC Worldwide | |
| 2016 | The One Show | BBC One | |
| 2016 | Chinese New Year: The Biggest Celebration on Earth | BBC Two | |
| 2016 | New York: America's Busiest City | BBC Two | |
| 2016 | Craft: I Made This | Channel 4 | |
| 2016 | The Lost Lotus: Restoring a Race Car | Channel 4 | |
| 2017–2020 | Wheeler Dealers | Motor Trend | |
| 2017 | Britain's Greatest Invention | BBC Two | |
| 2017 | Craft It Yourself | Channel 4 | |
| 2017 | Sunday Brunch – Live | Channel 4 | |
| 2018 | Barrett-Jackson Live Auto Auction | Discovery Channel | |
| 2019 | Ant Anstead Master Mechanic | Motor Trend | |
| 2019 | Christina on the Coast | HGTV | |
| 2020 | World's Greatest Cars | Sky | |
| 2021–present | Celebrity IOU: Joyride | Discovery+ | |
| 2024 | Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic | Quest |
References
- "Anthony Richard ANSTEAD"https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/Zp5MA1ryIgYZu2M3okTLidRAZp8/appointments
- FreeBMDhttp://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=GLBqbbsr7kGzi4vj06cx8w&scan=1
- "Press Release"http://www.discoveryuk.com/press-release-210317/
- "Wheelers Dealer"https://web.archive.org/web/20170326230758/http://wheelerdealers.discoveryuk.com/
- Peoplehttps://people.com/home/who-is-ant-anstead-five-things-to-know-about-christina-el-moussas-new-british-boyfriend/
- The Ant Anstead interview PART 2 - crashing on Top Gear, dating Renee Zellweger & cop carshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAJaiYKbjG4
- ant-anstead.co.ukhttp://www.ant-anstead.co.uk/
- Influxhttps://www.influx.co.uk/people/ant-anstead/
- "Ant Anstead Profile | Aylesbury United FC"http://www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/players/ant-anstead
- "The Non-League Football Paper"https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/8174/goal-keeper-turned-poacher
- "Ant Anstead Limited"https://web.archive.org/web/20190816231559/https://checkltd.co.uk/company/09108550/ant-anstead-limited
- "MotorTrend Announces the All-New Series Ant Anstead Master Mechanic"https://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-newsroom/motortrend-announces-the-all-new-series-ant-anstead-master-mechanic/
- Peoplemaghttps://people.com/parents/ant-anstead-christina-anstead-son-hudson-first-birthday/
- The Ant Anstead interview PART 1 - the private life and project cars of a Wheeler Dealerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9BrgNvDVXk
- Peoplehttps://people.com/tv/christina-el-moussa-marries-ant-anstead/
- "Judge Denies Ant Anstead's Emergency Order for Full Custody of Son Hudson with Ex Christina Hall"https://people.com/parents/ant-anstead-emergency-order-for-full-custody-of-son-hudson-with-ex-christina-hall-denied/
- PEOPLE.comhttps://people.com/home/christina-anstead-and-ant-anstead-split/
- "Ant Anstead and Renee Zellweger Attend 1st Public Event Together — and Tarek El Moussa Was There"https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ant-anstead-renee-zellweger-attend-1st-public-event-together/
- "About Harrisons Fund – Our Patron"https://harrisonsfund.com/patrons.php/
- "Cops and Robbers by Ant Anstead – Hardcover"https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/9780008244514/cops-and-robbers/
- "Petrol Head Parenting by Ant Anstead & Noah Elias– Hardcover"https://noahfineart.com/collections/petrol-head/products/petrol-head-parenting-by-ant-anstead-amp-noah-elias-us-only