Terry George (entrepreneur)

Terry George (born 14 March 1965) is a British businessman known primarily for his appearances in television programmes. He was born and raised in Leeds, West Yorkshire.[1]

Terry George
Born (1965-03-14) 14 March 1965
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, nightclub owner
WebsiteOfficial website

Business

George earned his wealth running gay nightclubs and bars in Leeds.[2] He established a memorial website called gonetoosoon.org that was popular in the mid-2000s.[3]

Media

George and his husband Michael Rothwell featured in a 6-part fly-on-the-wall documentary titled Two Queens and a Castle. The program was broadcast on the Bio Channel.[4]

George has featured in three television documentaries about Michael Jackson, Secret Millionaire (Channel 4),[5] Star Traders: The Christmas Challenge (ITV1) and Louis, Martin & Michael (BBC).

In 2008 his home has featured on Channel 5's Britain's Best Home and was eventually voted the winner in a public vote.[6]

Personal life

George and his partner Michael Rothwell were amongst the first couples in Britain to enter into a civil partnership in 2005.[7]

References
  1. RENSHAW, ROSALIND. "Good times, tough times". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  2. "Terry George encourages Leeds boys to aim for university". BBC News. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  3. "Family fury at 'bad taste' memorial". The Guardian. 3 June 2007. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  4. http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/calderdale/millionaire-gay-couple-to-be-subject-of-tv-series-two-queens-and-a-castle-1-1925175
  5. BBC. "The great giveaway". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  6. "Through the keyhole of the castle voted UK's best home". The Independent. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  7. "Gay couple among first to 'wed'". 21 December 2005. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
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