He’s also a massive charity supporter. He raises money for everything from kids’ hospitals to help for Ukraine. He did a sponsored walk across the Sahara once. In a magnetic suit. Yes, you read that right—he wore a suit covered in magnets to pick up metal for charity. Absolute legend.
And if you blinked, you might have missed his acting cameo. He popped up in an episode of Midsomer Murders playing... well, basically himself. It wasn’t exactly a stretch, but he delivered his lines with that classic Tarrant smirk. He’s also done voice work for cartoons, because why not?
Chris Tarrant says Ukrainian family 'enhanced' his home life - BBC News
The Secret to His Energy
So how does a man in his late 70s keep going like a Duracell bunny? He says it’s because he’s still curious. He wants to see every weird, wonderful, and wobbly train in the world. He also admits he’s just too scared to slow down.
“Idle hands are the devil’s workshop,” he once joked. Or maybe he just loves the sound of his own voice—either way, it’s working for him. He’s got more energy than a caffeinated squirrel.
