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
OccupationEntrepreneur, 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 2021-03-29.
  2. "Terry George encourages Leeds boys to aim for university". BBC News. 2011-09-15. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  3. "Family fury at 'bad taste' memorial". The Guardian. 2007-06-03. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  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 2021-03-29.
  6. "Through the keyhole of the castle voted UK's best home". The Independent. 2011-10-23. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  7. "Gay couple among first to 'wed'". 2005-12-21. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
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