Before presenting popular TV shows, Alistair Appleton worked as a journalist for an international news network based in Berlin. Since moving back to the UK in 1999, he's presented a number of lifestyle shows including Escape To The Country, Fantasy Homes By The Sea, House Doctor and Cash In The Attic.

However Alistair hasn't left his writing behind. He updates a popular blog on his website, alistairappleton.com and writes a number of articles for magazines including What House? and Psychologies.