Mike Brewer (television presenter)
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Mike Brewer is a British
former car trader turned presenter of motoring
television programmes. He currently presents Wheeler Dealers
on Discovery Channel with Edd China
.
These have included Driven on Channel 4
, Deals on Wheels
, Pulling Power
, Wrecks To Riches
, Auto Trader
. With the exception of Driven and Pulling Power, all these shows have subsequently aired on the Discovery Channel
.
He has appeared in a series called Revved Up in which cars are modified, and presents coverage of the British Rally Championship
on Sky Sports
. He has presented a show called Remote Madness, in which people with remote controlled mini cars and helicopters compete in a multi challenge race.
In 2010, he changed direction and fronted a new Discovery Channel series Frontline Battle Machines, where he went to Afghanistan, and accompanied front line troops, showing how they use their motorised equipment.
In 2004, he won the Royal Television Society
Midland Centre award for "Best In Vision Personality".
United Kingdom
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former car trader turned presenter of motoring
Motoring
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television programmes. He currently presents Wheeler Dealers
Wheeler Dealers
Wheeler Dealers is a British television series produced by Attaboy TV for the Discovery Channel, fronted by Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China with assistance from technical advisor Paul Brackley...
on Discovery Channel with Edd China
Edd China
Edd China is a motor specialist who has been featured in British TV shows including Wheeler Dealers and Auto Trader, both alongside television presenter Mike Brewer. China has also appeared on various radio shows. He was educated at King Edward's School, Witley, and holds a degree in Engineering...
.
These have included Driven on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
, Deals on Wheels
Deals on Wheels
Deals on Wheels was a british television series originally shown by UK TV channel Channel 4, but now shown on the Discovery Channel, fronted by Mike Brewer and Richard Sutton. The original run of the series was between 1997 and 2001....
, Pulling Power
Pulling Power
Pulling Power was a regional motoring programme shown only in the Central Television region on ITV in 1996. However, it returned in 2005 and was shown on the ITV1 on a series trial basis until 2008, and it was also as a filler programme at times. It has also been shown on ITV4. Presenters included...
, Wrecks To Riches
Wrecks To Riches
Wrecks To Riches is a television show shown on Discovery channel. The show focuses on Barry White and his staff buying old cars for little money and turning them into Super Muscle cars. There is usually a deadline of between three and four weeks to complete the cars after which they are auctioned...
, Auto Trader
Auto Trader (Television Programme)
Auto Trader was a British television series in the UK, first shown on the Discovery Channel. It was presented by Mike Brewer and Edd China, who have worked together on other TV series, including Wheeler Dealers.Each episode was 30 minutes long....
. With the exception of Driven and Pulling Power, all these shows have subsequently aired on the Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
.
He has appeared in a series called Revved Up in which cars are modified, and presents coverage of the British Rally Championship
British Rally Championship
The Dulux Trade MSA British Rally Championship is a yearly rallying series based in the United Kingdom. It comprises seven events with eight scoring opportunities throughout the British Isles. The first championship was run in 1958 and it has been licensed by the MSA Motor Sports Association since...
on Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
. He has presented a show called Remote Madness, in which people with remote controlled mini cars and helicopters compete in a multi challenge race.
In 2010, he changed direction and fronted a new Discovery Channel series Frontline Battle Machines, where he went to Afghanistan, and accompanied front line troops, showing how they use their motorised equipment.
In 2004, he won the Royal Television Society
Royal Television Society
The Royal Television Society is a British-based educational charity for the discussion, and analysis of television in all its forms, past, present and future. It is the oldest television society in the world...
Midland Centre award for "Best In Vision Personality".