Name: Anita Rani

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Age: 37

Twitter: @itsanitarani

Famous for: Asian Network presenter to Countryfile trekker. Switching between Latin and Ballroom dancing should be a doddle.

Bio: Anita Rani is one of the most diverse broadcasters on the BBC: from presenting the Asian Network's breakfast show to covering the Royal Wedding, the Yorkshire presenter is currently making her way round the UK for BBC Countryfile.

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