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George Clarke's Old House, New Home: who is the presenter married to?

The architect fronts the Channel 4 home show

Senior Features Writer
November 10, 2021

If you're a fan of George Clarke then you're in luck! The seventh series of the presenter and architect's show, George Clarke's Old House, New Home, begins on Wednesday night and will see him check out some of Britain's most incredible historic homes. 

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Although he's a regular face on TV, George prefers to keep out of the spotlight when it comes to his personal life. The TV presenter has three children and has been married twice – here's all you need to know about his family…

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George Clarke's first wife and children

George, 46, was married to his ex-wife Catriona for a number of years before they called it quits in 2013. The marriage was reported to have broken down after their busy work schedules.

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The presenter has three children

In a statement released at the time, George explained: "We have been married quite a long time and decided to part. We have separate custody of the kids and are going through an amicable separation and divorce." While the couple were married, they welcomed three children together: Georgie, Emilio and Iona. Occasionally, George shares pictures of his children on Instagram.

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The presenter shares Georgie, Emilio and Iona with his ex-wife

George Clarke's second wife

George married his next wife, Katie, in September 2018 in a romantic ceremony in Ibiza. Katie works as a marketing and communications consultant in the luxury fashion industry. The happy couple live with George's children in their West London home.

George often posts pictures of his children on social media 

George Clarke's career

After leaving school at 16, George began working for architects which sparked his interest in working in the field. He then went onto study further and gain qualifications in building and construction and eventually a degree in architecture.

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George went on to launch his own company before he landed TV work on Channel 5's Build A New Life in the Country. He then went on to front a number of other shows including The Restoration Man, George Clarke's Amazing Spaces and more, before starting George Clarke's Old House, New Home in 2016. 

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