David Dickinson and Lorne Lesley have been happily married for years (Image: (Image: GETTY))
David Dickinson, the beloved former host of , is a familiar face on British TV. His extensive career has seen him present ‘s Dickinson’s Real Deal, The David Dickinson Show, and David Dickinson’s Name Your Price.
Dickinson is blissfully married to the international cabaret star Lorne Lesley. The couple’s romance began in a nightclub in the swinging sixties and they tied the knot in 1968.
On his website, the esteemed antiques expert writes: “Lorne is half African and half Welsh and hails from Tiger Bay, just like Shirley Bassey. Lorne is very glamorous, a lovely striking lady, and she has more talent in her little finger than I have in my whole body!”
Dickinson and his wife Lesley have two children, Robert and Katrina, both adopted by Dickinson from Lesley’s former marriage.
Now in their fifties, Robert and Katrina have made Dickinson and Lesley proud grandparents to four grandchildren, Aim’ee and Lauren and Myles and Finley. The two boys took a turn in the TV spotlight on ITV’s show Big Star’s Little Star.
David Dickinson has four grandchildren with his wife Lorne Lesley (Image: (Image: GETTY))
Myles also went on to appear on an episode of Dragons’ Den, sparking two of the Dragons to fight over his business pitch.Sara Davies appeared to notice a family connection as she asked of his business mind: “Is that upbringing, is that genetic? ” to which Myles responded that his dad “runs a business” and his grandad is “on TV”, reports the Express.
This revelation piqued the dragons’ curiosity, leading them to discover his connection to David Dickinson. Myles unveiled his plan to launch bespoke credit cards.
Steven confessed: “I’m a sucker for this stuff. I am the target customer for this kind of product because whenever Revolut pop up with any kind of personalised card, I’ve bought all of them.”
Myles Dickinson caused the Dragons to fight over his business pitch (Image: BBC)
Peter expressed his confidence in elevating Myles’ venture “to a huge level” and matched the ask with an offer for 35 percent equity.
Touker chimed in, assuring Myles: “Time is what you’re going to get for me.”
Peter contended: “Nobody has mentored, helped and assisted more young people in Britain than me.”
However, it was Steven who sealed the deal by promising: “I’m going to go one step further, you can come and work in my office with me and my team. I am the guy for this business.”
Steven proposed £35,000 for a 35 percent stake as well, which Myles accepted eagerly, ready to embark on the new partnership.