Brian Protheroe

Brian Protheroe (born June 16, 1944) is an English musician, actor, and narrator. He gained recognition with his debut single 'Pinball' in 1974, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. Protheroe has been the narrator for the Channel 4 dating show 'First Dates' since 2015. Born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, Protheroe began his musical journey by joining a local church choir and learning piano and guitar. He was the lead singer for rock band the Coasters and also participated in amateur theatre. Prior to his music career, Protheroe worked as a library assistant and a student technician in a hospital pathology laboratory. His musical influences include Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard.