Richard Bacon was once a constant face on British screens. You probably remember him from “Blue Peter” or “Top of the Pops”. Lately, he has been behind the scenes in television, stepping into production. But on Thursday night, he is stepping back in front of the camera for his third go on “Question Time.”
While he tackles politics and hot topics live on air, his solid crew cheers him on at home: his wife Rebecca and their two kids, Arthur and Ivy.
The Woman Behind Richard Bacon
In 2008, Richard Bacon married Rebecca McFarlane, a woman who prefers staying out of the spotlight. Their story started at Capital Radio, where Richard hosted shows and Rebecca ran marketing. It was less of a whirlwind romance and more of a connection that stuck. They clicked and kept clicking.
Richard / IG / The charismatic English presenter tied the knot with Rebecca McFarlane in 2008.
The wedding was held in Somerset, at St Andrew’s Church in Mells, then hosted a stylish reception at Babington House. The guest list? A who’s-who of radio stars, with Chris Evans and Kirsty Young showing up. However, despite her links to showbiz through Richard, Rebecca’s profile remains low.
Her background, though, speaks volumes: Her father chaired Barclays Bank from 2015 to 2019. She is calm, capable, and clearly smart. Exactly the kind of person you’d want in your corner when life gets rough.
A Scary Time That Brought Them Closer
Back in 2018, Richard Bacon’s life took a turn. He caught pneumonia during a flight and ended up in a medically induced coma. It was touch-and-go. When he came around, he opened up about how it felt to almost lose everything. The first thing he thought about? His family.
He said the hardest part was imagining how his kids would handle it if he did not wake up. He wondered who would explain it to his dad. But through it all, he kept praising Rebecca. She didn’t just hold it together. She held him together.
That kind of moment either breaks people or bonds them tighter. For Richard Bacon, it did the latter.
Richard / IG / Richard and Rebecca have two kids: Arthur, 14, and Ivy, 11.
Meet Arthur and Ivy
Richard Bacon and Rebecca have two kids: Arthur, born on Halloween in 2011, and Ivy, born in 2014. They are not public figures, and that is clearly intentional. Richard shares the occasional moment on social media, but it is all light, fun, and respectful of their privacy.
Arthur has the same curious stare as his dad. Ivy? She has got his smile. They don’t just look like Richard Bacon. They have got that same spark. You can tell he is proud. But what stands out is how he talks about being a dad. He doesn’t sugarcoat it or throw out parenting clichés.
Life Away From the Spotlight
Even though Richard Bacon’s TV days are not fully behind him, his main gig now is producing shows. He helped create formats like “The Hustler” and has pitched ideas across the U.S. and UK. But when he is not working, it is clear that his time goes to his family.
He splits his time between London and Los Angeles, depending on what project he is working on.