Edd China
| Edd China | |
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| Born |
Edward John China London |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation |
Television Presenter Inventor Mechanic |
| Known for |
Wheeler Dealers Top Gear Scrapheap Challenge Auto Trader |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Website | www |
Edward John "Edd" China (born 1971 in London) is an English television presenter, mechanic, motor specialist and inventor. He is best known as being presenter and mechanic on Discovery Channel's television show Wheeler Dealers, but has also appeared on Top Gear, Scrapheap Challenge and Fifth Gear.
China is managing director of two companies: Grease Junkie, (the website which sells Wheeler Dealers and Grease Junkie merchandise) and Cummfy Banana Ltd, an outlet for his automotive creations and world record attempts.
China holds the Guinness World Records for the fastest shed, toilet, bed, milk float and the largest motorised shopping trolley.
China had an interest in cars and all things mechanical from a early age. He was educated at King Edward's School, Witley, and holds a degree in engineering product design from London South Bank University. While at university, China created the Casual Lofa (driving sofa), which was his first major project of note. It was built to raise money for a Raleigh International expedition to Belize.
1994 – Following the success of his creation of the Casual Lofa, his first job in television was as a special effects technician on Father Ted.
1998 – China appeared as a guest on Top Gear Live, driving the Casual Lofa at the Silverstone 'Live Arena'. The same year, China and the Casual Lofa were also featured on Jeremy Clarkson's DVD The Most Outrageous Jeremy Clarkson Video In The World.... Ever!, where the Casual Lofa was raced at the Thruxton Circuit, in a manner similar to Wacky Races. China was also featured on Channel 4's The Big Breakfast three times over the years, driving the Casual Lofa, Bog Standard and Street Sleeper.
2000 – China was a guest on Scrapheap Challenge (known as Junkyard Wars in the United States) in an episode featuring driving beds and sofa cars. In the same year, China was featured in an episode of the television show This Is Your Life featuring Madness front man Suggs. China drove presenter Michael Aspel around old haunts, and delivered Aspel to the television studios on the Casual Lofa.
2001 – China was interviewed about all of Cummfy Banana's vehicles on ITV's Pulling Power.
2002 – China was resident designer on the BBC series Panic Mechanic, and was also a guest on Top Gear feature "Build a Bond Car On A Budget", where he showcased a Rover 800 (purchased for £200) that had been modified with budget Bond-esque gadgets, such as an ejection seat, for just £100.
2005 – China was a celebrity guest on BBC show Ready Steady Cook for a Children in Need special.
2006 – China was interviewed on ITV's This Morning about his Cummfy Banana vehicles.
2007 – Owing to his Guinness World Record attempts, China was featured in many programmes including Fifth Gear, Pulling Power and This Morning showcasing his creations.
2008/2009 – China was a guest on The Culture Show, being interviewed and driving Arthur Smith and various other performers around the Edinburgh Festival.
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