
Mary Portas
Acting
Biography
Mary Portas is one of the UK's most high-profile and innovative businesswomen. After making her name transforming Harvey Nichols into a global fashion destination, Mary launched Portas, her own creative company. She has been a regular on our TV screens, advised the government on the future of high streets and developed a fashion label.
Known For

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
The Graham Norton Show

A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
Would I Lie to You?

Aspiring interior designers transform a variety of spaces from dowdy to delightful as they vie for a life-changing contract with a top London hotel.
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr

Britain's most popular financial and business programme.
The Money Programme

Documentary following the metamorphosis of Lily Allen from pop star to fashion retailer as she and her sister Sarah launch their own fashion store in London.
Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags

Mary Portas attempts to transform the humble charity shop from the poor relation on the high street into a real contender.
Mary Queen of Charity Shops

Mary Queen of the High Street follows Mary Portas as she fights for the country's failing high streets. With around 100 shops closing a week, she takes on the challenge of coming up with a 28-point plan, the Portas Review, to help breathe new life back into the high street.
Mary Queen of the High Street

Mary Portas works with well-known brands and high-street chains to give shoppers the service they deserve. Mary convinces major brands to bare all and hand over the reins - but will they take on her advice?
Mary Portas: Secret Shopper

Mary Portas wants to boost the UK clothing industry by starting her own production line to manufacture a key staple in any woman's wardrobe - knickers.
Mary's Bottom Line

Mary, Queen Of Shops is hosted by Mary Portas. Mary attempts to help smaller fashion retail outlets survive in a tough market against the bigger retail stores.
Mary Queen of Shops

Climate change can be stopped and the solutions could benefit us all. Kevin McCloud, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Mary Portas urge government to act, and save us money at the same time.
The Great Climate Fight

An in-depth look into the icon that is Mattel's most famous product, Barbie. Mary Portas explores the production of the doll from manufacture to sale, and also meets some of its biggest fans.