Derek Marks
television
2014 - CURRENT
DREAMLINES - 'Cruise 1st TV' & 'CruiseAway' Australia Producer & Presenter
Presenting worldwide cruise and stay holidays packages to the UK via sky, Freeview, ITV and online. Featuring studio and location-based shows, sharing cruise brand knowledge and worldwide cruise port information. Derek also hosted a 'Cruise with Derek' in 2022 with around 150 passengers on board MSC Meraviglia in the Med, and a second hosting 450 passengers in late 2024 in Orland and a Caribbean cruise aboard MSC SeaScape. There are more of these cruises planned for 2025 and 2026 in the Caribbean and Alaska.
Cruise Away in Australia also have their own TV shows daily on the Gecko network, fronted by Derek. WATCH A SHOW
2014 - CURRENT
PAVERS SHOES - Presenter
Main Presenter for Pavers Shoes, appearing for their former TV channel and current online channels. Showcasing many different themed footwear and accessory collections, dreaming up show ideas as well as fashion clothing ranges such as Klaas and Autonomy. Derek also hosts Facebook Live events, and films on location internationally. WATCH A SHOW
2014 - CURRENT
ON AIR MEDIA - Presenter & Producer
Derek has worked with independent studio On Air Media for a number of years, producing and presenting a number of other client shows. (click on titles to see the show) PRICE CRASH TV l CARE AND COMFORT l SLEEPY HEAD PET BEDS l RETRO SWEET CLUB l ALL STAR DISCS l JOOLZEES PUPPET THEATRE l CRUISEAWAY AUSTRALIA I DSTV
2019-2023
GEMPORIA - 'Gems TV' - Presenter
Derek returned to Jewellery auction channel Gems TV after a decade to present fast-paced reverse auctions of genuine gemstone Jewellery and homewares. Presenting the overnight shows on Gems, as well as sister channels LifeStyle, HobbyMaker and JewelleryMaker
2019 - 2022
HOCHANDA GLOBAL - 'The Craft Store' (formerly also 'Create and Craft') - Presenter
Derek joined the team at this former Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Channel. Presenting a wide range of crafting products, working with guest presenters who inspire with a variety of imaginative projects across many mediums WATCH A SHOW
2017 - 2019
IMMEDIATE MEDIA - 'JewelleryMaker' - Presenter
TV Presenter, appearing with guest designers - presenting and demonstrating Jewellery making supplies and techniques. WATCH A SHOW
2016 - 2019
IMMEDIATE MEDIA - 'Sewing Quarter' - Launch Consultant and Presenter
Part of the launch project team for The 'Sewing Quarter' TV channel - working on translation of popular craft magazine titles to TV home shopping, maintaining Immediate Media's brand look and feel. Advising on presentation, strategy, training, studio and product selection - as well as match-making talent for the channel, bringing popular fashion and costume guru John Scott together with the channel. Also appeared on screen with test show formats and continued presenting for the channel. WATCH A SHOW
2017 - 2019
PRICE CRASH TV - Presenter & Producer
Reviving the format of Price Crash TV over a decade after it first appeared on UK TV screens. Presenting, producing and demonstrating household and gift items. WATCH A SHOW
2009 - 2016
'TJC' / 'THE JEWELLERY CHANNEL' - Presenter
Host for LIVE auction TV Channel featuring Jewellery, Gifts and accessories in a fast-paced format. Also collaborated in merchandising, product design and worldwide location reporting for the channel. WATCH A SHOW
2010 - 2014
VISION CRUISE / HOLIDAY AND CRUISE CHANNEL - Presenter & Producer
Instrumental in bringing this cruise agency to TV within a few weeks in 2010. Devised and collaborated on show formats and style. Main presenter for cruise holiday sales presentation shows, both in studio and on location on cruise ships. WATCH A SHOW
2012
'ACE TV' - Presenter
Presenter for show of collectables with expert Gary Ashburn, as well as demonstrating various novelty products.
2008 - 2010
'DM TV' - Current Affairs Programming and News Presenter
Presenter for 'Shine!' lifestyle magazine show. Also hosted topical panel format 'Spotlight'. Bulletin Newsreader. WATCH A SHOW
2010
'IDEAL WORLD' - TV Guest Presenter
Demonstrator for a new range of household products for this Home Shopping Channel.
2007 - 2009
'GEMS TV' - Presenter
Presenter for this Jewellery auction shopping channel. One of the first regular faces to appear when the channel secured some of the earliest Freeview teleshopping slots. WATCH A SHOW
2007
'JML DIRECT' - Guest Presenter
Demonstrator for new cleaning product 'Doktor Power' for TV commercial and store POS video. WATCH IT HERE
2004 - 2007
'YES - Your Easy Shop' / 'PRICE CRASH TV' - Presenter
Launch and Anchor Presenter for Yes TV/Price Crash TV and Gemtique brands. After recording of a single infomercial for a halogen heater on a trip to the studios, Derek became one of the launch team for this discounting 'price dropping' style channel. Producing live, unscripted sales presentations and high-repeat demonstration of household and lifestyle products. WATCH A SHOW
online tv and promotions
2020 l CRAFTER'S COMPANION - 'Crafters TV' - Presenter and Producer
Host for the Crafter's Companion digital TV channel, Crafter's TV. Presenting crafting products, with in-depth demonstrations from the team of guests. WATCH A SHOW
2012- 2018 | COMPLETE MEDIA SERVICES - Presenter
Lead presenter promoting the video and media services company. Available for corporate messages, webinars and advertising features SEE A VIDEO
2012 - 2018 | CANDU MEDIA - Presenter and Voice Artist
Voice over artist for various infomercial product videos for a range of international brands such as Robert Dyas, Giles and Posner and Salter. Also voiced UK TV commercial for YouFrame.
2007 - 2015 | VIDEOTILE - Web Video Presenter
Hired for various corporate clients as a web video presenter, to bring promotions and key messages to life. He has appeared for many campaigns including Vodafone, AstraZenica. Also web host for a variety of e-learning courses.
2011 - 2013 AO.COM - Presentation Consultant and Presenter
Derek worked with ao.com on their 'Appliances Online' review formatting. Collaborated with the AV team on approach overhaul, changing methods and style of the customer review offering to increase engagement and uplift. Also engaged to refresh demographic templates and working with the team of review presenters to improve techniques.
2007 - 2009 | STUDIO GIFTS - Consultant Producer and Presenter
Assisting a new AV team on a web sales format for the Express Gifts, Studio and Kleeneze brands in video content. Also placed and mentored presenters, delivering significant sales uplift in various categories.
radio
2018 - 2020 'ROCK RADIO' (Gibraltar) - Programming and Management Consultant & Presenter
2010 - 2014 'THE BAY' (now Heart Lancashire and Cumbria) - Presenter
Presenter for Saturday lunchtime show, trebling existing audience (source: rajar) and awarded 'ON AIR CONTRIBUTION AWARD' from the station in recognition of client sponsored shows from around the region.
2007 - 2012 INRIX TRAFFICLINK - Travel Broadcaster and Information Editor
Broadcasting traffic and travel news to BBC and Commercial Radio Stations. Appearing on BBC local radio stations, as well as national such as Jazz FM, TalkSport, LBC and the former Highways Agency/Traffic Radio.
2004 'RED ROSE MAGIC 999' (Lancashire) - Presenter
Swing Presenter for this commercial radio station for Lancashire
2000 - 2004 'DUNE FM '(Lancashire & Merseyside) - Presenter
Weekend breakfast show presenter, progressing to the stations' weekday breakfast show
2002 - 2004 'LIVER FM '(Liverpool) / 'CHORLEY LOCAL RADIO' / 'BARROW LOCAL RADIO' / 'HITS FM' Knutsford Presenter
Presenter for a number of 28-day trial radio stations, for organisations seeking a permanent radio station licence. Competing groups set up these trial licences to garner support and advertisers to support their Ofcom radio licence applications.
2002 - 2005 'KIT KAT RADIO' / 'HOLIDAY ROCK FM' Presenter
Presenter for the in-house radio station for Blackpool Pleasure Beach
2002 'AA VODAFONE ROADWATCH' Traffic and Travel Broadcaster
1997 - 2000 'WISH FM' (now Greatest Hits Radio) - Webmaster
Created launch website for new local radio station for Wigan and St Helens. Basically, I was working for BT at this time - and the internet had just been born. I learned how to make a website, bought the domain - sent a fun camera to the Programme Controller at Wish FM and to be the webmaster to get a foot in the door. The sheer cheek of it worked, and it was only 15 minutes walk from where I lived!! Happy Days :)
live event hosting
Cruise with Derek 2 - The Caribbean - Cruise 1st TV 11 night 'Cruise with Derek 2' (2024) hosting 450 passengers on a cruise and stay holiday to Orlando and a Caribbean Cruise aboard MSC SeaScape
Cruise with Derek I - The Med Adventure - Cruise 1st TV 7 day 'Cruise with Derek 1' (2022) hosting 150 passengers on a week's cruise aboard MSC Meraviglia
'Sewing Quarter' TV Press Launch - Immediate Media - Compere/Interviewer (2017)
'The Jewellery Channel' Customer Appreciation Events - Central London - Compere (2009-2016)
Line Dance for Macmillan - Charity Compere (2003-2012)
The Lune Valley Country Fair - Lancashire - Compere (2011)
The DIY and Gardening Show - Earls Court. London - Compere (2007)
Marks and Spencer - Store Events Live Compere (2006-2008)
The Southport Travel and Leisure Show - Live Host (2004)
GolfWorld in the Park - Southport - Live Host (2004)
The 2004 Southport Flower Show - Gardener's Question Time Presenter (2004)
Thwaites Brewery Trade Fair - Live Compere, Blackpool (2003)
2014 - CURRENT
DREAMLINES - 'Cruise 1st TV' & 'CruiseAway' Australia Producer & Presenter
Presenting worldwide cruise and stay holidays packages to the UK via sky, Freeview, ITV and online. Featuring studio and location-based shows, sharing cruise brand knowledge and worldwide cruise port information. Derek also hosted a 'Cruise with Derek' in 2022 with around 150 passengers on board MSC Meraviglia in the Med, and a second hosting 450 passengers in late 2024 in Orland and a Caribbean cruise aboard MSC SeaScape. There are more of these cruises planned for 2025 and 2026 in the Caribbean and Alaska.
Cruise Away in Australia also have their own TV shows daily on the Gecko network, fronted by Derek. WATCH A SHOW
2014 - CURRENT
PAVERS SHOES - Presenter
Main Presenter for Pavers Shoes, appearing for their former TV channel and current online channels. Showcasing many different themed footwear and accessory collections, dreaming up show ideas as well as fashion clothing ranges such as Klaas and Autonomy. Derek also hosts Facebook Live events, and films on location internationally. WATCH A SHOW
2014 - CURRENT
ON AIR MEDIA - Presenter & Producer
Derek has worked with independent studio On Air Media for a number of years, producing and presenting a number of other client shows. (click on titles to see the show) PRICE CRASH TV l CARE AND COMFORT l SLEEPY HEAD PET BEDS l RETRO SWEET CLUB l ALL STAR DISCS l JOOLZEES PUPPET THEATRE l CRUISEAWAY AUSTRALIA I DSTV
2019-2023
GEMPORIA - 'Gems TV' - Presenter
Derek returned to Jewellery auction channel Gems TV after a decade to present fast-paced reverse auctions of genuine gemstone Jewellery and homewares. Presenting the overnight shows on Gems, as well as sister channels LifeStyle, HobbyMaker and JewelleryMaker
2019 - 2022
HOCHANDA GLOBAL - 'The Craft Store' (formerly also 'Create and Craft') - Presenter
Derek joined the team at this former Hobbies, Arts and Crafts Channel. Presenting a wide range of crafting products, working with guest presenters who inspire with a variety of imaginative projects across many mediums WATCH A SHOW
2017 - 2019
IMMEDIATE MEDIA - 'JewelleryMaker' - Presenter
TV Presenter, appearing with guest designers - presenting and demonstrating Jewellery making supplies and techniques. WATCH A SHOW
2016 - 2019
IMMEDIATE MEDIA - 'Sewing Quarter' - Launch Consultant and Presenter
Part of the launch project team for The 'Sewing Quarter' TV channel - working on translation of popular craft magazine titles to TV home shopping, maintaining Immediate Media's brand look and feel. Advising on presentation, strategy, training, studio and product selection - as well as match-making talent for the channel, bringing popular fashion and costume guru John Scott together with the channel. Also appeared on screen with test show formats and continued presenting for the channel. WATCH A SHOW
2017 - 2019
PRICE CRASH TV - Presenter & Producer
Reviving the format of Price Crash TV over a decade after it first appeared on UK TV screens. Presenting, producing and demonstrating household and gift items. WATCH A SHOW
2009 - 2016
'TJC' / 'THE JEWELLERY CHANNEL' - Presenter
Host for LIVE auction TV Channel featuring Jewellery, Gifts and accessories in a fast-paced format. Also collaborated in merchandising, product design and worldwide location reporting for the channel. WATCH A SHOW
2010 - 2014
VISION CRUISE / HOLIDAY AND CRUISE CHANNEL - Presenter & Producer
Instrumental in bringing this cruise agency to TV within a few weeks in 2010. Devised and collaborated on show formats and style. Main presenter for cruise holiday sales presentation shows, both in studio and on location on cruise ships. WATCH A SHOW
2012
'ACE TV' - Presenter
Presenter for show of collectables with expert Gary Ashburn, as well as demonstrating various novelty products.
2008 - 2010
'DM TV' - Current Affairs Programming and News Presenter
Presenter for 'Shine!' lifestyle magazine show. Also hosted topical panel format 'Spotlight'. Bulletin Newsreader. WATCH A SHOW
2010
'IDEAL WORLD' - TV Guest Presenter
Demonstrator for a new range of household products for this Home Shopping Channel.
2007 - 2009
'GEMS TV' - Presenter
Presenter for this Jewellery auction shopping channel. One of the first regular faces to appear when the channel secured some of the earliest Freeview teleshopping slots. WATCH A SHOW
2007
'JML DIRECT' - Guest Presenter
Demonstrator for new cleaning product 'Doktor Power' for TV commercial and store POS video. WATCH IT HERE
2004 - 2007
'YES - Your Easy Shop' / 'PRICE CRASH TV' - Presenter
Launch and Anchor Presenter for Yes TV/Price Crash TV and Gemtique brands. After recording of a single infomercial for a halogen heater on a trip to the studios, Derek became one of the launch team for this discounting 'price dropping' style channel. Producing live, unscripted sales presentations and high-repeat demonstration of household and lifestyle products. WATCH A SHOW
online tv and promotions
2020 l CRAFTER'S COMPANION - 'Crafters TV' - Presenter and Producer
Host for the Crafter's Companion digital TV channel, Crafter's TV. Presenting crafting products, with in-depth demonstrations from the team of guests. WATCH A SHOW
2012- 2018 | COMPLETE MEDIA SERVICES - Presenter
Lead presenter promoting the video and media services company. Available for corporate messages, webinars and advertising features SEE A VIDEO
2012 - 2018 | CANDU MEDIA - Presenter and Voice Artist
Voice over artist for various infomercial product videos for a range of international brands such as Robert Dyas, Giles and Posner and Salter. Also voiced UK TV commercial for YouFrame.
2007 - 2015 | VIDEOTILE - Web Video Presenter
Hired for various corporate clients as a web video presenter, to bring promotions and key messages to life. He has appeared for many campaigns including Vodafone, AstraZenica. Also web host for a variety of e-learning courses.
2011 - 2013 AO.COM - Presentation Consultant and Presenter
Derek worked with ao.com on their 'Appliances Online' review formatting. Collaborated with the AV team on approach overhaul, changing methods and style of the customer review offering to increase engagement and uplift. Also engaged to refresh demographic templates and working with the team of review presenters to improve techniques.
2007 - 2009 | STUDIO GIFTS - Consultant Producer and Presenter
Assisting a new AV team on a web sales format for the Express Gifts, Studio and Kleeneze brands in video content. Also placed and mentored presenters, delivering significant sales uplift in various categories.
radio
2018 - 2020 'ROCK RADIO' (Gibraltar) - Programming and Management Consultant & Presenter
2010 - 2014 'THE BAY' (now Heart Lancashire and Cumbria) - Presenter
Presenter for Saturday lunchtime show, trebling existing audience (source: rajar) and awarded 'ON AIR CONTRIBUTION AWARD' from the station in recognition of client sponsored shows from around the region.
2007 - 2012 INRIX TRAFFICLINK - Travel Broadcaster and Information Editor
Broadcasting traffic and travel news to BBC and Commercial Radio Stations. Appearing on BBC local radio stations, as well as national such as Jazz FM, TalkSport, LBC and the former Highways Agency/Traffic Radio.
2004 'RED ROSE MAGIC 999' (Lancashire) - Presenter
Swing Presenter for this commercial radio station for Lancashire
2000 - 2004 'DUNE FM '(Lancashire & Merseyside) - Presenter
Weekend breakfast show presenter, progressing to the stations' weekday breakfast show
2002 - 2004 'LIVER FM '(Liverpool) / 'CHORLEY LOCAL RADIO' / 'BARROW LOCAL RADIO' / 'HITS FM' Knutsford Presenter
Presenter for a number of 28-day trial radio stations, for organisations seeking a permanent radio station licence. Competing groups set up these trial licences to garner support and advertisers to support their Ofcom radio licence applications.
2002 - 2005 'KIT KAT RADIO' / 'HOLIDAY ROCK FM' Presenter
Presenter for the in-house radio station for Blackpool Pleasure Beach
2002 'AA VODAFONE ROADWATCH' Traffic and Travel Broadcaster
1997 - 2000 'WISH FM' (now Greatest Hits Radio) - Webmaster
Created launch website for new local radio station for Wigan and St Helens. Basically, I was working for BT at this time - and the internet had just been born. I learned how to make a website, bought the domain - sent a fun camera to the Programme Controller at Wish FM and to be the webmaster to get a foot in the door. The sheer cheek of it worked, and it was only 15 minutes walk from where I lived!! Happy Days :)
live event hosting
Cruise with Derek 2 - The Caribbean - Cruise 1st TV 11 night 'Cruise with Derek 2' (2024) hosting 450 passengers on a cruise and stay holiday to Orlando and a Caribbean Cruise aboard MSC SeaScape
Cruise with Derek I - The Med Adventure - Cruise 1st TV 7 day 'Cruise with Derek 1' (2022) hosting 150 passengers on a week's cruise aboard MSC Meraviglia
'Sewing Quarter' TV Press Launch - Immediate Media - Compere/Interviewer (2017)
'The Jewellery Channel' Customer Appreciation Events - Central London - Compere (2009-2016)
Line Dance for Macmillan - Charity Compere (2003-2012)
The Lune Valley Country Fair - Lancashire - Compere (2011)
The DIY and Gardening Show - Earls Court. London - Compere (2007)
Marks and Spencer - Store Events Live Compere (2006-2008)
The Southport Travel and Leisure Show - Live Host (2004)
GolfWorld in the Park - Southport - Live Host (2004)
The 2004 Southport Flower Show - Gardener's Question Time Presenter (2004)
Thwaites Brewery Trade Fair - Live Compere, Blackpool (2003)
