Griff Rhys Jones is President of the charity Civic Voice which has the core objective of engendering civic pride by making places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive.
He is well known as a writer, actor, tv programme producer and presenter. With a broad portfolio he has a particular interest in and knowledge of building conservation, architecture, landscape and planning.
A more complete biography can be found here: http://www.griff-rhysjones.co.uk/biography.htm
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