Martin Leyland Roberts (born 20 July 1963) is an English television presenter, property expert, investor, entrepreneur and author.
He has been a celebrity contestant on BBC gameshows Hole in the Wall and Pointless, raising money for charity.
[8] In September 2012, Roberts publicly criticised proposed government changes to the planning laws of England that would double the size of extensions that do not need approval.
[9] As well as presenting on both radio and television Roberts has written many books such as Teach Yourself Making Money from Property,[10] and The Property Auction Guide[11] Roberts has also contributed to travelling books including Great Festivals of the World, The Travellers' Handbook and Intrepid Africa.
[13] One of the books in the series, Sadsville, was written in partnership with the NSPCC to encourage children to contact ChildLine if they need someone to talk to about any problems, although it is unrelated to the subject of mental health.
[citation needed] For many years, Roberts lived in Paulton near Bath, Somerset, and is married with two children.