BBC Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts' life off-screen with wife after worrying health scare

The Warrington-born TV star underwent life-saving surgery13:14, 26 Jul 2026Martin Roberts has been a familiar face on our TV screens for many years, best known for fronting the popular daytime TV show Homes Under the Hammer. Martin, who was born in Warrington, established a successful career in showbiz as he presents the programme alongside regular hosts Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell.‌Born in 1963, Martin grew up in Stockton Health. He began his career in the late 1980s working for BBC Radio Manchester. However, his life almost took a different turn when he made the decision to study electronic engineering. He attended the University of Bradford from 1983 until 1986.‌During his studies, Martin dipped into his creative side as he was a DJ on the university radio station. In the 1990s, he s