Dilly Braimoh is an African-British television presenter, producer and freelance journalist. He was born to a Jewish mother, whom he never knew, and a Nigerian father, with whom he had only slight contact. He was raised at Beechholme

Beechholme

Beecholme was a children's home in Fir Tree Road, Banstead, Surrey. It was founded in 1879 as a Residential School for poor children from the slums of Kensington and Chelsea and run under a Village system. The houses were run by 'house parents'. There was a school, chapel, playing fields, etc. The...

, a children's home in Fir Tree Road, Banstead

Banstead

Banstead is a town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in the county of Surrey, England, on the border with Greater London. It lies south of London, west of Croydon and of the county town of Kingston-Upon-Thames. Banstead is on the North Downs and is protected by the Metropolitan Green Belt;...

, Surrey

Surrey

Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...

 that was demolished in 1975.

He presented the British television program Dilly Down Town for Carlton TV, now produces Planet Nosh, and produces and presents Dilly Dines Out.

He is currently researching Beechholme for a future programme, and hopes to present stories of former children during, and after, their time in the home.