Shantha Roberts
Encyclopedia
Shantha Roberts is a former MTV
presenter.
Born in Glasgow
, and a Glasgow University graduate, she speaks fluent French and German and is a member of the band "Daddy and the Husband".
Her face appeared on the cover of Belle & Sebastian
's Dear Catastrophe Waitress
and I'm a Cuckoo
and appeared in their I'm a Cuckoo
video. Shantha also appeared in the video for Keep Forgetting by The Cinematics
.
Until its demise, Roberts presented The Music Show
on BBC Scotland
after being discovered in a coffee shop.
MTV (UK and Ireland)
MTV is a 24-hour general entertainment channel operated by Viacom International Media Networks.The channel was launched as part of MTV Networks Europe localization strategy in 1997. MTV UK was launched on 1 July 1997. The channel was set up to provide audiences with local artists and more relevant...
presenter.
Born in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, and a Glasgow University graduate, she speaks fluent French and German and is a member of the band "Daddy and the Husband".
Her face appeared on the cover of Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...
's Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Dear Catastrophe Waitress is an album by Belle & Sebastian, a Scottish indie pop group, released in 2003 on Rough Trade Records. Producer Trevor Horn, former member of The Buggles and producer of groups like Yes and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, oversaw the production of the album, and gave it a more...
and I'm a Cuckoo
I'm a Cuckoo
"I'm a Cuckoo" was Belle & Sebastian's second single from Dear Catastrophe Waitress, released on Rough Trade Records in 2004. The track was produced by Trevor Horn. B-side "Stop, Look and Listen" merges into "Passion Fruit" at the end of a song – an instrumental piece which was performed live...
and appeared in their I'm a Cuckoo
I'm a Cuckoo
"I'm a Cuckoo" was Belle & Sebastian's second single from Dear Catastrophe Waitress, released on Rough Trade Records in 2004. The track was produced by Trevor Horn. B-side "Stop, Look and Listen" merges into "Passion Fruit" at the end of a song – an instrumental piece which was performed live...
video. Shantha also appeared in the video for Keep Forgetting by The Cinematics
The Cinematics
The Cinematics were an alternative rock band from Scotland, consisting of Scott Rinning , Larry Reid , Adam Goemans and Ross Bonney...
.
Until its demise, Roberts presented The Music Show
The Music Show
The Music Show was an early American television program which was broadcast on the now defunct DuMont Television Network.-Broadcast history:...
on BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland
BBC Scotland is a constituent part of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the publicly-funded broadcaster of the United Kingdom. It is, in effect, the national broadcaster for Scotland, having a considerable amount of autonomy from the BBC's London headquarters, and is run by the BBC Trust, who...
after being discovered in a coffee shop.