New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

Darragh’s Smart Move

He’s got two left feet, can’t hold a tune and is hopeless at sport. But the one skill Darragh Ennis does have is the ability to remember random facts – and he’s got that to thank for a secondary job that has made him famous.

The Irish scientist is celebrating three years since he joined hit TV quiz show The Chase as a Chaser and says he feels fortunate that he’s blessed with a good memory.

“My mother’s always called me a ‘mine of useless information’,”

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

New Zealand Woman’s Weekly3 min read
Rev your engines! Easy Riders Les & Olivia
Ever the showman, Les Harris smooths down his white hair, grabs the handlebars of his black 1960 BSA Bantam motorcycle and pretends to give it a rev for our cameras. At 99 years young, this irrepressible “speedfreak” made history last year, claiming
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly4 min read
Talk-back tragedy ‘What Happened To My Dad’
Veteran broadcaster Bruce Russell lived to work. The radio station was his happy place and he looked forward to every shift as a talk-back host and presenter of a nostalgia show on Newstalk ZB. So it was fitting, says his son Andrew, that Bruce took
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly2 min read
Star Weekly
Serena Williams, 42, served style and comfort in equal measure with her latest Serena Williams Design Crew collection. “I’m obsessed!” says the tennis ace. What would King’s Day be without a king? Dutch royals (from left) Princess Amalia, 20, Queen

Related Books & Audiobooks