Tammany Robin Stone is best known for being the wife of BBC rural affairs correspondent Tom Heap. But she disliked the social attention that came with it. She often expressed her “reluctance” to appear on programmes she was invited to, including her husband’s BBC segments.
Let’s learn more about her when reading Tammany Robin Stone Wiki.
Meet Tammany Robin Stone, wife of Tom Heap
Tammany Robin Stone and Tom Heap have celebrated nearly three decades of marriage. The couple married in 1992 and continue to live as husband and wife in Napton-on-the-Hill south of Coventry with their children.
Although the names of Tammany’s children are kept secret, they were mentioned in 2006 when Tom was doing a show called Slash Your Bills.
As for Tammany, she did appear on her husband’s show Countryfile. The episode, which was about fishing, focused on the impact on the fish supply and the closure of restaurants. It was illustrated by a scene where Tom, Tammany and their third son were having a small barbecue in the back garden. Despite her brief appearance, Tammany was reluctant to appear on the show.
Tom then joked that their cat Plum has made more appearances on the show. “It’s called Plum and even has a speaking role at one point where (the cat) meows. It’s probably been on the show three or four times,” he added.
Overall, this couple gets along well. They share similar views and respect different views. For example, they are both advocates for a plastic-free world. They stopped using plastic water bottles and replaced them with glass bottles or cans.
Tammany Robin Stone Age
Tammany Robin Stone was born in December 1964. That makes her 57 years old in 2021; two years older than her husband Tom.
Based on her date of birth, she could be a Sagittarius or Capricorn.
Tammany Robin Stone’s Work
Tammany Robin is the beneficial owner of Checked Shirt TV Limited. She reportedly founded the company with Thomas John Gillespie Heap in February 2012 and began working there as a director/secretary.
Additionally, it was reported that Tammany had at least £29,054 worth of shares in one of her accounts at that time.
If you’re wondering whether she’s appeared on many TV shows other than Countryfile, the answer is “no”. Tom, on the other hand, has spent more than two decades with the BBC. He’s been a correspondent for Panorama, Costing the Earth, Good Morning Britain, BBC News at Six, BBC One O’Clock News and many more. What’s more, Tom created and presented BBC Radio’s flagship climate change podcast 39 Ways to Save the Planet.
But Tom initially started his career at Sky News as a soundman and progressed through the BBC News Trainee Programme to become a BBC News Correspondent covering rural issues, science and the environment.
His first job at the BBC was as a regular presenter on Countryfile, specialising in investigative dramas.
In 2003, Tom led a broadcasting team to cover the 50th anniversary of the conquest of Mount Everest ‘Everest Live’ for the BBC with regular broadcasts and presenting a 30-minute live programme from base camp.
Outside of broadcasting, Tom is just a regular host, combining authority and humor to deliver a memorable event.
Tom is also a supporter and ambassador for the international conservation charity Whitley Fund for Nature and is the founder of The Western Front Way, creating a path of peace along the Western Front.
When not working, Tom spends his time cycling, chopping wood, watching movies, growing peppers, and doing carpentry.
Is Tammany Robin Stone on Instagram?
No, Tammany Robin Stone is not on Instagram. We couldn’t find her on any social media as of 2021, including Tom’s @tomheapmedia IG account.
As mentioned earlier, Tammany did not enjoy the attention her husband received. She preferred to keep her life and her children away from the media.
Related FAQs
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Where was Tammany Robin Stone born?
Tammany was born and raised in England.
We have no information about her family, but her husband’s family is no mystery. Her parents-in-law are Dr. John Arnfield Heap and Margaret Grace Gillespie Spicer. They were married on September 10, 1960.
As for her sisters-in-law, she had two: Sarah James Heap and Alice Margaret Heap.
Sarah married Leonard Joseph Byatt while Alice married Andrew Richard Ginger in 1988 and after their divorce in 1992, she married a second time to Neil Michael Gough.
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How tall was Tammany Robin Stone?
Tammany was over 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall. She was said to be as tall as her husband Tom.