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Inside No. 9’s Matthew Kelly: His famous son, living apart from wife, and wrongful arrest for child abuse

Matthew Kelly was once THE face of primetime entertainment, but his acting career is where his heart lies - and, of course, with his wife!

Matthew Kelly was once one of the most famous faces on TV, hosting primetime hits including Stars in Their Eyes, and Game for a Laugh – and his wife has been beside him every step of the way. Between 1981 and 1983, Matthew hosted the BBC sketch show alongside Jeremy Beadle, Henry Kelly, and Sarah Kennedy – all huge names at the time. The arrest was part of Operation Arundel, which resulted in the convictions of Chris Denning and Jonathan King for child sex offences in the early 2000s.

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