Horoscopes, 1990: Sagittarius

by Russell Grant

Paperback

Published June 1, 1989

About the author

Russell Grant is a British astrologer, author, and television personality known for his long-standing media presence and popularization of astrology in the UK. He rose to prominence in the early 1980s as the resident astrologer on Breakfast Time on BBC and later on TV-am’s Good Morning Britain. His engaging style and accessible horoscopes helped make astrology a household topic. Over the years, he has written numerous books on astrology, provided syndicated newspaper columns, and launched astrology-related services, including premium-rate phone lines and even a “Pet Psychic” service.
Grant’s early career was in acting, with appearances in productions like Tom Brown’s Schooldays. He also worked as a Butlin’s Redcoat and co-hosted several shows such as People Today and Star Choice. He later created and starred in Russell Grant’s Postcards, a travel series showcasing British heritage, produced by his own company. In 1989, he founded the Association of British Counties and authored The Real Counties of Britain, promoting traditional county identities.
He has appeared on multiple reality TV programs, including Celebrity Fit Club, Strictly Come Dancing (2011), and Celebrity MasterChef (2014). In 2012, he starred as the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. His guest appearances span a wide range of British entertainment shows.
Personally, Grant has been open about his battles with depression and weight struggles, particularly after losing his grandmothers to Alzheimer’s disease. He is a long-time supporter of non-league football and helped design the badge for Brentford F.C. He currently lives in Wales with his partner and manager of 50 years, Doug Beaumont. In 2023, Grant revealed he had undergone surgery for brain cancer in late 2022 and was in recovery. His enduring career reflects both his resilience and his ability to evolve across decades of British popular culture.