Lauren Charlotte Harries born James Charles Harries ; 6 March 1978 is a British television personality. Harries' father, Mark Harries, worked in the hotel business and catering trade. [4] The family moved to Cardiff when Harries was still a baby. From the age of five, Harries enjoyed art and antiques, and had an apparent ability to spot bargains at local jumble sales and second-hand shops. As a child, she was known for her knowledge of antiques , appearing on numerous television shows including After Dark and Wogan . [3] At 13, Harries wrote an antique guide, Rags to Riches. In later life, she is known for her appearances on television series such as Celebrity Big Brother , Big Brother's Bit on the Side and This Morning . By the age of 14, Harries suffered depression and agoraphobia , which led to a nervous breakdown and suicide attempt. [15]...