Samantha Baines is a television presenter and author with extensive experience in the media industry. Currently presenting short films on BBC's The One Show and playing Kirsty in the sitcom Avoidance, Samantha has also contributed to BBC Radio London as a paper reviewer and cover presenter. Additional acting credits include roles in Call the Midwife, Sunny D, and Changing Ends. As an author, Samantha released "Living With Hearing Loss and Deafness," which shares personal experiences and expert insights on managing hearing loss. Also serving as a celebrity ambassador for RNID and the British Tinnitus Association, Samantha has a strong commitment to raising awareness about hearing issues. Holding an MA in Acting for Screen from The Central School of Speech and Drama and a BA in Drama from the University of Exeter, Samantha has also been recognized as Featured Blogger of the Year by Time Out Group.