Rough times for TV's Magenta

TV presenter Magenta Devine has been declared bankrupt. Known for her trademark black shades and husky voice, she became a star in the 1980s on cult show Network 7 and went on to host the BBC's Rough Guide travel series.

A bankruptcy order was made against her in London's High Court. The 43-year-old reformed heroin addict has recently done voiceovers in commercials for Peugeot, Toyota, Motorola and Sea France but has no other TV or radio work.

Devine's agent said she had several projects 'in the pipeline' but declined to comment on the bankruptcy order.