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Awards Hosts / MC Speakers
A host makes all the difference between an awards event and a fantastic awards event. Empathy, humour, timing, insight, intelligence, personality – that’s all you need to be a great awards host.
Specialist Speakers will be sponsoring awards events throughout 2019. As a speaker bureau we were delighted to sponsor the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Excellence Awards at the HAC Showground, London on June 25 and to present Jeremy Vine as host. And we will be delighted to sponsor CIPR Pride Awards 2019 in nine UK cities and pleased to be a supporter of the twenty-sixth UK Sponsorship Awards event taking place in March 2020.
Samira Ahmed
Multi-lingual journalist, broadcaster and documentary maker in the fields of culture, politics and social history.... [more]
Georgie Ainslie
Television presenter and host best known for sports broadcasting with Sky Sports and as co-host of BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk .... [more]
Kirsty Allsop
Television presenter specialising in property shows and home-made arts and crafts.... [more]
Clive Anderson
Barrister turned comedian Clive Anderson made his mark on British television as the moderator and host of 90's improvisational comedy show Whose Line is it Anyway?... [more]
Alexander Armstrong
Comedian, actor, broadcaster and brilliantly witty, accomplished and highly experienced awards host.... [more]
Fiona Armstrong
Presenter, producer and writer in areas ranging from news to features and sport. Currently providing cover for colleagues on the BBC’s News 24 Channel, and reports for ITV Tyne Tees/ Border.... [more]
Richard Ayoade
Multi award-winning comedian, actor, writer and director nominated for best debut writer/director by BAFTA.... [more]
Richard Bacon
Broadcaster, journalist and author, a man renowned for his highly entertaining, often cheekily unswerving and probing interviewing style.... [more]
Clare Balding
First Lady of British Sport. Began her career as a jockey, she transitioned into the world of broadcasting with a television debut at Royal Ascot... [more]
Faye Barker
Journalist and news presenter who has at times found herself working on Five News, Sky News and ITV News within a single week!... [more]
Emma Barnett
Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, documentary maker, columnist for The Sunday Times and regular presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour... [more]
Tanya Beckett
Former materials scientist and investment banker, Tanya presents BBC World News’ Business Live and the business news on Radio 4's Today.... [more]
Christopher Biggins
An ever-present feature of TV output and a significant figure in the consciousness of the British public for almost 40 years.... [more]
Jennie Bond
Jennie Bond is one of the most familiar faces on television. The BBC former Royal Correspondent also has a wide breadth of experience on general news, documentaries and factual programmes. This has helped make her a much sought-after facilitator of b... [more]
Karren Brady
First woman to break through into male world of soccer, Karren is a powerful speaker with practical ideas to communicate. An inspiration in business to men and women alike.... [more]
Colin Brazier
Interviewing some of the most significant statesmen and women of the last twenty years and reporting from fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Libya.... [more]
Rory Bremner
Rory Bremner is the safest pairs of hands on the after dinner circuit. He is the favourite of both corporate clients and the public alike. Britain’s sharpest impressionist – a one-man opposition party even.... [more]
Jen Brister
Versatile comedienne Jen has performed across the UK and internationally as a solo artist, host and member of sketch groups. Called ‘outrageously funny’ by The Metro!... [more]
Fiona Bruce
BBC journalist and newsreader who has presented, hosted and reported programmes as diverse as News at Ten, Six O'Clock News, Real Story, Crimewatch and the Antiques Roadshow.... [more]
Vicki Butler-Henderson
Vicki Butler-Henderson is a natural, bubbly and friendly presenter with masses of enthusiasm and tons of experience. She has a warm and engaging personality coupled with true professionalism which makes her passionate about motor sport. However her p... [more]
Jo Caulfield
Jo Caulfield is in demand at all major UK comedy clubs, and has completed three nationwide theatre tours. A fourth tour commences April 2008. Recent international performances include New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, Hong Kong, Singa... [more]
Nicki Chapman
Former top publicist and PR executive, now a popular presenter of factual and entertainment programmes.... [more]
Reverend Richard Coles
Musician, journalist and Church of English priest. Richard is the presenter of Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 and presents BBC One’s Big Painting Challenge.... [more]
Gennaro Contaldo
Gennaro Contaldo is widely known as the man who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about cooking, often appearing with him on TV. Gennaro's famous restaurants 'Passione' are a Mecca for gastronauts from across the globe. Described by clients as ... [more]
Marie Le Conte
French political journalist based in London she tells Brits what their politics look like from the point of view of someone arriving from outside the Westminster Bubble.... [more]
Martine Croxall
Journalist and presenter with BBC News and BBC World News and host of 'The Papers', the late evening review of the leading stories of the day.... [more]
Hal Cruttenden
Award winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer. A regular on Have I got News For You and Mock the Week and on Radio 4, where he demonstrates his classic English repression and biting wit.... [more]
Greg Davies
Writer, performer and stand-up comedian with a string of succesful TV works including CH4 sitcom Man Down and UKTV’s new comedy show Taskmaster.... [more]
Katie Derham
Fronts television documentaries, is the face of the BBC Proms and is a presenter on BBC Radio 3. A solid and capable awards host.... [more]
Jonny Dymond
A reporter of enormous experience. Now BBC Royal Correspondent and presenter on BBC Radio 4’s excellent Broadcasting House and on the BBC World Service as a political reporter.... [more]
Huw Edwards
Presenter of BBC News at Ten, the most-viewed news programme on British television and the BBC's go-to man for important breaking news. ... [more]
Rachel Elnaugh
Rachel Elnaugh is one of Britain's highest profile female entrepreneurs, in early 2005, Rachel shot to fame as one of the original Dragons in BBC TV's cult business show Dragons' Den. Aged 24 she created the market leading brand Red Letter Days from ... [more]
Gavin Esler
Award winning television and radio broadcaster, novelist and journalist. He is the author of five novels and two non-fiction books.... [more]
Helen Fospero
Journalist and presenter, regular on BBC1's The One Show, and reporter for Watchdog. Host for corporate events both as a conference host and as awards presenter.... [more]
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry's childhood and time at Cambridge has been well documented in his autobiography MOAB is my Washpot. In 2005, Fry was the voice of the book in the big screen version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by the late Douglas Adams. Enqui... [more]
Viv Groskop
Writer, broadcaster and stand-up comedian. Viv writes for the Guardian, Observer and the Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent and Financial Times.... [more]
Phil Hammond
GP, writer, broadcaster and possibly the only comedian to appear at a public inquiry. He is Private Eye’s medical correspondent.... [more]
Nigel Harris
Nigel Harris, speaker on all things railway and Managing Editor and Events Director of RAIL magazine... [more]
Julia Hartley-Brewer
Julia Hartley-Brewer is the new presenter of LBC 97.3FM radio’s afternoon show and former Assistant Editor and political columnist on The Sunday Express, a regular guest on programmes such as Have I Got News For You and Question Time and an enterta... [more]
Ian Hawkins
Ian Hawkins is writer, performer and one of the most entertaining speakers to have emerged in recent years. Having cut his comedy teeth writing for performers and programmes including Griff Rhys Jones, The Politics Show, Stephen K Amos, Chris Barrie,... [more]
Faisal Islam
Economics and political correspondent, one of the most recognised faces on British television today. ... [more]
Jeremy Jacobs
His calm and unruffled style benefits live events and outside broadcasting, the rich tone of his voice has earned him work in the advertising voice-over market for corporate video, national television and radio. ... [more]
Gethin Jones
Familiar in both the UK and the USA Gethin Jones is a favourite go-to-guy for hosting television shows as well as a great live events host.... [more]
Miles Jupp
Unapologetically posh award-winning satirist and wit, now host of BBC Radio 4's flagship satirical show, The News Quiz. ... [more]
Natasha Kaplinsky
News anchor, celebrity, patron of the medical relief agency Merlin and The Willow Foundation and an Ambassador for Save The Children.... [more]
Shappi Khorsandi
Shappi is a mainstay of British TV and radio having appeared on shows such as BBC's QI, Have I Got News For You, Just a Minute and countless others.... [more]
Hardeep Singh Kohli
Writer and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli originally studied law, but moved into broadcasting as the wig and the turban together didn't really work together and the gowns were cut really unflatteringly.
Hardeep has written and presented many do... [more]
Helen Lederer
She acts, she's funny, she writes columns, TV , radio , one woman shows, she does voices, she does speeches, she talks about wine, she writes about wine, and she drinks wine. ... [more]
Matt Lindley
Lessons from the flight deck in risk and resilience from a commercial pilot flying Boeing 747s.... [more]
Fred MacAulay
Legendary Scottish comedian who appears regularly on radio panel shows, including Just a Minute, The Unbelievable Truth and The News Quiz. ... [more]
Desmond MacCarthy
Charismatic star of BBC2's series Normal for Norfolk. Desmond is a businessman with a twist, a truly unique personality and highly amusing speaker and host... [more]
Sally Magnusson
Highly experienced, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, skilled interviewer, conference facilitator and awards host... [more]
Emily Maitlis
Presenter of the BBC flagship current affairs programme, Newsnight an RTS Presenter of the Year 2019.... [more]
Geoff Marshall
Geoff Marshall is a leading authority on London, its transport history and development and its future. ... [more]
Maxine Mawhinney
Leading British broadcaster, news anchor, moderator and conference chair. ... [more]
Daisy McAndrew
Journalist, news presenter and expert facilitator who specialises in politics, economics and social issues.... [more]
Perry McCarthy
Unique ex Formula One driver, bestselling author and the original 'Stig' from one the most successful TV programme of all time - BBC Top Gear.... [more]
Trevor McDonald
An institution on UK television. The legendary broadcaster Joined ITN in 1973 as their first black reporter.... [more]
Louise Minchin
Louise Minchin is a radio broadcaster, author, television presenter, event host, and a triathelete representing her country.... [more]
Chris Moyles
Former BBC Radio One presenter with a successful multi-platform career encompassing books, albums, theatre and television.... [more]
Jenni Murray
Jenni Murray is one of radio and television's most respected broadcasters. Her interviews with PM's, Cabinet Ministers and Business leaders are described as "probing"' and "no-nonsense". An award winning presenter and journalist, she is a popular sp... [more]
Steve Nallon
Steve Nallon was the leading impressionist on the award winning Spitting Image series and is widely recognised as one of Britain’s most entertaining impressionists and satirists.
Famously donning a frock and wig, Steve's is the virtually perfe... [more]
Tiff Needell
Tiff Needell never really intended to be a Commentator, a Writer or even a Television Presenter and with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering he hadn’t exactly been trained motor racing either! ... [more]
Andrew Neil
Publisher, editor, writer, broadcaster, public speaker and business consultant on media working out of London, New York, Edinburgh and France. His knowledge of global political and economic affairs is recognised as foremost in the reporting world.... [more]
Mary Nightingale
Mary Nightingale is the presenter of the ITV1 evening news, and has twice been named Newscaster of the Year. Mary filmed Reward for ITV which examined interesting, unsolved crimes. Her broadcast experience is both varied and interesting, having worke... [more]
Catrin Nye
Catrin Nye is an award-winning investigative journalist, documentary maker and presenter for the BBC with expertise in politics, media, and current affairs.... [more]
Simon Parker
Foreign correspondent, newspaper columnist and travel writer who reports from over thirty countries a year for the BBC, The Telegraph and The Independent.... [more]
Andy Parsons
Host of Slacktivist Action Group podcast, featuring guests MPs, experts, journalists and even other comedians... [more]
Eve Pollard
Eve Pollard is a legendary Fleet Street figure and the second women editor of a national newspaper in modern times. Honoured for her services to journalism and admired for her promotion of women's health and advancement.... [more]
Lucy Porter
Actress, writer and stand-up comedian. Lucy is well known for her appearances on Have I got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Argumental.... [more]
Romesh Ranganathan
Best Newcomer at the 2013 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and often found on British TV screens. A brilliant awards host.... [more]
Jan Ravens
One of the country’s greatest impressionists and great stand-up host for intelligent corporate audiences.... [more]
Katherine Ryan
Canadian/Irish comedian with a style reminiscent of Joan Rivers. Edgy yet suitable for corporate work.... [more]
Sue Saville
Specialising in medical and health coverage with more than twenty years of broadcast experience, speaker, moderator, host and media training practitioner.... [more]
David Schneider
Actor, writer, director and internet obsessive, specialising in comedy. Author of How to Succeed on Twitter: A guide to being funny and interesting in 140 characters or less.... [more]
Samantha Simmonds
Journalist, broadcaster, influential blogger, motivational speaker and presenter Samantha Simmonds has over 20 years experience in journalism and broadcasting. She's a great anchor for the discussion of major topical events. ... [more]
Paul Sinha
Stand-up comedian, broadcaster and brilliant after dinner speaker. Paul Sinha is also a fully qualified doctor and an absolute master awards host.... [more]
Martin Stanford
A highly experienced TV and radio presenter Michael Stanford is a superb anchor, moderator and host with a particular specialisation in technology.... [more]
Jem Stansfield
Jem Stansfield has an extraordinary CV which includes experience as a shepherd, welder and circus worker. His technical and engineering skills began at Bristol University With a degree in Aeronautics. In putting these skills to use, he once again def... [more]
Ellie Taylor
Ellie began her successful and award winning stand up career in 2011 and has rapidly become a huge hit on the UK comedy circuit. ... [more]
Piers Taylor
One of the most exciting architects of our time and TV presenter of 'The World's Most Extraordinary Homes'... [more]
Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig is known to many as the Danish born host of BBC’s Radio 4 satirical current affairs programmes such as The News Quiz and for her numerous appearances on Have I Got News For You and Mock the Week and QI. She is an accomplished playwri... [more]
Lucy Verasamy
Lucy has fronted the national weather forecasts for ITV since 2012 and is weather expert for the ITV racing team. She is a popular TV face and a social media personality.... [more]
Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Vine presents the aptly titled Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2, daily between 12 & 2 and The Politics Show on BBC 1, Sunday’s at 12.00. Prior to this he presented BBC 2’s Newsnight.... [more]
Kirsty Wark
Superb moderator, well informed and highly skilled. Award-winning Journalist and favourite as an awards host.... [more]
Ruth Watson
Successful hotelier and service quality guru, best known to the public for her role in television series The Hotel Inspector and Country House Rescue.... [more]
Henning Wehn
German Comedian and broadcaster Henning Wehn disproves the commonly held belief that German people have little or no sense of humour.... [more]
Claudia Winkleman
Presenter of the flagship prime time Strictly Come Dancing, a versatile talent writing, broadcasting, hosting or presenting.... [more]
Peter York
Peter York's primary preoccupation is in social behaviour and groups, especially amongst the elite.... [more]
Kirsty Young
The presenter of the classic Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 has had the privilege of interviewing some of the most significant and influential people of our time. ... [more]
