Presenters & Awards Hosts

Sikisa

The Barbadian stand-up won the public vote at the BBC New Comedy Awards. She’s now delighting audiences from the Comedy Store to The Guilty Feminist Live, and hosting the onstage chat show Girl Code. Her TV and podcast credits include Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Off Menu and Perfect Sounds. According to The Guardian, ‘Sikisa’s ebullient personality makes the room sing.’

Abandoman

Rob Broderick invites audience suggestions on almost any subject and instantly turn them into a funky hip-hop track. Dick & Dom’s house band has been hailed as ‘Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile.‘ For bigger audiences, he can work as a duo.

Kate Adie

People used to joke that if you find yourself in the same place as Adie you should get out immediately. As Chief News Reporter she broadcast from the front line in the Gulf War and riots in Tiananmen Square. Kate talks about Britain’s home front, and when women started going to football matches.

Henry Ajder

Henry works at the frontier of the generative AI and synthetic media revolution. He presented the BBC documentary series The Future will be Synthesised, and advises organisations on the challenges and opportunities new technologies present.

Ayo Akinwolere

Ayo became one of four people of colour with a swimming world record, when he swam in one of the deepest stretches of water on earth. The former Blue Peter presenter has written for the Daily Telegraph, BBC Sport and the Independent, and appeared on Celebrity MasterChef, the Great British Bake Off and Celebrity Pointless. After moving into sports and current affairs, Ayo co-created the production company Milk First Productions, which aims to tell diverse stories and amplify diverse voices.

Tom Allen

Tom is a household name. An award-winning comic with a well-spoken but often scathing line in put-downs, stories and observations.  His TV credits include The Apprentice: You’re Fired, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, Complaints Welcome, The Island and The Royal Variety Performance. As a presenter, Tom teases home bakers and budding entrepreneurs and rummages around our towns. To The Guardian, he is simply ‘The master of the nonstop rant.’

Dr Nighat Arif

Dr Nighat is a GP specialising in women’s health and family planning. She is a medical educator and provides teaching to local trainee GPs as well as at national and international conferences. Nighat was nominated for the National Bevan Prize for Health and Wellbeing to acknowledge her commitment to advancing wellbeing in her community. She has worked to raise awareness on menopause and women’s healthcare in Black and Asian women, and presented her clinical work at the Menopause in the Workplace Parliamentary committee hearing. Nighat...

Vanessa Baffoe

Vanessa is a Journalist and Presenter at Sky News. She has previously worked at BBC News and ITV News. She also hosts and moderates International Women’s Day for all of Sky’s platforms.

Dr Victoria Baines

Having worked in law enforcement and cybersecurity, Victoria joined the social media giant in a leading role to connect the business to government and security agencies. A leading thinker on trust and safety in the digital world, she looks at everything from the how, why and who of fake news to what AI could do for privacy, the myths and realities of cybercrime to what invading someone’s space in virtual reality might mean.

Clare Balding

Clare is the First Lady of TV sport. The ex-champion jockey fronts Royal Ascot, the Olympics, and the BBC's Wimbledon coverage. After dinner Clare shares highs and lows, and takes guests behind the latest back page headlines. She is also adept at live Q&A with sporting heroes.

Katy Balls

Now covering events in the US, Katy’s media career began at The Daily Telegraph before becoming Diary Editor and a Political Correspondent for The Spectator, where she then became Political Editor. She also hosted the podcast Women With Balls speaking to women at the top of their respective fields about their passions, battles and what makes them tick.

Georgie Barrat

On TV Georgie is part of the Gadget Show team and a regular tech correspondent. Away from reviewing the latest apps and devices she considers the implications for business and society of developments in the digital world, the changing expectations of the next generation of employees, and how to encourage more women to work in tech.

Martin Bayfield

Martin has progressed from copper to Crimewatch presenter. In between he enjoyed a successful career as a rugby forward, earning 31 international caps. With natural comic timing, the 6’10” colossus compares his own sport to football, and reveals how he became a part of the Harry Potter phenomenon.

Beardyman

Beardyman is a beatboxer, live looper, technologist and TED star–
 and the BBC’s official ‘King of Sound, Ruler of Beats.’ He’s also a festival (and Real Variety Show) favourite. Darren has won VMA’s Best Dance Music Video, appeared with Oprah and Ellen Degeneres, and collaborated with Groove Armada, Jack Black and Fatboy Slim.

Cally Beaton

After joining the board of ITV, setting up her own company and serving as SVP in charge of International Sales at media giant Viacom, Cally has also started a parallel career in comedy. She brings humour and energy to workplace insights ranging from how to foster a creative, positive environment to how to inspire and lead through change.

Rob Beckett

Rob came to standup from the event industry. He’s since hosted a Saturday night game show, become a regular on panel shows including as a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, co-hosted from the jungle and won Taskmaster.

Poorna Bell

As UK executive editor, HuffPost produced its first month-long campaign celebrating and giving voice to women and men across the world – The All Women Everywhere and Building Modern Men. Poorna has since become an acclaimed writer, raising awareness on the negative effects of the media and society’s decline in mental health.

Jason Bradbury

Labelling himself a ‘first generation geek,’ Jason is fixated with tech and all things web-related. And as David Walliams’ one-time stand-up partner he’s also a very entertaining performer. After looking at past technological breakthroughs, Jason explains why the next ten years could see as much progress as the last millennium. Using his own inventions (a robot and a glove phone), he shows how computers will become so integral that we cease to treat them as objects.

Marcus Brigstocke

The Telegraph describe Marcus as ‘a rare stand-up who makes you laugh and think.’ After hanging up his crown as King Arthur in Spamalot he’s back on Radio 4 as the friendly questioner on I’ve Never Seen Star Wars and in Radio 4’s Brig Society.

Doc Brown

As a rapper Doc Brown (aka Ben Smith) has worked with Mark Ronson and De La Soul. As an actor, he’s made his mark in Law & Order UK and Level Up. As a comic he mixes rhythmic skills and observations on London life into a skillful routine.

Rob Brydon

From the endearing Uncle Bryn in Gavin & Stacey to his sparring with Steve Coogan in The Trip, Rob is one of the most popular entertainers on screen, whether acting or chairing competing celebrity lies.  He also tours with his Fabulous Band. 

Alastair Campbell

Alastair ran Labour’s communications for ten years, in and out of government. Alongside co-hosting The Rest is Politics podcast, he advises on both political and organisational strategy, as well as working extensively with charities and campaigning around mental health. He’s written a slew of books including Winners, drawing inspiration from high achievers in sport, business and politics. In presentations Alastair explains what to do when you come under pressure: “Challenge your basic assumptions, put yourselves in your opponent’s shoes, devise a tight plan from t...

Jimmy Carr

Continuing to host 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (and its conventional comedy panel show forebear) as well as assorted Big Fat Quizzes Jimmy remains one of the best known comedians in the country. Since opting out of a career in marketing, he’s sold over a million DVDs, toured relentlessly, and was the first British comic to film a special for Netflix.

George Clarke

Channel 4’s architect also works with government to pull empty buildings back into use. With a passion for innovative architecture, sustainability, and making the most of unloved or overlooked spaces, George brings energy and enthusiasm to all aspects of housing and the built environment.

Matt Dawson

Possibly the best scrum half in the world, Matt’s performance in the World Cup-winning England rugby team, and especially his pass that led to the winning kick, earned enormous respect within the sport. A former England captain, Matt is a proven leader and a natural team player and he combines his playing experience with his more recent business lessons to consider the nature of teams, leadership and performance culture. He’s also an accomplished presenter of conferences and awards.

Alan Dedicoat

The ‘Voice of the Balls’ and Radio 2’s Chief Network Announcer also presides over Strictly Come Dancing. Deadly Alancoat regales audiences with a stream of quips, out-takes and tips on how to maximise your chances in the National Lottery. And he’s a polished corporate quizmaster.

Hugh Dennis

The ex-Unilever brand manager and Outnumbered dad revisits the news on MTW and R4’s Now Show. He also co-stars in Lee Mack’s Not Going Out and made a cameo in a Bond film. 

Lyse Doucet

One of the BBC’s most widely respected journalists, Lyse has covered some of the most tumultuous events around the world, from the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan to the Arab Spring uprisings and the war in Ukraine. Despite the conflict and terror, she’s an unshakeable optimist, seeing the humanity and unity of people in the toughest of circumstances. She analyses the political and social uncertainty the world faces, and considers the nature of risk. She also reveals the lighter side to reporting from some of the world’s most dangerous places.

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Dr Oscar Duke

Oscar first appeared on TV in the Channel 4 series 24 Hours in A&E. The medical doctor and broadcaster has also appeared on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2, and co-hosted The Surgery on BBC Radio 1.

Mariella Frostrup

Mariella has moved from film review to Panorama and writing about menopause. She has also served as agony aunt on The Observer and has interviewed luminaries of stage, book and screen from Oliver Stone to Kermit the Frog.

Misha Glenny

After reporting on the Balkan wars and the collapse of the Soviet Bloc, Misha worked with and advised EU and US governments. He remains an expert on Central and Eastern Europe and an acclaimed writer on global crime, most notably in his book McMafia, which was adapted into a hit BBC drama.

Robert Guest

Robert is The Economist’s Deputy Editor. Previously he was US editor, business editor, Washington correspondent and Lexington columnist covering American news and politics.

Rt Hon Lord (William) Hague

William served as Party Leader, Commons Leader and Foreign Secretary – contending with war in Libya, terrorist threats, and relations with Europe. He weighs up the impact of Brexit, China, the invasion of Ukraine, and inflation on government policy, national security and globalisation. How will political leaders respond to the key challenges: from migration and populism to Putin's aggression and Xi Jinping's attitude towards tech and trade battles?

Timandra Harkness

Science writer, broadcaster, comedian and co-host of Radio 4’s FutureProofing series, Timandra examines the effects of all areas of technology. She is the author of Big Data: does size matter? and has written for Wired, the Guardian and the Telegraph.

Baroness Ayesha Hazarika

Having moved from the civil service to comedy to Harriet Harman’s Chief of Staff and now back to comedy, Ayesha has gone from writing policy and speeches to writing jokes and commentary pieces. With a combination of humour and insight she looks at politics, the operation of government, what goes on behind the scenes of Westminster and what might happen next.

Ateh Jewel

Ateh is a multi-award-winning beauty journalist, influencer, broadcaster, and diversity advocate. She’s a regular presenter and social commentator on This Morning, Good Morning Britain, and CNN. She has been in the industry for over twenty years specialising in beauty, social commentary, and campaigning for more diversity in the beauty industry. Ateh was awarded the CEW Achiever Award to honour her diversity work in the beauty industry.

Leo Johnson

Combining consulting, research, and presenting BBC programmes including Future Proofing and Hacking Capitalism, Leo explores change and how we respond to it. He argues that disruptive events from pandemics to new technologies give us the opportunity (even the duty) to consider, with a new perspective, environmental, social and capital imbalances. In doing so, leaders will often understand the imperative to change strategy, but will also experience the intense difficulty of realising transformation. Leo delivers a practical understanding of why change is hard and what to do about it.

Miles Jupp

Miles’ credits extend from Balamory to Rev. to R4’s guessing game It’s Not What You Know. The acclaimed actor, stand up and former host of The News Quiz has also appeared in films The Monuments Men and Made in Dagenham, and on the West End stage. Live, Miles looks at the world, and in particular the English regions, with utter incomprehension.

Russell Kane

Within a few years of scooping Edinburgh’s biggest award, Russell had two new BBC3 series to his credit: Live At The Electric and Unzipped. He’s since turned to Staying In With Greg & Russell, written his debut novel, guested on Celebrity Juice and compered the Real Variety Show – to massive acclaim.

Ben Kentish

Now hosting his own late night show on LBC, Ben was previously the network's Westminster Editor. Previously, he worked as a Political Correspondent at The Independent, and has appeared as a political commentator on BBC News, Sky News, Al Jazeera, and CNN.

Soumaya Keynes

Soumaya is Economics Columnist at the FT, and analyses monetary and fiscal policy. She was previously Britain Economics Editor and co-host of the Money Talks podcast at The Economic, and a Research Economist at the Institute for Fiscal studies.

Priya Lakhani

Priya is the founder and CEO of CENTURY Tech, the award-winning education company that aids the implementation of AI and machine learning in classrooms. She is part of the AIDecoded team on the flagship BBC programme The Context, sharing her insights into tech and business. 

Lauren Laverne

The host of radio institution Desert Island Discs and former Kenickie singer/guitarist, Lauren is also a popular and established part of the BBC 6Music schedule. She’s appeared on all six BBC network radio stations, fronted The Culture Show and Glastonbury coverage, has also written for The Guardian..

Amy Lewin

Amy was the first employee at Sifted and has played an instrumental role in building and developing the new media brand. She covers fintech, foodtech, generative AI, climate tech, and diversity initiatives, and is particularly knowledgeable on Europe’s venture capital industry.

Gabby Logan

The one-time gymnast has written for The Times and performed standup for Sports Relief alongside her more regular roles hosting football, rugby, athletics and Olympics coverage. She also fronts Match of the Day, and co-hosts the Sports Agents podcast.

Jason Manford

Jason has presented peak time ITV shows including Comedy Rocks and Show Me The Funny, appeared in the West End in Sweeney Todd and Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and sold out the O2. Jason’s live set mixes perfectly crafted observations and traditional, warm-hearted Mancunian banter.

Stephen Mangan

Stephen has starred in everything from Green Wing to Postman Pat – via Just A Minute, Drunk History and Episodes. He is also a regular on the West End stage.

Steph McGovern

Steph went from Black & Decker engineer to BBC Breakfast business reporter and co-presenter before presenting her own Channel 4 show and co-hosting The Rest is Money podcast with Robert Peston. She also fronted Watchdog, Pocket Money Pitch, Made in Great Britain, and Shop Well For Less - covering all aspects of real life business and economics. In the process she’s been trained in lean production, explained monetary and economic policy, and danced an impromptu Irish jig live on air.

Michael McIntyre

The Real Variety Show discovery has become one of the biggest-selling comedy turns of all time. The ‘Monarch of Middle England’ has hosted the long-running Roadshow, judged BGT and filled arenas with Happy & Glorious. In cabaret Michael pokes fun at his cheese-obsessed offspring, and the joys of Dragons’ Den

Ian Moore

As a standup and MC that has performed all over the world, but that is also an award-winning crime author who lives in rural France with an expanding menagerie of animals, and a sideline as a specialist chutney producer, it's no surprise that his Loire Valley neighbours still don't understand what Ian does for a living. 

Al Murray

As The Pub Landlord Al has won Perrier and British Comedy Awards, starred in Time Gentlemen, Please and hosted Live At The Apollo. He’s also produced a bestselling Book of Common Sense, and successfully attracted 318 votes in the South Thanet election.

Colin Murray

The football and darts aficionado has fronted coverage of the BDO World Darts and EFL highlights, as well as hosting Radio 5 Live’s entertaining look at the weeks sporting news, Fighting Talk. The ex-Radio 1 DJ has also hosted NFL coverage and a daily talkSPORT show. He is the host of Channel 4's gameshow Countdown. 

Andrew Neil

The Daily Mail called Andrew “The titan of broadcasting, famed for his interrogation of the powerful, and The Times said: “The ultimate test for assessing whether a party leader was fit to be Prime Minister is to put them in front of Andrew Neil for forty minutes, the most forensic interviewer in broadcasting.” With wry humour added to genuine insight and an enviable network of business, economic and political connections, the publisher, businessman and broadcaster considers the plots, policies and personalities making the news. 

Cathy Newman

Cathy co-presents Channel 4’s evening news bulletin having formerly covered politics for the programme. She’s also led the broadcaster’s FactCheck Blog separating the truth from the spin in Westminster. She’s guested on Have I Got News, argued that most MPs deserve more pay, and demonstrated Gangnam Style live on the news. After dinner Cathy considers everything from fake news to Nigel Farage and recounts close encounters with Bill Clinton and keeping a straight face whilst reading the headlines.

Tayo Oguntonade

Tayo is a fully qualified mortgage advisor, and co-founder of the blog BrickzWithTipz, which has reached over a hundred thousand people in need of advice. With his experience he is well placed to consider the cost of living crisis, understanding and improving credit scores and property investments.

David Olusoga

David is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, historian and author of Black and British: A Forgotten History. Whether he is investigating the past of 18th century houses, or uncovering the relationship between art and imperialism in the 19th century, David shines a light on the importance of knowing our history.

Robert Peston

Robert Peston is ITV's Political Editor, as well as the presenter of the channel's flagship politics show Peston, where he covers the latest developments in Westminster and beyond. He's also co-host of the podcast The Rest is Money alongside Steph McGovern, where they explore stories from the world of business and finance. He has won a number of awards for his work - including Journalist of the Year, Specialist Journalist of the Year and Scoop of the Year (twice) from the Royal Television Society.

John Pienaar

Before he joined Times Radio, John was BBC Deputy Political Editor, covering the Westminster beat for all TV and radio outlets. As well as insights and anecdotes from Parliament and broadcasting, he has speculated on what might happen if we were to select governments by means of reality television.

Romesh Ranganathan

Romesh has graduated from Maths teacher to mainstream success as a comedian whose askance view on ife spares no-one, least of all himself. He is one half of the popular show Rob & Romesh Vs, co-starring his comedy peer Rob Beckett. He has written for Mock The Week and starred on Russell Howard’s Good News. Romesh sees himself as a ‘tubby vegan sociopath.’

LJ Rich

The Click presenter is a self-confessed ‘cool hunter’ and hackathon fan. She’s also a concert pianist and composer and often mixes the two in presentations. LJ looks to the future user experience, from location based tech to mixed reality and the ‘tactile internet.’ We will soon be able to feel turbulence when flying a drone, and have offers pop up in front of our eyes. But how much will we want to tell our devices, and how much should our social currency be worth?

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan is best known for his eponymous chat show, now on ITV. He’s also hosted his own Radio2 show and was a regular captain on They Think It’s All Over. An avid comic fan, he’s the author of two graphic novels and has created Catcha Catcha Aliens, a critically acclaimed gaming app.

David Rowan

As Editor of the technology and trends magazine for almost a decade, David has a unique insight into digital businesses, gadgets, new developments and the culture taking shape around them. He has also chaired the G8 Innovation Summit, enjoyed rare access to Chinese mobile manufacturers Xiaomi, and tracked the progress of the world’s smartest companies. In presentations David explains how tech-led disruption is impacting on everything from manufacturing to motoring to services – and what incumbent companies can do to protect themselves.

Adam Rutherford

Adam has explored synthetic biology, evolution and science in art for radio and TV, and written about the truth behind popular ideas of genetic inheritance. He co-hosts Radio 4’s The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry, has toured with Brian Cox and Robin Ince’s Uncaged Monkeys show, and worked on films including Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Life.

Katherine Ryan

The pop-culture-obsessed Canadian comic, writer, presenter and actor boasts dozens of panel show appearances, from QI and Have I Got News to A League of Their Own. She has starrred in her own Netflix specials In Trouble and Glitter Room and has presented the documentary How'd You Get So Rich? Having stormed Live At The Apollo multiple times, she is frequently likened by the press to Joan Rivers. The Guardian has described Katherine as "a comic in supreme command".

Dominic Sandbrook

Historian, author and presenter Dominic hosts the world’s most popular history podcast, The Rest Is History, alongside Tom Holland. He has been a book critic for the Sunday Times for almost twenty years and is the author of Never Had It So Good, State of Emergency, and White Heat, which was adapted into a BBC TV Drama series. 

Naomi Sesay

Using her twenty years’ experience in television and media, Naomi Sesay has devoted her career to serving as a powerful advocate for diversity and inclusion, becoming a trailblazer for social enterprise. She is currently Head of Creative Diversity at Channel 4 and was previously Head of Innovation and Diversity for Media Trust.

Tim Shipman

Before covering Westminster for the Sunday Times Tim also reported from Washington. He delivers insight from a career covering elections, scandals and plots and looks at the likely big stories on the horizon. As author of All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain's Political Class he enjoyed unique access to some of the key players in the EU referendum and provides a look behind the scenes as well as an analysis of the effects of the vote, the lessons to learn, and the possible outcomes.

Kate Silverton

Kate has presented all the network bulletins. Away from the news desk she’s been off-road for Top Gear, kayaked for Ultimate Wild Water and has qualified as a counsellor.

Fred Sirieix

Although perhaps best known as the Channel 4 date show matchmaker, Fred has also appeared on I’m a Celebrity, This Morning, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Jonathan Ross Show and Good Morning Britain, and has undertaken food-orientated road trips with Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo for a number of ITV shows.

Jon Snow

After thirty years in the newsroom Jon continues to front special projects for Channel 4 – and serve as President of the Cyclists’ Touring Club.

Ayo Sokale

BBC Presenter and Civil Engineer Ayo possesses an array of talents and expertise, working at the cutting edge of the scientific, environmental and media landscape.

Jeremy Vine

The stalwart of Radio 2 and of election night broadcasts has covered everything from events at Westminster to developments in the Big Brother House in his varied career. He marked his first 25 years at the BBC with his autobiography It’s All News To Me. After dinner Jeremy tells audiences how news gets to the screen, reveals the phrase he’s too terrified to utter on air, and recalls run-ins with the high and mighty.

Dan Walker

Dan is the host of Channel 5 news. He has previously co-hosted BBC Breakfast fronted the BBC golf coverage and presented from the Olympics.  Dan has also been a 5Live presenter, Mastermind and Pointless contestant, and is is known for his success in extracting information from Alex Ferguson.

Holly Walsh

Briefly a CBBC presenter, Holly has gone on to appear on panel shows from 8 Out Of 10 Cats to Just A Minute, write for TV at home and in the US, including the acclaimed Motherland, and become a live hit. The Chortle Best Newcomer earned three Edinburgh award nominations, and her recent show was acclaimed for its ‘original lines and images that make the show a joy.’

Mark Watson

Multi-talented Bristolian comedian Mark is one of the leading live performers in the UK with his smart, sometimes surreal, occasionally ranting, but always entertaining routines. Alongside national tours, 24-hour shows, and myriad TV and radio appearances, he’s also an acclaimed novelist.

Justin Webb

Before he joined the Today programme Justin was the BBC’s first North America Editor. He also co-hosts the BBC podcast Americast, and writes about the USA for The Times. He explores the key differences and misunderstandings when it comes to Trump and US-UK-Europe relations, and considers leadership and leaders on all sides, with stories from behind the scenes in broadcasting and in the corridors of power. 

Jack Whitehall

After stand-up, hosting the BRITs and travels with his father, the Fresh Meat and Bad Education star has taken to the big screen starring in Jungle Cruise and Robots.

Josh Widdicombe

Originally a sports reporter, Josh switched to stand-up and quickly earned a nomination for the Foster’s Best Newcomer Award. The Times thinks he ‘shows confidence and charm that could sell out stadiums.’ He’s already established on Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week, and the topical Channel 4 show, The Last Leg.

Maisie Adam

The So You Think You're Funny? winner and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee has been widely tipped as one to watch for the future. Her approachable, down-to-earth style of observation and storytelling has won over audiences and critics alike.

Kaye Adams

Kaye’s credits stretch from news to talk shows via live debates, car and design programmes. She continues to host Radio Scotland’s morning show.

Ade Adepitan

After being afflicted with polio as a youngster, Ade refused to let disability get in the way of his love for sport and became ‘the Michael Jordan of wheelchair basketball.’ He represented GB at the European and World Championships, and won Paralympic bronze. He has since covered climate change in Africa, trekked through rainforests and hauled himself to the top of a 5,000ft volcano. Ade describes how he realised his condition wasn’t a big obstacle, and how we can all set our own boundaries.

Samira Ahmed

The former Channel 4 News anchor and winner of Celebrity Mastermind also presents arts output and hosts the podcast How I Found My Voice. Combining wit, intelligence and a breadth of interests Samira is as comfortable with Hollywood as she is with Westminster or the RSC.

Eshaan Akbar

Eshaan has appeared on shows such as Mock the Week, QI (becoming the first person of Bangladeshi heritage to appear on these shows), Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, The Big Asian Stand Up Night, Sunday Morning Live, and Good Morning Britain. You may also have heard him as the voices of Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, and Narendra Modi on Spitting Image.

Professor Jim Al-Khalili

As well as being a respected science communicator Jim is an active researcher specialising in theoretical nuclear physics and quantum biology. An acclaimed science writer and a regular on TV and radio, his presentations consider anything from the case for nuclear power plants to the weirdness of the quantum world, the prospects for time travel (and why it's much more likely forwards than back), the creation of life, the importance of asking the right questions (and accepting uncomfortable answers), and Medieval Arabic science.

Dolly Alderton

Dolly is a writer, podcaster, and a columnist for The Sunday Times. She is the author of the memoir Everything I Know About Love, which has been adapted into a TV show for the BBC. 

Lucy Alexander

Lucy has scripted and fronted rolling bulletins for ITN, presented Sky News and hosted ITV’s regional magazine show, London Today.

Sameena Ali-Khan

Sameena is the lead news presenter covering the East and West Midlands. She also anchors ITV Weekend News, has made films for Inside Out, and interviewed Prince Philip. 

Matthew Allwright

With credits including Rogue Traders, The Secret Tourist and Keeping Britain Safe, Matt is best known as a consumer champion and investigator of scams and ripoffs. He’s also hosted The One Show, The Code, and live events including the Royal Wedding and The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Clara Amfo

​​Alongside being a household Radio 1 name, Clara has hosted coverage of the Brits and the Baftas, taken a critical look at the fame industry, interviewed stars of stage and screen, and competed on Strictly, as well as celebrity editions of Pointless and Masterchef.

Stephen K Amos

Stephen made a big impact with his first sketch and stand-up TV show. He’s since published his life story: I Used To Say My Mother Was Shirley Bassey. Teasing his audience, Stephen delivers ‘unashamed feelgood entertainment,’ say the Standard.

Peter Andre

Singer and TV star Peter is as well known for his hits such as Mysterious Girl, Flava, and Insania, as he is for his long-running series of shows in which he invites ITV’s cameras to watch his family and professional life. He’s an engaging and up-beat live host, and an entertaining performer.

Alexander Armstrong

Actor, writer, and more recently singer, Xander is also one of the country’s most popular hosts; fronting Pointless and hosting his morning show on Classic FM. He’s also one half of Armstrong & Miller, has explored Italy for BBC One, portrayed David Cameron, and recorded Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

Nihal Arthanayake

After winning a Sony for Asian Beats, Nihal hosted specialist and primetime Radio 1 slots. He’s now a regular on TV and on Radio 5 live and joined the team covering the Tokyo Olympics.

Tim Arthur

In a career that has taken in leadership roles in the media, charity, arts, and finance, Tim reflects on the power of purpose-driven leadership, creativity, and human-centred innovation in times of rapid change. Drawing on his commercial leadership and this psychotherapy training, he explores how organisations can build resilient, emotionally intelligent cultures that drive both wellbeing and performance.

Richard Ayoade

Coming to prominence in the hit Channel 4 comedy The IT Crowd, Richard has gone on to present Travel Man and Gadget Man. He also acts as the deadpan guide to contestants navigating The Crystal Maze, has directed two hit feature films, written two books and regularly pops up on panel shows.

Steve Backley

Steve won medals in three consecutive Olympics and set three world javelin records. He was in the top ten for a decade, ranked No1 for three years. Steve shows how to plan for success, believe in yourself, enjoy rivalry and stay passionate about what you’re doing. He also demonstrates the cost of complacency and what happens when you rest on your laurels: “If you want to continue to be the best in the world, you must behave and compete as if you’re only the second best.”

Richard Bacon

Richard’s career stretches from Blue Peter to 5 Live, The Big Breakfast to political discussion programmes. He’s hosted his own Beer & Pizza Club on ITV4, The Big Painting Challenge on BBC1, and Benefits Britain: The Debate, and appeared on Have I Got News for You, Loose Women, and The Thick of It.

Stephen Bailey

Comedian, presenter, actor and writer, Stephen Bailey is a proud northern working class gay man. The multi-award nominated star’s indecorous brand of gossipy humour has singled him out as one of the UK’s most sought-after talents for comedy and entertainment formats.

Iona Bain

Money Blogger of the Year and author of Spare Change, Iona has quickly established herself as the leading authority on young people and personal finance. She examines key questions such as what challenger banks and fintech businesses offer that traditional models don’t, and how do companies prepare for a future of work defined more by tasks, short-term projects and the so-called gig economy.

Matt Baker

From Blue Peter to The One Show, Crufts to Countryfile, and coverage of the Olympics and Royal events, Matt is one of the most popular and versatile presenters working today.

Charlie Baker

Charlie jumped from warming-up for Jonathan Ross to guesting on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and team captain duties on A Short History of Everything Else. He’s been hailed by The Guardian as a ‘hyperactive funnyman’ – and ‘Devon’s answer to Frank Sinatra.’ He offers his own West Country interpretation.

Michael Ball

Michael has been described by The Mail as ‘the best musical theatre tenor of his generation.’ Aside from Love Changes Everything, the Olivier award-winner wowed fans as Raoul in Phantom, Marius in Les Mis and Edna in Hairspray. In cabaret Michael belts out a string of Lloyd Webber numbers.

Matt Barbet

As well as a decade on Channel 5 Matt’s career has taken in BBC News, Radio 1, ITV and covering everything from the Oscars to pro cycling. He's now at Sky News covering UK news and event throughout the week.

Sue Barker

The former French Open winner fronts Wimbledon and hosts BBC’s A Question of Sport.

Angela Barnes

Angela embarked on her life long dream to be a comedian after a career in health and social care. She won the BBC New Comedy Award and has become a regular on BBC Radio 4, as well as appearing on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo.

Emma Barnett

Before joining the presenting team of the agenda-setting Today programme, Emma took over Woman's Hour on its 75th anniversary. She fronted the radio institution for three years, leading the show in a more news-led direction. The Daily Telegraph’s first Digital Editor and former Women's Editor, Emma both presents and speaks with authority, humour and optimism about everything from business and technology to diversity and politics.

Claer Barrett

The Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and host of their Money Clinic podcast, Claer Barrett has vast knowledge of finance and consumer issues. From economic overviews to personal finance, consumerism to digitalisation, she makes everything she covers accessible and relevant. She considers finance sociologically and explores how it intersects with global issues such as mental health and the gender gap.

Simon Beale

Known to millions of listeners as one of Heart’s longest-serving presenters, Simon Beale has been a familiar voice on radio for over three decades.

Angellica Bell

After finding fame on CBBC, Angellica has gone on to be The One Show’s longest serving reporter, travelling the country and talking to people about a range of issues from the local to the international, the political to the cultural. She’s also fronted How Safe is Your House, Holiday Hit Squad, and The Great British Village Show.

Kate Bellingham

Originally an electronics engineer specialising in computing, Kate began her broadcast career on Tomorrow’s World. She has worked on programmes for the Open University, 5Live and ITV. Kate is a Patron of WISE – Women into Science, Engineering and Construction and was awarded a UKRC Women of Outstanding Achievement Award for her work in communicating science, engineering and technology.

Scott Bennett

Scott’s routines are drawn from real life experiences with wry observations on the absurdities of modern living. He has written for acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and appeared on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo.

Neil Bentley

The ex-Heart voice was one of the most popular names on the network, syndicated to 42 stations around the country.

Sanjeev Bhaskar

The ex -IBMe marketer has welcomed guests to No42, played King Arthur in Spamalot, and investigated a century of Indian film. He helped change television comedy with Goodness Gracious Me and turned detective in Unforgotten. He is also the Chancellor of the University of Sussex.

Andrew Bird

Once making the regulars laugh from behind his bar, Andrew moved into stand up and has and has performed around the world from Dublin to Doha, and supported Russell Howard and Michael McIntyre on tour. With a laid-back, conversational style he’s been described by Rhod Gilbert as ‘effortlessly engaging and funny as hell.’

John Bishop

The Liverpudlian is one of comedy’s biggest draws, with a smiling take on family life. John has cycled the length of Australia’s Gold Coast, gawped at gorillas in Rwanda and brought a new chat show to UKTV’s W channel. The Telegraph described John as ‘a marvellous raconteur.’

Roger Black

Roger was part of the team that clinched gold from the Americans in the 4x400m relay at the Tokyo World Championships. He also won Olympic silver, beaten only by Michael Johnson in Atlanta. Having achieved individually and as part of a team, Roger understands what it takes to become a champion and describes his 'Five Fundamentals' for success.

Jonty Bloom

Jonty was at the forefront of BBC radio and online coverage of the latest economic, business and European stories – from the workings of the central banks to the changing face of the high street.

Catherine Bohart

The Irish comedian and writer has made multiple appearances on shows such Mock The Week, A League Of Their Own, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, and The Stand Up Sketch Show and was also a regular correspondent on The Mash Report.

Liz Bonnin

Having started out presenting music and entertainment shows, Liz returned to her passion for science and nature, fronting Stargazing Live, Bang Goes the Theory, Horizon and documentaries including the award-winning Galapagos and the influential Drowning In Plastic.

The Reverend Canon Kate Bottley

Reverend Kate became a fan favourite on Gogglebox after going viral as the officiate in a wedding flash mob. Taking a break from full-time parish ministry, she presents Good Morning Sunday on Radio 2 and is seen regularly presenting Songs of Praise. She has also made appearances on Celebrity Masterchef, 8 Out of 10 Cats and writes for a variety of publications.

Adam Boulton

Over four decades, Adam has interviewed a remarkable nine Prime Ministers stretching back to Alec Douglas-Home. He’s covered eight general elections, Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office, and some of the biggest stories in politics and beyond. An author, presenter, columnist and founder member of the Sky News team, the former Political Editor is one of the best known political broadcasters in the country.

Lynn Bowles

Lynn sat alongside Chris Evans (and previously Terry Wogan) and Ken Bruce, presenting travel reports on the highest-rated radio station in northern Europe. After twenty years, she now hosts her own radio show in her native Wales.

Edith Bowman

Edith presented for MTV and across the BBC music network before a stint on Virgin Radio. She now hosts the Soundtracking podcast.

Frankie Boyle

Uncompromising, confrontational, controversial and very funny, Frankie Boyle is one of the most talked about comedians in the UK having baited tabloids, insulted viewers and entertained millions.

Kyran Bracken

Though plagued with injury, Kyran earned 170 Saracens caps and 50 for England – including a big contribution to the famous World Cup win. He explains how the team had several leaders, each responsible for their discipline but following a single game plan. As in business, they fought hard to deliver results and to leave the opposition in their wake. After dinner, the Dancing on Ice champion tells how his team became the best in the world - and describes the journey from turnovers to toe loops.

Fern Brady

Scottish comedian and writer Fern is a regular on comedy panel shows such as The News Quiz and The Now Show. Featured in Vogue as one of the Top Five Female Comedians, when Fern appeared on Taskmaster she quickly became a fan favourite.

Jo Brand

As well as doing the rounds on panel shows, the one-time psychiatric nurse has written and starred in an award winning sitcom, Getting On.

Gyles Brandreth

The diarist, novelist, and panellist is a reporter for The One Show, a regular on This Morning and brings his extraordinary wordplay to Radio 4 comedy. After dinner he reveals the part he played in the biggest cheque in British history, the 7 secrets of happiness and how Westminster and Whitehall really work.

Rory Bremner

Britain’s most celebrated impressionist continues to parody the foibles, cock-ups, excesses and excuses of the Great and Good. After making his acting debut in the West End and working in opera, he is back on I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. In cabaret Rory offers his own tribute to the famous and infamous of British and international politics.

Kevin Bridges

The jocular Scot sold 400,000 tickets for his last tour. His book, We Need To Talk About Kevin Bridges, has also achieved bestseller status. In his live show Kevin muses on sport, career choices and the talents of his fellow Glaswegians. According to The Guardian ‘It’s mainstream comedy with very sharp elbows.’

Jen Brister

Comedian and writer Jen has perfomed seven solo shows, presented on BBC 6 Music, and appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI and Mock the Week. She also written her memoir The Other Mother, which is a book for any parent who feels they don’t fit the mould of a traditional 2.4 family.

Alex Brooker

Despite a number of attempts Alex failed to qualify for any event in the Paralympics, but he did make it to the coverage team. He now co-hosts Channel 4’s The Last Leg.

Fiona Bruce

One of the BBC’s best-known presenters, alongside Question Time and Ten O’Clock News duties Fiona also fronts Antiques Roadshow and Fake or Fortune? Her career has also taken in quiz shows, state occasions and documentaries.

Lynda Bryans

A popular and familiar face in Northern Irish broadcaster, Lynda hosted the region’s main ITV news programme UTV Live, as well as Home Sweet Home, and ITV network programmes including Animal Hospital and Holiday. Having left broadcasting is now a lecturer at Belfast Metropolitan College.

Mike Bushell

Mike presents the sport on BBC Breakfast and covers a wide range of different pursuits for the show. Alongside his sporting day job he has also competed in Celebrity Mastermind, and Strictly Come Dancing.

Ed Byrne

After encountering gangsters and wrestlers in his trip down the Pan-American Highway, Ed also resumes duties as the most frequent guest on Mock The Week. According to The Telegraph, ‘Ed has the ability to layer laugh upon laugh, and make it look so easy.’

Gemma Cairney

The former stylist and Radio 1 host has presented documentaries on feminism, Mali, and mental health.

Simon Calder

The travel writer and broadcaster has straddled the world, but always insists on paying his way. Perhaps that’s why his favourite trip is the No.11 route from Liverpool Street to Camden. As you’d expect from a professional itinerant, Simon’s topics span Aberdeen to Zanzibar, via budget airlines.

Simon Callow

Simon’s credits extend from his one- man The Mystery Of Charles Dickens to Four Weddings And A Funeral, and now Chin-Chin with Felicity Kendall.

Torie Campbell

A versatile presenter, Torie has covered everything from powerboat racing and F1 to New York Fashion Week to the world’s largest gaming events.

James Cannon

James was Gillette’s original voice for The Best A Man Can Get. He has also picked up a Sony award for his Flirty at 9.30 feature on Capital.

René Carayol

René is an author, broadcaster, advisor and executive coach. He's worked with businesses and leaders around the world and examines the key behaviours that help leaders deal with a wide range of challenges, from changing organisational cultures to communicating strategy, practically embracing diversity and inclusion to responding to crises and scrutiny. He considers how leadership has changed from hierarchy to collaboration, authenticity and openness. Events are too complex and move too fast for one person to get it right all the time: leadership is not an indivi...

Peter Cardwell

Peter has had a unique career in both the highest levels of Government and broadcast journalism. He was appointed by two successive Prime Ministers as Special Adviser to two Northern Ireland Secretaries, a Home Secretary, Housing Secretary and Justice Secretary, delivering tactical and strategic advice, crisis management and media handling within significant government departments. He recounted much of it in his book, The Secret Life of Special Advisers. He is now the Political Editor and Presenter at TalkRadio.

Alan Carr

Standup superstar and king of chat, Alan’s sharp wit skewers and endears celebrities and audiences alike. Alan gleefully revives game shows of yesteryear alongside his judging role on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Pat Cash

The Aussie Wimbledon winner reached the final of the Delta Tour of Champions, only to be defeated by McEnroe. Now on the Legends circuit, Pat has fulfilled his rock’n’roll dreams on stage with INXS and performs with his own band The Wild Colonial Boys.

Andrew Castle

The former British No.1 hosts news phone-in on the London talk station and commentates at Wimbledon, as well as occasionally coaching the PM.

Andrea Catherwood

Andrea has anchored ITV News, been a regular on This Morning, presented business briefings for Bloomberg and interviewed Aung San Suu Kyi.

Jo Caulfield

Jo is the first female comic to play the new Mumbai Comedy Store. She’s written for Graham Norton and graduated from warm-up to panellist on Have I Got News. Other credits include Mock The Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Jo has enjoyed several Radio 4 series and toured the land with her Better The Devil You Know tour.

Ed Chamberlin

The ex-bookie fronts the network’s racing coverage, including Royal Ascot, the Grand National, Cheltenham and the Classics. He previously presenter Sky’s Premier League action and mediated between Jamie Redknapp, Frank Lampard, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.

Mark Chapman

Chappers presents 5Live Sport and Match of the Day, as well as the Sports Agents podcast. He’s hosted Football Focus and Final Score, and away from football he’s also fronted coverage of rugby, NFL, cricket and golf. As well as match coverage he’s presented sport-related documentaries, written a book, and completed the London Marathon.

Daliso Chaponda

Daliso is the son of a Malawian politician and diplomat. He became hooked on stand-up while studying in Montreal. Since making it to the final of BGT his TV credits include The Royal Variety Performance and QI. Daliso has also landed his own Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere, clocked up 300 million views online, and written science fiction and murder mysteries.

Craig Charles

Craig is best known for playing Dave Lister in Red Dwarf, and Lloyd Mullaney in Coronation Street. He first appeared on television as a performance poet, which led to minor presenting roles. He regularly features on national television, with appearances on many popular shows, and has hosted a wide variety of programmes including Robot Wars and The Gadget Show. He also hosts the afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Ajay Chowdhury

Ajay has twenty-five years start-up venture experience, building disruptive new digital businesses in a wide range of industries. Selected to be part of the Asian Power 100, Ajay won Dealmaker of the Year award from M&A Magazine, is one of the Top 100 Asian tech stars and was selected as one of the Sunday Times top 100 BAME business leaders in the UK.

Ben Chu

After studying Modern History at Jesus College, Oxford, Ben joined The Independent where he became a leader writer and then Economics Editor, before joining Newsnight.

Des Clarke

Capital Scotland’s breakfast co-host has also fronted the topical BBC show, Breaking the News. In cabaret the one-time sports reporter comes up with a stream of half-formed sentences, stupendous one-liners and spine-tingling wordplay.

Dr Ed Coats

Ed was chosen to join Cracknell and Fogle in a race to the South Pole. They skied for 16 hours each day and came in second – without any polar experience. In his workshop the hospital doctor uses storytelling and mindfulness techniques to give participants the tools to embrace challenge and live for the moment. Ed shows how exploring our feelings, opening up to change, managing criticism and agreeing short-term goals helps us withstand extreme pressure.

Alun Cochrane

Alun is a seasoned panellist with credits from Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats to Just a Minute. He’s also co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio. A master storyteller (described by one critic as ‘attractively dour’), Alan has won a Sony award, toured from New York to Hong Kong via Belgium, and starred in the Sky sitcom Trying Again.

Marverine Cole

Marverine is an award winning journalist and broadcaster. She has appeared on many of the UK’s most watched and listened to broadcasters, including Sky News, 5 News, BBC 5 Live and BBC Radio 4, and has joined the presening team at Good Morning Britain. 

Reverend Richard Coles

In a previous incarnation the priest, presenter, writer and I'm A Celebrity... scored chart success with Don’t Leave Me This Way. Since the heady days of 1980s pop stardom he’s been an agony uncle, a best-selling memoirist, a regular on Have I Got News For You, and a contestant on Strictly, Masterchef, as well as in the jungle. After dinner he admits to lurid excesses as a Communard, reveals how he got through the interview to train as a vicar, and how they avoid poisoning on Bake Off.

Sean Collins

With his characteristic gravelly Canadian drawl, Sean takes a look at everyday life in his adoptive country. To Chortle he’s ‘a master of the art of the digression without ever losing a thread.’ He was also the stand- out act at JLA’s 2013 Real Variety Show. TV credits include Michael McIntryre’s Comedy Roadshow.

Philip Collins

Philip was once a teacher and an equity strategist before becoming Tony Blair’s chief speech writer. As a writer for The Times and The New Statesman, Philip has explored the personalities, compromises and agenda of the leading political players as well as the broader nature of modern politics and society. Alongside examining what persuasive communication looks like, he also considers the power of speeches and storytelling.

Brian Conley

The Olivier-winning musical actor has worked with stars from Bob Hope to Eddie Izzard. He’s appeared on stage, TV and film, as well as on the Strictly dancefloor. On the corporate stage he asks hand-picked guests to duet.

Alexis Conran

Originally an advisor on the TV drama Hustle, Alexis moved to hoodwinking his victims onscreen with The Real Hustle before fronting Discovery’s Man v Expert and Hustling America. He’s also attempted to persuade his tech-sceptic friend Marcus Brigstocke of the virtues of gadgets on The Joy of Techs, and been a MasterChef champion. He reveals the psychology and behaviours that fraudsters often take advantage of as well as looking at the risks businesses and individuals face.

Kelly Convey

Picked out by Metro as ‘One of Nine Hilarious Women to Watch,’ Kelly doesn’t hold back when it comes to sharing her opinions on sex and society – especially her roots in working class Kent. TV credits include First Dates and Achievement Unlocked. She has supported Alan Carr and Russell Kane, and comes to the RVS fresh from appearances at Reading and Leeds Festival.

James Corden

Alongside his hugely successful US chat show (as well as Carpool Karaoke) James is still in A League Of Their Own. He also continues his acting career lending his voice to the animated film Trolls and the forthcoming Peter Rabbit, and appearing in the latest instalment of the Ocean’s franchise.

Victoria Coren Mitchell

In a varied career that has taken her from teenage Telegraph columnist to European Poker Tour event winner, Victoria has written plays, books and columns on everything from language to adult films. A panel show regular she has presented Have I Got News For You, films on art and Mary Poppins, and continues to front the cryptic quiz Only Connect.

Gordon Corera

Gordon Corera has spent over two decades covering intelligence, national security, cybersecurity and risk. As BBC Security Correspondent he has reported from all over the world, explaining the complex worlds of espionage, terrorism and geopolitics. He combines access to some of the most secretive organisations and agencies in the world with an ability to make complex, sometimes troubling information relevant, accessible, and even entertaining, as heard in The Rest is Classified podcast.

Fearne Cotton

Fearne is one of the most recognisable TV and radio hosts in the UK. She’s also a bestselling author and founder of the wellbeing brand Happy Place, which became the premise for her chart-topping podcast.

Felicity Cowie

As a Former BBC News and Panorama Editor and Producer, Felicity is an expert in the field of communication. She is the author of the book Exposure, which explains how business can utilise the media to its advantage, and relfects on her experience in journalism in speeches, where she inspires audiences to become better communicators. 

Chris Cox

As the mind reader who can’t read minds, Chris combines psychology, humour, body language, influencing skills and plain lying to suggest he actually can. According to Time Out, the star of the hit West End and Broadway show The Illusionists ‘does tricks that would make Jesus proud' and can boast working with Hugh Jackman, Heston Blumenthal, and on the stage production of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child.

James Cracknell

After his partnership with Matt Pinsent, the double Olympic champion teamed up with Ben Fogle for a series of adventures. They rowed across the Atlantic and raced to the South Pole. In their next challenge (to run, swim and cycle across the States), James was very nearly killed by a truck. He endured a gruelling physical and neurological recovery – then took part in the coldest race on earth. James explains why we should all continue to test our limits.

Hal Cruttenden

Hal is unashamedly suburban, teetering on the edge of a mid-life crisis. According one critic, ‘he takes the personal and the ridiculous, then whizzes them into a delicious comedy smoothie.’ He's appeared on Celebrity Chase , Richard Osman’s House of Games, and Celebrity Mastermind.

Jon Culshaw

Radio 4’s favourite impressionist broke through on Big Breakfast as ‘the man of 1000 voices.’ With a remarkable, instant recall of 350 voices from politics, showbiz and sport, the star of Dead Ringers and The Impressions Show can respond on the spot to virtually any audience request from Brian Cox to Barack Obama. He’s also a keen astronomer.

Declan Curry

After acquiring a big fan base for his early morning market reports, Declan moved to Working Lunch and 5 Live’s On the Money.

Tina Daheley

Tina’s work on TV and radio stretches across news and current affairs to sport and the arts.  She’s delivered the news on the BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Shows, and presented Radio 4's Woman’s Hour and Crimewatch.

Tess Daly

The former model and ex-SMTV Live presenter has earned her place in the nation’s hearts on Strictly. She’s also co-hosted The One Show and Children in Need.

Rachel Darcy

Rachel has been a regular continuity announcer for ITV1, C5 and BFBS. She was also the face of Comet.

Greg Davies

The ex-drama teacher’s credits include The Inbetweeners and The Cleaner. As well as appearing on everything from Mock The Week to Would I Lie To You? he also dishes out infuriating tasks to fellow comedians as the Taskmaster and hosts Sky’s revived musical quiz. In cabaret Greg lists the pros and cons of being exceedingly tall, especially in Thailand.

Rachel de Thame

Former ballet dancer and model, Rachel found her true vocation in gardening. The green-fingered goddess presents Gardeners’ World and coverage of the annual Chelsea flower-fest - for which her own prize-winning design was described by the judges as ‘elegant, feminine and curvaceous’.

Nikki Dean

Nikki is a presenter and technology and automotive presenter with over ten years of TV and event hosting experience that has taken her around the globe and seen her work with some of the world’s most exciting technology and car brands.

Jack Dee

After settling easily into the chair on the panel game, Jack’s gaze shifts to the studio audience in Sky Atlantic’s Don’t Sit In The Front Row.

Rob Deering

Armed with a battery of effects pedals, Rob homes in on the silliest lyrics ever written and songs you really shouldn’t listen to at certain moments in life. The Independent describe his superb musicianship and physical comedy as ‘nothing less than a joy.’ He has hosted 99 Things To Do Before You Die, toured with Emo Philips and set an impressive record by answering every question correctly on The Weakest Link.

Gary Delaney

With all the delight of a cheeky schoolboy, the double Sony Award winner is becoming the most quotable one-liner merchant in comedy. He wrote for 8 Out Of 10 Cats and A League Of Their Own before stepping into the spotlight on Mock The Week and 5Live’s Seven Day Saturday

Ortis Deley

As well as hosting The Gadget Show, Ortis has appeared as a technology reporter on The One Show, and a panellist on The Jeremy Vine Show. His love of technology and science has led to working with the Science Museum, to show that STEM is for everyone.

Grace Dent

As a columnist, Grace wrote weekly columns for The Independent and The London Evening Standard until she took on the role of restaurant critic for The Guardian, for which she won the Guild of Food Writers' Food Writing. She also appears on MasterChef, and hosts the hugely successful podcast Comfort Eating, where she chats to celebrity guests about food.

Susie Dent

Best known for presiding over Dictionary Corner, Susie examines the baffling origins and surprising meanings of words and phrases. The author of over a dozen books on words and language, she also hosts the Something Rhymes with Purple podcast and regularly appears on TV and radio including on The One Show, Would I Lie to You?, Woman's Hour, and, of course, Countdown's comedy sister show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Victoria Derbyshire

As well as fronting BBC Two's flagship news programme, Victoria is a multiple Sony Award-winner for her 5 Live show. Alongside news bulletins and programmes including Watchdog and Panorama, she fronted her own acclaimed BBC Two and News Channel show mixing journalism, debate and interviews.

Nadine Dereza

An award-winning journalist, Nadine is an experienced business presenter. She has worked for the BBC, Sky and CNN. She presents CNBC’s Internet of Things: Powering the Digital Economy, investigating how digital innovation is reshaping industries by disrupting existing business models. She is a media coach to some of the world’s best-known brands and is a judge of The Business Book Awards.

Katie Derham

The ex-ITV News anchor and dance enthusiast hosts classical concerts on TV & radio, and presents a podcast: Just the Tonic.

Dick and Dom

From the anarchy of da Bungalow to looking at the Absolute Genius of the likes of Archimedes, Brunel, and Turing, Dick and Dom are two of the most popular TV hosts around. With a wealth of shows they’ve presented and produced, the pair have also appeared as King Arthur and Patsy in Monty Python’s Spamalot and toured the UK with their own show.

Peter Dickson

As well as voicing the big ITV shows, Peter has released his own app and narrated Hollywood animations.

Jonathan Dimbleby

As well as chairing Radio 4’s weekly political debate, Jonathan has filmed documentaries in Russia, South America and Africa. He’s also explored events at home and abroad during World War II.

Alesha Dixon

The Brit nominated former Mis-Teeq and Strictly star is now firmly ensconced on Britain’s Got Talent. She has also presented a CBBC show and joined up with Paddy McGuinness in Your Face Sounds Familiar. On stage she draws on hits like Scandalous, performing to tracks with two backing dancers.

Omid Djalili

British-Iranian Omid is an award-winning stand-up and an acclaimed actor. His credits cover everything from panel shows to Hollywood films and US TV sit-coms. Intelligent, sometimes provocative, always entertaining, his stand-up is an energetic and engaging comedy masterclass.

Joel Dommett

Joel graduated from comedy clubs to host ITV blockbusters The Masked Singer and The Masked Dancer. In between he fronted Live in Chelsea and Impractical Jokers, and has appeared on everything from Casualty, Live at the Apollo, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

Jason Donovan

Jason has swept from Neighbours to No.1 hits to West End musicals – with a sprinkling of reality TV.

Jill Douglas

Jill was the first female presenter of Rugby Special. She’s since added the Tour de France, becoming the voice of Britain’s biggest growth sport.

Craig Doyle

Craig is the lead anchor of TNT Sports Premiership and European Rugby coverage and a regular presenter on This Morning. 

Alexander Dragonetti

From leading responses to natural disasters to peace negotiations to walking the psychological tightrope of The Traitors, Alexander has gone from teaching in a tough London school to Gaza and the Hindu Kush to a Scottish castle. He reflects on the lessons in risk, communication and values he's learned through his adventurous, unconventional life.

Anton du Beke

With partners from Ann Widdecombe to Jerry Hall, Anton danced on every Strictly series before graduating to a seat on the judges’ panel. He’s also hosted Hole In The Wall, appeared on Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas, and is a regular on Steph's Packed Lunch.

Dr Will Duffin

Will has delivered medical care in some of the world’s most remote and dangerous environments, from the Himalayas to Siberia to the Pacific Islands, and in high-pressure, high-stakes situations including medical evacuations and natural disasters. With evocative, compelling stories, he explores decision-making, resilience, teamwork and personal leadership based on real-life experience.

Sophie Duker

Sophie’s debut solo stand-up show, Venus, saw her nominated for the Best Newcomer award at the Edinburgh Fringe. She is a board member of the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society. Sophie has appeared on Taskmaster, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Last Leg, Live At The Apollo, and Mock the Week, and has performed and hosted masterclasses in stand-up comedy and improv internationally, in locations as diverse as New York, Utrecht and Accra.

Ian Dunt

The journalist and broadcaster penned Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now? and started the Remainiacs podcast alongside other pro-Remain commentators. A former editor of Politics.co.uk, Ian writes for a variety of newspapers and regularly appears on TV and radio.

Mark Durden-Smith

Mark has fronted reality, game and chat shows as well as sports coverage from European Tour golf to Spanish football and World Cup rugby.

Jonathan Edwards

Considered the finest triple jumper of all time, Jonathan Edwards is one of only four athletes in history to have held European, Commonwealth, World and Olympic titles at the same time. He remains the world record holder. Jonathan describes the pressures of competition and the battle to live up to his and others’ expectations in the most important sporting contest on earth.

Rick Edwards

From his early days acting and hosting T4, Rick is now one of the most versatile presenters around. As well as hosting BBC 5 Live's breakfast show, his credits include Paralympics coverage, documentaries, quiz shows and science podcasts.

Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards

Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards won the hearts of the nation when he came in last place ski-jumping at the Olympics, representing Great Britain for the first time. With his go-getter spirit, he continues to inspire people and reminds them that success isn’t always in the winning but in the trying.

Gavin Esler

Gavin presented Newsnight before moving to The Film Review, Dateline London and HARDtalk and was Chief North America Correspondent at the time of the Lewinsky hearings. He has also written about leadership in Lessons From The Top, and an analysis of English Nationalism in How Britain Ends.

Chris Evans

Chris is the host of the Virgin Radio UK breakfast show. Prior to that, he held numerous BBC roles, hosting the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, Top Gear, and The One Show.

Simon Evans

Simon is a regular guest on Radio 4’s News Quiz and The Unbelievable Truth, and expanded his range alongside Tim Harford taking a wry look at economics and money in Simon Evans Goes to Market. With unstinting sarcasm and wonderfully timed put-downs, he targets a whole herd of sacred cows – including the joys of parenthood.

Lisa Faulkner

Lisa appeared in Spooks and Holby City before appearing on, and winning Celebrity MasterChef which led to a new chapter in her career. She has since fronted John And Lisa's Weekend Kitchen with her husband John Torode, and regularly appears on Lorraine and This Morning.

Micky Flanagan

Micky’s tales of the journey from East End ‘erbert to reluctant middle class sophisticate have transformed him from painter and decorator to jobbing comic to headline star. He now sells out arenas and can boast television credits stretching from I Love My Country to The Royal Variety Performance

Shelagh Fogarty

The LBC and former 5Live presenter has opened PMQs to public scrutiny and interviewed everyone from those that run the country to the cast of TOWIE. Shelagh admits to having the odd dream about George Osborne, who found out and encouraged her to enjoy the experience. As the story proves, she’s also a marvellous mimic.

Ben Fogle

Since he first appeared on our screens in Castaway, Ben has rowed an ocean with James Cracknell, lived in Scott’s hut and joined Prince William in Botswana. He has also driven in Peru with a tense Hugh Dennis. The self-styled Accidental Adventurer has one big ambition remaining – to swim the Atlantic.

Professor Kevin Fong

Kevin is both astrophysicist, medical specialist and a natural storyteller. After working with NASA he specialised in lessons from the effects of extremes on human physiology. He is also part of hospital Emergency Response and Major Incident Planning, an air ambulance Emergency Doctor, and worked as a National Clinical Advisor to NHS England during the Covid-19 pandemic. All of this provides a unique insight into how we all cope with risk, planning and making decisions under pressure, as well as teamwork. He’s the author of Extremes – probing the limits of the human...

Matt Forde

Matt specialises in ‘pro-politics’ comedy. The former Labour Party special advisor turns his love and knowledge of all things political into entertainment, interviewing leading figures and colourful characters from Westminster and beyond whilst dropping in impressions from Blair to Trump in his live show and podtcast, The Political Party. He also indulges his other great passion as co-host of Absolute Radio’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Football show.

Philippa Forrester

After children’s TV, Robot Wars and Tomorrow’s World, Philippa is a keen environmentalist and continues to present and produce wildlife programmes.

Helen Fospero

Helen has presented for ITV, Channel 5 and Sky and appears on BBC One’s Watchdog and The One Show.

Jessica Fostekew

Jessica’s stand-up show Hench was nominated for the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award, a highpoint after numerous regular TV and radio slots ranging from BBC2's Live at The Apollo and QI, to Richard Osman's House of Games and Dave Gorman's Modern Life is Goodish. She is the co-host of The Guilty Feminist, an actress and a comedy writer. 

Mark Foster

Mark won fifty one international freestyle and butterfly titles including six world titles and eleven European. He also set eight world records and competed at five Olympics before honing his punditry skills for the BBC, taking to the Strictly dancefloor and becoming the force behind FitSteps. As well as lessons in preparation and focus, he has more recently opened up about his sexuality and how his reluctance to be open about being gay with colleagues and coaches may have impacted on his professional performance and general wellbeing.

Deborah Frances-White

Having recounted her unconventional life on the comedy stage and becoming a skilled improv performer, Deborah has become the host and author of The Guilty Feminist. 

Leigh Francis (AKA Keith Lemon)

Keith first saw the light of day in Bo’ Selecta! along with a host of other characters from Leigh’s unique imagination. He’s now the star of the ITV2 hit Celebrity Juice as well as series including Coming in America, Shopping with Keith Lemon, and with Paddy McGuinness, The Keith and Paddy Picture Show.

Vincent Franklin

Vince Franklin has two diverse, yet surprisingly well-matched careers. As an actor, he has played managers, spin doctors and sales speakers in Twenty Twelve, The Thick of It and The Office. As a communications expert he has helped multinational businesses understand the importance of clear communication with both staff and customers. With entertaining examples of the right and wrong way of doing this, Vince tells organisations how to deliver an attractive, engaging message as well as the power a personal story has to inspire trust and explain complex details.

Luke Franks

Luke has always been passionate about the metaverse, AI, crypto and NFT's. He launched his podcast Welcome to the Metaverse, attracting renowned experts as guests and owns a farm of NFT racing chickens, digital real estate and four pairs of valuable digital sneakers.

Sir Stephen Fry

The actor, novelist, autobiographer, presenter, poet and digital evangelist has also retold the Greek Myths, narrated the Sherlock Holmes books and appeared in the Hobbit films.

Kirsty Gallacher

Kirsty was a presenter at Sky Sports for twenty years,  and covered major sporting events including Wimbledon, the Olympics and the Ryder Cup. She presented TV shows such as Gladiators, The National Lottery, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, and Soccer-Aid, and was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. 

Ed Gamble

Ed is one of the UK’s most exciting comedians. He is co-creator and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, was a regular team captain on Mock the Week and is a resident judge on Great British Menu.

Frank Gardner

The investment banker turned reporter has made a remarkable recovery since being shot in Riyadh. He’s filmed in Afghanistan and LA, and returned to Saudi Arabia. Frank explains the battle of minds with Iran, with the potential for a working relationship which could help make the world a safer place. On general security risks, he believes “you don’t win or lose the struggle against terrorism, you can only reduce it to manageable levels.”

Kate Garraway

Kate is a TV and radio presenter, journalist, and the author of The Power of Hope. She launched the BBC 24-hour News Channel, and then worked at Sunrise on Sky News, before becoming part of the team on GMTV and Good Morning Britain.

Mel Giedroyc

From Eurovision to Have I Got News, Mel is one of the most popular presenters on TV. The Independent once described her as a ‘video age Joyce Grenfell.’ Alongside Sue Perkins she has reinvented daytime TV with Light Lunch and helped make The Great British Bake Off a television institution.

Rhod Gilbert

Since trying to answer all the questions in his own panel show, the Welsh comic has gone off in search of work experience – trying his hand as a butler and a drag artist and almost everything in between. He’s also undertaken vast nationwide tours, posing as The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo and accompanied by the Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst.

Amy Gledhill

Amy’s debut show The Girl Before The Girl You Marry, was nominated for Best Live Show at the National Comedy Awards and Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe.  She has appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show, The One Show, Pointless Celebrities, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Hypothetical, and The Emily Atack Show.

Fi Glover

Fi presents the afternoon show with Jane Garvey at Times Radio. During her time at the BBC she fronted multiple shows across Radio 4, Radio Five Live, and the World Service. 

Kerry Godliman

Down-to-earth and direct but likeable and chatty, Kerry’s take on life and family has been showcased on Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of 10 Cats, as well as her own Radio 4 sitcom. Her acting talents have seen her star in the Netflix comedy Mascots, BBC One’s military drama Our Girl, and the acclaimed Ricky Gervais series Derek and After Life.

Stuart Goldsmith

Amiable and sharp, The Times called Stuart a ‘stand-up expert.’ The host of the popular Comedian’s Comedian podcast has confessed to being horribly good-natured, and that despite having saved someone’s life (dressed as a policeman), he’s embarrassingly ill-equipped for more mundane challenges.

Will Gompertz

Will was the BBC’s first ever Arts Editor, entitling him to express his opinions on things like the Turner Prize. He is now the Director of Arts and Learning at the Barbican. The role brings together the arts and creative learning departments, and he will lead the creation and delivery of the next phase of the Barbican’s artistic vision.

Lewis Goodall

Lewis was the Policy Editor for Newsnight and played a significant role in the corporation’s election coverage. He also has experience working as a Sky News political correspondent, writing questions for University Challenge, and working in the United States Congress as an intern for Representative Diana DeGette of Colorado.

Jilly Goolden

With a mission to demystify wine and remove some of the off-putting language around it, Jilly has found fame as the country's favourite wine expert helping audiences to understand, differentiate and enjoy all varieties of wine.

Elliott Gotkine

Known for his reporting on the Middle East, Europe, and South America for CNN, Bloomberg and the BBC, Elliott is also an experienced conference facilitator.

Ivo Graham

A rising young star of the standup circuit, the unapologetically posh Ivo delivers observations about his life and awkwardness with charm and self-deprecation. The So You Think You’re Funny award winner has been described as delivering “joyous comedy with long words and beautiful linguistic flourishes”.

Patrick Grant

Patrick has a passion for craftsmanship, heritage and storytelling and knows how to build brands with purpose. After a decade in which he revived a Savile Row tailor, and launched an award-winning luxury business, he launched social enterprise Community Clothing earning himself widespread praise. He is a regular on TV and radio and is best known for the BAFTA nominated BBC One hit The Great British Sewing Bee.

Will Greenwood

Starting out as a city trader, Will became one of England’s most successful rugby players. In his presentation he shows how the World Cup-winning team went from seventh to top place driven by self-belief and clear leadership. Will describes how under-performing players were encouraged, not blamed; how everyone needs to be heard; and how at club level, relegation made him more determined than ever.

Nick Grimshaw

The former Radio 1 Breakfast Show host is also a familiar face on Channel 4 and fronted his own panel show on BBC Three, Sweat the Small Stuff. He also plays a live set of chart favourites, new music and pop classics.

Viv Groskop

Journalist and broadcaster Viv wrote How To Own The Room as an inspiring but also instructive look at how women from politics to comedy have overcome personal, professional and mental setbacks to become great public speakers. The book led to the successul podcast of the same name in which Viv interviews figures from a range of backgrounds and professions and looks at their experiences.

Sally Gunnell

One of the UK’s greatest hurdlers, Sally held Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth 400m titles at the same time. In presentations she recalls those who told her she wasn’t sufficiently tough or the right shape and size – which made her even keener to prove that she could still become champion. She also argues for a new approach to health at work; rather than deal with illness when it arises, Sally advocates a fitness regime in the workplace.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy

C4’s long-standing news anchor also fronts the channel’s flagship foreign affairs strand, and hosts the podcast Ways to Change the World.

Rich Hall

The caustic American has TV credits from Saturday Night Live to The David Letterman Show, and from QI to Stand Up For The Week. Distinctly craggy and seemingly bewildered by the world, Rich picks out some differences between Brits and our Americans cousins – paying fulsome tribute to the Royals.

Andy Hamilton

Andy re-invented BBC sitcom as writer and director of Outnumbered, and was the brains of Ballot Monkeys, a ‘real time’ sitcom set on the election buses of the four main parties. He’s also behind a holiday movie with Billy Connolly and David Tennant. Andy lends his wit and wisdom to Radio 4 panel shows, and shares his love of politics, science and football.

Dr Phil Hammond

The Private Eye columnist, Have I Got News For You panellist, comedy writer and NHS doctor has toured the country with his live shows including Rude Health and Games To Play With Your Doctor. Phil explains what goes through your doctor’s mind and addresses the less talked about medical queries, like ‘What’s the most effective sexual position for losing weight?’

Richard Hammond

Alongside car shows with a global fan base, the diminutive thrill-seeker has fronted science and engineering programmes, game shows and natural history specials.

Ben Hanlin

Ben made his break on YouTube, performing tricks through Michael McIntyre’s car window and travelling to Hollywood to doorstep Quentin Tarantino. He’s since appeared on Live at The Palladium, starred in The Illusionists in the West End and hosted ITV’s Tricked. Ben has also held a live audience of sixty two nationalities transfixed – even in his virtual show, everyone takes part in the magic

Dr Stephanie Hare

With a career that has taken in foreign policy research, tech company strategy, consultancy research and journalism, Stephanie is uniquely placed to consider the wide-ranging implications of living through a technological revolution. Looking at both the historical and political precedents, she considers what past upheavals have to teach us about AI, data privacy, policy making, cybersecurity and all aspects of the commercial and social future.

David Harewood

A popular and acclaimed actor, David made his reputation as the CIA boss in Homeland. He also received plaudits for his portrayal of Martin Luther King in The Mountaintop, starred in The Night Manager, and hosted Have I Got News For You. 

Roger Harrabin

The climate change specialist and founder of Costing The Earth covers green business and chairs debate on environmental and energy issues

Guto Harri

Communications adviser and storyteller, Guto worked alongside Boris Johnson during his tenure as London Mayor and later as Director of Communications at Number 10. Prior to politics, he worked in corporate communications and journalism. Guto was the BBC’s chief Political Correspondent and was posted to Rome and New York, as well as presenting some of the corporation’s flagship news programmes like Westminster Live, The World at One and PM. In his podcast Unprecedented, Guto offers an insider’s perspective on one of the most tumultuous eras in British politics.

Darren Harriott

Rising comedy star and Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominee Darren has been called “passionate, articulate, and witty” by the Evening Standard and has taken his brand of down-to-earth confidence to Live at the Apollo and Radio 4’s The Now Show.

James Haskell

One of England’s best back-row players, James has played top level club and international rugby all over the world. As well as being a Six Nations winner he has off-the-field interests stretching from a coffee brand to a health and fitness business. He considers his lessons in dealing with pressure, setting goals and getting the best from yourself and your team.

Charlotte Hawkins

Charlotte fronted the morning slot for Sky News and appeared on ITV’s This Morning before joining Eamonn Holmes on the early show.

Cherry Healey

Cherry began her onscreen career with numerous documentary series on BBC Three. She then presented Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods and Secrets of the Sales where she explored the psychology of sales shopping, and the tricks the high street stores use to keep us coming back for more. She has also appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and fronted Women's Health: Breaking the Taboos, where she uncovers the secrets and taboos surrounding women's health.

Nelufar Hedayat

Nelufar came to the UK as a refugee from Afghanistan, and has since built her profile as an award-winning journalist dedicated to telling the stories of marginalised people. She is vocal on issues such as food ethics and sustainability, having presented Food Exposed with Nelufar Hedayat, a programme which delves into the way our consumption of food affects the world we inhabit. Her documentaries on human trafficking have been viewed on both sides of the Atlantic on Netflix, Vice, National Geographic and the BBC.

Richard Herring

One of the most influential standups of recent years, Richard has gone from cult hits Fist of Fun and This Morning with Richard, Not Judy to writing with Al Murray to a string of popular one-man shows, podcasts and blogs. The Metro columnist combines original wit and observation with a willingness to tackle often controversial ideas.

Professor Noreena Hertz

Former ITV Economics Editor, Noreena is a leading economist and international bestselling author. Her work focuses on the socioeconomic implications of artificial intelligence, the lack of trust and existential threat felt by ‘Generation K’ and its connection to populism. With a track record of predicting national and global trends, Noreena has a profound understanding of the geopolitical and economic climate, examining the effects of the rise of populism on globalisation and business.

Harry Hill

Described as ‘an old-fashioned comic years ahead of his time,’ Harry scored huge ratings with TV Burp and is one of the country’s most popular comic performers.

Adam Hills

According to The Scotsman, ‘if Prozac was human it would be Adam Hills.’ He brought the same energy to Channel 4’s Paralympic show. The smiling Aussie comic now hosts a prime-time chat show back home, but returns to the UK for The Last Leg – sharing his contagiously positive outlook.

Stephanie Hirst

Stephanie Hirst has been a fixture on Commercial and BBC Radio during the last twenty-five years, and played at the highest level behind the mic. Since transitioning, she’s returned to National radio by joining Bauer’s Hits Radio brand. With diversity and inclusion close to her heart, she talks passionately about representation in the LGBTQ+ community and inspires others to believe in themselves and their goals.

Ian Hislop

Once the 67th most influential man in the country (according to GQ), Ian knows that people enjoy reading about bad news in difficult times. Private Eye has never been more popular, and as boss for over 30 years, Britain’s most sued man talks about the joys of litigation, fake news, and trust in politics and the media.

Dominic Holland

According to The Sunday Times, Dom is ‘the UK’s master of observational comedy.’ After publishing Eclipsed (about being less famous than his son), his latest project is an animated sitcom. Meanwhile he continues to guest on panel shows and blog about Tom – now being courted by Hollywood.

Chris Hollins

Chris played cricket for Oxford, and football for QPR. The Strictly champion continues to keep a sporting brief whilst also having covered news, consumer affairs, and national events.

Paul Hollywood

Originally trained in sculpture, Paul turned to bread making and pastry in grand hotels before displaying a talent for television. As well as closely inspecting contestants’ soggy bottoms, he has also shown off his own pies and puddings. After dinner Paul admits how he and ‘Bezza’ pine for a post-show take-away.

Alex Horne

Alex once scoured London for all 192 nationalities, before trying his hand at competitive ornithology. He now leads the inimitable Horne Section.

Nina Hossain

Nina has more than two decades of experience in the media industry. Before working across ITV News, she was the lead presenter on BBC London News and Newsroom South East.

Rufus Hound

From West End musicals to RSC dramas to children’s TV to panel shows, Rufus is one of the most popular and versatile performers around. Whether as a live host, contributing to Never Mind the Buzzcocks, dancing on Let's Dance for Sport Relief or singing and acting in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, he’s an irreverent, engaging, entertaining presence.

Russell Howard

Russell is seen as one of the best improv merchants in the business. He delivers his stories with a sense of wonder and joy; even his mischievous side is good-natured. Following the release of his Netflix special Lubricant, he became the sole comedian to have two of the top ten most-streamed specials across all platforms in the UK.

Kate Humble

The former co-presenter of Springwatch and Autumnwatch, Kate has carved out a niche as a specialist on the natural world, producing and presenting a wealth of BBC documentaries. 

Marvin Humes

Marvin made his name with X Factor runners-up JLS and has since become a presenter on Capital, co-hosted The Voice, and even became the first man to host an edition of Loose Women.

Ben Hunte

Ben’s journalism exposes important issues around sexuality, gender, race and inequality. Now an Anchor and Correspondent for CNN, he was previously a senior reporter for VICE, annd before that, was the first LGBTQ Correspondent at the BBC where he shined a light on key issues affecting the LGBTQ community. In speeches, he shares his own experiences as a gay Black man and expresses the importance of education.

Sir Geoff Hurst

McDonald’s Director of Football is still the only man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final and then make a new start as an insurance salesman. Geoff talks about how the game has changed, and the extraordinary experience of lifting the Jules Rimet trophy.

Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya is a baker, television presenter and columnist who stepped into the public eye after she won the sixth series of The Great British Bake Off. She has since developed a career as a presenter, and has written several popular cookery books.

Armando Iannucci

Armando made his mark as the co-creator, writer and producer of Alan Partridge and the seminal On The Hour and The Day Today. He went on to win plaudits for The Thick Of It, introducing the gloriously odious Malcolm Tucker to the world. After shining a sharp satirical light on Westminster, and taking both Partridge and Tucker (separately) to the big screen, he created the Emmy-winning hit HBO series, Veep. He also co-wrote and directed a boisterous comic take on Russian history with The Death of Stalin, and an unconventional Dickens adapatation, The Personal History of David Copperfield....

John Inverdale

John has reported on the action at seven Olympics, as well as many Six Nations tournaments, Ryder Cups and Commonwealth Games. Away from the mic he fulfils his responsibilities as a Director of Esher RFC and is a keen supporter of Lincoln City.

Simon Jack

After an early career in commercial and investment banking, Simon went on to be the chief business presenter on Radio 4’s Today programme. As Editor he now leads the broadcaster’s coverage of events in the business world from money markets to the tech sector. Combining insight and analysis from the corporate frontline with an ability to explain the intricacies of markets and policy in an accessible, even entertaining way, Simon also reveals what you can learn from interviewees’ body language, and how reporting on the financial markets is very much like dealing with...

Colin Jackson

Colin was ranked among the top ten hurdlers in the world for nearly two decades – retaining the 110m record for thirteen years. He has since picked up his spikes to train young athletes. Away from the race track he’s become a polished presenter, and one of the driving forces behind Sport Relief. Colin speaks about the winning formula, the mental visualisation techniques and the unwavering dedication needed to stay at the top of your game.

Greg James

The host of Radio 1's Breakfast Show can also be found covering music festivals and co-presenting the cricket podcast, Tailenders. 

Rhys James

With charm, puns and even poetry, Rhys looks at his life and the world around him. As well as his own Radio 4 series he’s appeared on Mock the Week and A League of Their Own

Jameela Jamil

Starting out presenting music and youth programmes on Channel 4 and Radio 1, Jameela has gone on to work as a model, photographer and scout in the fashion industry, as well as launching her own line of clothing. Now best known for her role in the hit Netflix series The Good Place, she also hosts the US game show The Misery Index, and is a judge on the reality contest show Legendary. She is also an active and high-profile campaigner on issues of gender, diversity and body image.

Dr Christian Jessen

The presenter of Channel 4’s BAFTA-winning Embarrassing Bodies has worked in Africa and on Harley Street. Christian’s aim is to simplify and de-stigmatise the sometimes complicated and embarrassing world of medicine. He addresses all aspects of the serious side of health, wellbeing and medicine, as well as taking a more light-hearted look at the history of healthcare and being a GP.

Roger Johnson

North West Tonight lead co-host Roger has covered regional and international events and won awards for his sports reporting.

Gethin Jones

The former children’s TV presenter has co-hosted The One Show, competed in Strictly and MasterChef, and has presented everything from quiz shows to sports coverage to documentaries.

Milton Jones

Aside from regular appearances on Mock The Week, Milton dishes up more deliciously surreal comedy for Radio 4. The gold Sony Award-winner tickles audiences with a constant stream of puns – including warnings for cat lovers and helpful advice if you find yourself being chased by a police dog.

Rosie Jones

Rosie's comedy incorporates her experience as a gay woman with a disability. As well as writing on sitcoms and taking on acting roles, she is known for appearing on TV's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Last Leg and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle. 

Josh Jones

Josh has just been nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at Edinburgh. The Manchester comic has already clocked up appearances on 8 out of 10 Cats, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and Goes Horribly Wrong. He also hosts Fast Food Face Off and the historical-gossip podcast Dead Drama. On stage Josh insists that “I can do highbrow – I just choose not to.

Jeremy Kahn

Fortune's AI Editor and the author of Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future, Jeremy provides analysis and insights into how AI is reshaping work, society and human behaviour. He explores both the vast potential and serious risks of AI, offering a roadmap for navigating our rapidly evolving technological future.

Natasha Kaplinsky

Originally a Labour Party researcher, Natasha has presented BBC, ITV and Five bulletins. She plays an active role with Save the Children and has appeared on Have I Got News For You and The Proms. She is also the first winner of Strictly Come Dancing.

Vernon Kay

Having fronted programmes from All Star Family Fortunes to Splash!, NFL coverage to his own radio shows on Radio 1 and Radio X, Vernon is one of of the country’s most familiar and popular presenters.

Ben Kay

Ben joined England’s rugby team shortly before the famous World Cup victory, and was still playing four years later when they struggled to reach the final. In presentations Ben considers the differences between the two teams – and the lessons they teach us about leadership, culture and attitude. Now at the helm of his own ad agency, and a key member of BT Sport’s Premiership team, he’s very well placed to translate on-field experience into practical business tips.

Shola Kaye

Shola is an award-winning speaker who specialises in diversity and inclusion, empathy, communication, and leadership. She is a bestselling author and has written for several publications including Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar.

Spencer Kelly

The self-confessed technology tourist fronts the guide to the latest gadgets and computer industry news, which airs around the world.

Lorraine Kelly

The daytime host and columnist has also held sway on Have I Got News For You and Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Luke Kempner

From his viral video hit Downstairs at Downton where he skilfully and affectionately mocked many of the period drama’s most popular characters, to regular appearances in Murder in Successville and uncanny impressions of Bear Grylls, Arsene Wenger and Jeremy Kyle, Luke has made a name for himself with contemporary impressions and engaging performances.

Shaparak Khorsandi

Alongside standup credits like C4’s Comedy Gala at the O2, Shaparak makes her mark on shows as diverse as Loose Women, Question Time and HIGNFY. She’s also written an hilarious account of growing up in a strange place: A Beginner’s Guide To Acting English.

Patrick Kielty

The Ulster comic boasts credits from Fame Academy to Live At The Apollo, as well as Help tour gigs and a Big Country radio sitcom.

Ian King

Ian King is a two time winner of the British Journalist of the Year Award. He has his finger on the pulse of news in the business and financial worlds, using his daily Sky News show to tackle the biggest stories, and hold business leaders and CEOs to account.

Myleene Klass

Since her early pop success, Myleene has returned to her first love of classical music, recording hit albums and presenting classical programmes on TV and radio. She has been a regular on screen as both presenter and guest, on chat shows, music programmes and quiz and panel show, including her famed time in the jungle with I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Away from broadcasting she’s also been a bestselling writer, businesswoman, and charity ambassador.

Dr Aleks Krotoski

Aleks switched from computer games to academia. She focuses on the interaction between psychology and technology – and the impacts it has in ways we don’t always realise. In a new series of R4’s Digital Human, Aleks explores ethical matters like privacy. After spending 24 hours in a smart home to find out what information it could collect about her and how close it was to her true self, Aleks asks “What are we afraid of, really?”

Nish Kumar

An acclaimed live performer who combines politically-inspired fury and bewilderment with the world and a sharp, intelligent delivery Nish has also become a TV and radio regular. As well as hosting BBC's satirical Mash Report he's a panel show regular having appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, and Have I Got News for You, as well as Question Time and Taskmaster, and has chaired the the Radio 4 institution The News Quiz.

Kae Kurd

British-Kurdish stand up Kae is making a name for himself. He is recognised as one of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars, celebrated for creating and curating online content across a range of platforms, including The Flare Button, TikTok’s first ever live vertical football studio format.

Jamie Laing

Jamie is the co-founder of Candy Kittens, the fastest growing confectionary brand in Europe. Since his TV debut on Made In Chelsea over a decade ago, he has remained a regular favourite on our screens including hosting the BBC Three show I Like The Way U Move and reaching the finals of Strictly Come Dancing.

Jake Lambert

After making people laugh on Twitter, Jake graduated to gag writing for The Ranganation, The Apprentice, Bake Off and Netflix’s FL!NCH. He’s also toured with the likes of Jack Dee, Kerry Godliman and Tom Allen. Jake is making his name as a stand-up with a mix of one-liners, short stories and passing thoughts – like how best to put a stop to public displays of affection.

Angela Lamont

Angela is a science and technology presenter who thrives on making potentially complex subjects engaging and enjoyable, not only for her audiences but also to encourage young people into industries where they can change the world for the better. Angela doesn’t just host an event, she gets under the skin of it; becomes part of the organisation and sees it from the inside, not as an outsider. 

Amar Latif

Amar almost entirely lost his sight by the age of eighteen, but with determination and a desire to prove everyone wrong, he not only went on to explore the world, but start a business to help others do the same. He's also become a documentary filmmaker and presenter and has appeared on shows from The Last Leg, to The One Show, to Celebrity MasterChef.

Alice Levine

From My Dad Wrote a Porno to Taskmaster, her own Radio 1 weekend show to Channel 4 documentaries, Alice Levine’s career runs from comedy to music to hard-hitting factual programmes. Away from the microphone she is also the co-founder of food and lifestyle brand Jackson&Levine.

Paul Lewis

The Radio 4 personal finance man has also written several books, the latest being Pay Less Tax.

Dame Denise Lewis

Despite suffering an Achilles tendon injury, Denise swept to victory at Sydney, becoming only the sixth British woman to win Olympic gold in the history of track and field. In presentations, she encourages delegates to see her medal not just as a symbol of winning, but also of collaboration, passion and ambition.

Laura Lexx

With light, imaginative and honest quips, award-winning comedian, writer and actor, Laura has quickly become a bright, amusing and gutsy voice on modern culture.

Robert Llewellyn

After hosting Scrapheap Challenge and interviewing guests in his car, Robert has brought Kryten back to the screen whilst also writing, hosting YouTube series, and pursuing his love-hate relationship with tech.

Toby Longworth

Bill Bailey’s former comedy partner has narrated the Book of the Week on Radio 4 and has provided voices for Star Wars - The Phantom Menace, Hitchhiker’s Guide and Dr Who.

Judi Love

One of British comedy’s most exuberant talents, Judi resonates effortlessly with her audience. Her motto “laughter is healing”, encapsulates both her philosophy of life and her approach to attacking subjects at a ticklish tangent. 

Matt Lucas

Actor, writer and presenter Matt created characters that became part of the fabric of British comedy with Little Britain. He went on to star in stage musicals, films and sitcoms on both sides of the Atlantic, before co-hosting proceedings in the Great British Bake Off.

Tom Lucy

Starting at just sixteen Tom quickly rose through the comedy club circuit to became one of the youngest professional stand-up comedians in the world. As well as performing all over the UK, Tom has toured internationally in the Middle East, across Europe and a few select US shows in New York and Los Angeles.

Joe Lynam

The Newstalk Business Editor is one of few journalists with everyday experience of business life having run a chain of restaurants in Germany before he moved into journalism. With almost 20 years at the BBC, Joe has covered everything from the financial crisis and the political fallout from the EU referendum to the spread of disinformation across media platforms and the social impact of phone fraud. He also presents The Newsroom and hosts a number of business podcasts. 

Zoe Lyons

From her award-nominated Edinburgh debut to sell-out tours and appearances on everything from Mock the Week to Just a Minute, This Week to Celebrity MasterChef, Zoe has become one of the country’s most popular live comedians with, as The Guardian has said, “what it takes to delight any crowd.”

Ben Lyttleton

Ben believes in the power of football as a force for good, and advises football clubs, organisations and brands on innovation, cultural insight, and fandom to help grow the game. His book Twelve Yards: The Art & Psychology of the Perfect Penalty, tells the definitive story of the spot-kick.

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd

Born and bred in Glasgow, Christopher is a stand up comic whose natural warmth, wit and timing have seen him quickly become one of Scotland’s most popular up-and-coming comedians.

Fred MacAulay

Fred ran away from accountancy before it was too late, turning into one of the most polished comedy talents in the country. Broadcast credits include QI, They Think It’s All Over and Radio Scotland’s long- running breakfast show, MacAulay & Co. He is now a regular on a raft of radio panel games.

Calum Macdonald

Calum covers the news on the Times Radio breakfast show. Previously at the BBC, he has interviewed everyone from cabinet ministers to spies and protestors. 

Tatty Macleod

Tatty is a French/English bilingual stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. She has gained a huge online following thanks to her French vs English sketches which have amassed over fifty million views across Instagram and TikTok.

Alex Macqueen

Alex will be recognisable to fans of The Thick Of It, The Inbetweeners and Downton Abbey. Alex is a natural raconteur and awards host. After dinner he reveals how a vital lesson from the criminal bar, saved his career.

Jamali Maddix

An old soul in a young body, Jamali is a bold stage presence, having sold out his last tour across multiple countries. You may see him on Nevermind the Buzzcocks, or remember him as one of Taskmaster's more unruly contestants. He has meanwhile written and produced his own short film, Documenting Life.

Sally Magnusson

Sally’s long list of broadcast credits stretches from Songs Of Praise and Breakfast News to The Daily Politics, Woman’s Hour and Panorama.

Kavita Maharaj

Kavita has presented for Bloomberg, ITV and CNBC. As host of Powerlunch she has interviewed business figures, policy makers and central bankers.

Emily Maitlis

Emily co-hosts the daily podcast The News Agents, with Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall. She was previously the lead anchor on Newsnight and has written a personal examination of the world of broadcast news in Airhead: The Imperfect Art of Making News. 

Penny Mallory

The ex-rally champion’s career has taken in stunt driving and Top Gear. She’s also faced her own fears in a boxing ring, run marathons and climbed Kilimanjaro. Reflecting on her own experience of conquering adverse conditions, Penny considers the nature of high performance, the mindsets that hold people back and transformational leadership.

Esther Manito

Since launching her stand-up career, Esther Manito has gone from strength to strength, having toured her acclaimed solo show Hell Hath No Fury, and appearing of Live at the Apollo.

Juliet Mann

The bi-lingual ex-Paris correspondent has also reported from the NYSE and rollerbladed with a Finance Minister. She has reported for Sky, the FT, CNBC and CNN.

Andrew Marr

After grilling politicians for the BBC Andrew now leads the New Statesman’s political stories and offers his own opinions on Westminster at LBC. He also fronts a weekly discussion show on Radio 4 and shares his musical tastes on Classic FM. Over dinner, Andrew takes a look at some of those who have had a lasting influence, from Tony Blair to Keith Richards and Martina Navratilova.

Paul Mason

The former Newsnight reporter sums up his brief as ‘profit, people and planet.’ In presentations he sets out the risks facing business and policy makers, and the growing clash between network and hierarchy. Paul explores how economic crisis, social networking and a new political consciousness have combined to create waves of activism – from online campaigns to the rise of populist parties across the UK and Europe. He sizes up the economic and social implications.

Ana Matronic

Scissor Sisters co-vocalist Ana found international success with the band who became stars with their infectious pop hits such as I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ and Filthy/Gorgeous. Away from the group she’s an engaging host and as a DJ she’s certain to get even the most reluctant on to the dance floor.

James May

From cars to toys, wine to space, James indulges his love of all things engineering, scientific and nostalgic. Mocked by his Top Gear/Grand Tour colleagues for his reluctance to rush, James embraced slowness in The Reassembler taking apart and reconstructing everyday objects in his shed.

Sam McAlister

Having secured exclusive interviews with the likes of Sheryl Sandberg, Justin Trudeau, Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, and Eric Schmidt, Sam most notably led negotiations for the ground-breaking Newsnight interview with HRH Prince Andrew. She reveals what these types of interviews say about leadership, reputation and communication in the modern age. She also examines the personal and professional relationships behind the scenes; the persuasion, compromise and empathy required to develop trust and understanding between all parties, and knowing what questions to ask (and which ones not ...

Daisy McAndrew

Now co-hosting Talkradio’s mid-morning show, Daisy has co-hosted Daily Politics and covered political and economic briefs for ITV. She has also hosted Have I Got News For You and guested on Loose Women and This Morning.

Susie McCabe

Susie’s brilliant storytelling, acute observations and killer punchlines have made her one of the most sought-after performers in the UK.  With four sell-out shows at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, she continues to be the fastest-selling artist at the festival.

Paul McCaffrey

Paul is an award-winning comedian who charms audiences with all-too-relatable frustration at the world around him and the people inhabiting it. With a warm, chatty style he takes shots at everything from humble-brags to hangovers.

Davina McCall

Presenter, fitness guru, and author, Davina’s career has spanned three decades and is one of the UK’s most loved TV personalities.

Kevin McCloud

A hugely respected designer, Kevin champions regeneration and sustainable communities.

Sir Trevor McDonald

ITV viewers’ favourite anchor also launched a Better English campaign before leaving the newsroom to tour the Med, Caribbean and Mississippi.

Jimmy McGhie

Jimmy has fast become an extremely experienced and sought after awards host and comedian having stormed the Real Variety Show back in 2015. He mixes a sunny disposition with cynicism and bemusement at much of the modern world all delivered with a cheeky natural charm. He regularly provides the studio warm up for The Graham Norton Show as well as Loose Women and The Claudia Winkleman Show and his onscreen TV credits include Russell Howard’s Good News, Live at the Electric, 7 Days and a host of International Comedy festival Galas.

Alistair McGowan

Since his early days on Spitting Image, Alistair has progressed from sketch shows and BBC dramas to West End musicals and self-penned plays. In cabaret he continues to dish up his favourite impressions – with an eye on the latest gossip, political personalities and back page headlines.

Paddy McGuinness

From deluded doorman of the Phoenix Club to Question of Sport and Top Gear co-host via ITV’s hit dating show Take Me Out, Paddy has gone from comedy partner of Peter Kay to one of the biggest presenters in the country.

Lee McKenzie

Alongside a decade reporting from the Formula One pit lane Lee has also covered rugby, football, tennis and the Olympics and Paralympics. She has made four racing drivers cry (mostly for positive reasons) and earned a co-driver’s place in the World Rally Championship.

Lucy Meacock

Lucy presents ITV’s Weekend News and the North West’s current affairs show, Granada Reports. Other credits include The Late Debate.

Thomasina Miers

After winning MasterChef, Thomasina looked back to her time spent in Mexico to inspire her Wahaca chain bringing the diversity, verve and colour of Mexican street food to the British restaurant scene. Under her leadership the company have placed sustainability at the core of their creative, modern culture.

Geoff Miller

As National Selector, Geoff oversaw a golden era for England cricket, including successive Ashes victories. He’s now President of Derbyshire Cricket Club. With unswerving comic timing Geoff is modest about his own ability on the field: “Altogether I dropped 627 catches, two of which were difficult.”

Ben Miller

After Death in Paradise, Primeval and an Edwardian homage to the Olympics with his comedy partner, Ben turns his attention to physics.

Louise Minchin

Since leaving the breakfast TV sofa Louise hosts Her Spirit Podcast to inspire women everywhere to live a healthier, happier life. She has also appeared as herself in Spooks and Torchwood, competed in Celebrity MasterChef, and represented Britain at the World Triathlon Championships.

Aasmah Mir

Before presening the breakfast show on Times Radio alongside Stig Abell, Aasmah hosted Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 with Reverend Richard Coles, and won Celebrity MasterChef. 

David Mitchell

As well as starring in the cult hit Peep Show with his comedy partner Robert Webb, the pair have also appeared in Back and Ambassadors. David has also appeared in everything from Ben Elton’s Upstart Crow to Jam & Jerusalem, but the writer, actor and presenter is perhaps best known as one of the best panel show guests around, cropping up in everything from QI to Have I Got News... as well as captaining on Would I Lie to You?

Maddie Moate

Maddie is a popular science and technology presenter both online and on TV. Whether exploring the wonders of the natural world on BBC Earth’s Youtube channel, testing electric vehicles for Fully Charged or teaching children about the wonders of everyday objects, Maddie’s high energy and enthusiasm for all things science and technology inspires audiences young and old alike.

Jason Mohammad

BBC TV and Radio Presenter Jason is a sought-after host in the events world. Best known for his role on BBC One’s fast live football scores show Final Score and flagship football shows Match Of The Day and MOTD2, Jason’s professionalism, warmth and humour makes him a massive hit with live audiences. He also presents the show Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2.

Patrick Monahan

The only Irish-Iranian-Geordie on the comedy circuit, Patrick’s blend of improv and storytelling gave him a serious fan base before he won Show Me The Funny. According to a Standard critic, ‘Monahan’s Tiggerish energy could power the national grid.’

Justin Moorhouse

Justin was a salesman for years before contacting a comedy club and performing a stand-up routine, aged twenty nine. He has appeared in Phoenix Nights and Ken Loach's film Looking for Eric. He is also a regular presenter on BBC Manchester and hosts the podcast About 30 Minutes, No More Than 45.

Lowri Morgan

Lowri has over twenty years’ experience of broadcasting. Her face is a familiar feature in adventure documentaries which follow her competing in some of the toughest endurance races in the world. She has lived with indigenous tribes and dived two and half miles down to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean to visit the wreck of Titanic.

Maryam Moshiri

As one of the BBC News Channel’s main anchors, Maryam has become a familiar face through her coverage of breaking news stories, as well as anchoring the channel’s flagship international news programme The World Today.

Mr Swallow

A comic mix of exaggerated ego, overexcited performance and genuinely impressive magic skills, Mr Swallow is the creation of actor, writer and comedian Nick Mohammed. Whilst Mr Swallow has starred in his own Sky programme, Nick is a veteran of sitcoms including Intelligence (which he also wrote) and Uncle, and films including Absolutely Fabulous and The Martian.

Stephen Mulhern

Television and radio presenter and magician Stephen, is the host of Britain’s Got More Talent, Catchphrase and In For a Penny. He's also covers for Chris Evans on Virgin Radio’s breakfast show, and tours the UK with his variety and magic shows.

Neil Mullarkey

Neil has appeared in Whose Line Is it Anyway, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, QI and two Austin Powers movies. He founded the famous Comedy Store Players with his comedy partner Mike Myers. He also shares insights from improv and theatre with organisations across the world enhancing communication, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Naga Munchetty

Originally a business producer on C4 and a presenter on Bloomberg, Naga joined Working Lunch before taking on general news duties. She’s now a regular on the BBC Breakfast sofa as well discussing news, sport, politics and life on her 5Live show.

Clive Myrie

Before he took on the weekend news and BBC quiz, Clive reported from eighty countries. He has also presented Panorama’s The Virus vs the Vaccine, been a panellist on Have I Got News For You, and made a brief appearance in the Alan Partridge film Alpha Papa.

Sangita Myska

Sangita is an award winning journalist, and familiar face on British television news. She has worked on a wide range of BBC output including News, Current Affairs, General Factual, and Consumer Affairs programmes, and currently is a weekend presenter on LBC. 

Trevor Nelson

With many compilations and a star-studded podcast under his belt, Trevor is a pillar of the UK RnB industry. With popular shows on Radio 1Xtra and Radio 2, he entertains with soul and old skool R’n’B.

Sue Nelson

The science, technology and engineering journalist and broadcaster once applied to be an astronaut and investigated the banks’ security. She has looked at subjects from the unsung women pioneers of the space race to the NHS's IT programme.

James Nesbitt

Jimmy’s credits extend from hospital drama to travelogue, fantasy to comedy, on big and small screens, with roles in The Hobbit trilogy, Cold Feet, The Missing, and Stan Lee's Lucky Man.

Tom Newton Dunn

A former Political Editor of The Sun, Tom also hosted the show First Edition on TalkTV. He examines the personalities behind the headlines and considers likely events that will shape British politics, and the media and public responses to them.

Mary Nightingale

The one-time City eurobond dealer has twice been voted Newscaster of the Year by her industry peers. She also covers State occasions and hsd hosted Britain’s Best Dish.

Geoff Norcott

Undermining the assumption that a comedian from a working class background and who used to be a teacher must take a left-wing view of the world, Geoff takes aim at all political persuasions whilst considering the difficulties of being ‘right leaning but well meaning.’

Graham Norton

Like the late Terry Wogan, Graham enjoys a chat show, a slot on Radio 2 and a ringside view at Eurovision. He is also the Telegraph’s agony aunt.

Dara O Briain

Dara is best known for Mock the Week, Dara & Ed’s Great Big Adventure and Stargazing Live. He’s also commiserated with Apprentice contestants, revived Countdown and Robot Wars, written Tickling the English and Secret Science, and performed to packed theatres from Moscow to Malta. 

Jacqui Oatley

Having worked extensively on the BBC and ITV, Jacqui is one of the country’s leading sports broadcasters. She was the first woman to lead football commentary on 5live before going on to be the first woman to cover a game for Match of the Day. She’s interviewed the biggest names in sport and alongside football has worked on darts, golf, rugby league, tennis, snooker and Moto GP.

Ore Oduba

Starting out on Newsround, Ore has gone on to host everything from Olympics coverage to The One Show. He was also the breakout star of Strictly going on to win the dance contest.

Rageh Omaar

Rageh became a household name as BBC Baghdad Correspondent, dubbed the Scud Stud. He has since written Revolution Day and covered events as they unfold in the Middle East for the Arabic Al Jazeera network and ITV. He believes the movements that surfaced in Tunis and Cairo were only the start of a huge shift in which the West has a vital interest: “We shouldn’t give an impression of fearing this change. We should be a midwife to it.”

Paddy O’Connell

The Broadcasting House presenter entertains two million listeners every Sunday with an upbeat take on the news. A former Wall Street reporter (he once played Xbox against Bill Gates), he is also familiar to viewers of BBC World. He shares at least eight reasons to be optimistic.

Dermot O’Leary

The This Morning presenter also hosts The Dermot O'Leary Show on BBC Radio 2. 

Chris Packham

Known for fronting The Really Wild Show and Springwatch, Wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham is a dedicated environmental campaigner. He educates and inspires audiences on the natural world and shares stories of travels across the globe.

Mica Paris

A regular at Ronnie Scott’s and the Jazz Café, and on Later with Jools Holland, the soul diva returned to her roots in her latest album, Power In Numbers. Her after dinner show includes I Never Felt Like This Before and My One Temptation – singing either to tracks or with piano accompaniment.

Rachel Parris

Rachel has appeared on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, and Cats Does Countdown. She is known for her for her viral segments on BBC2's The Mash Report and Dave's Late Night Mash. Rachel is also an experienced improviser, and a founding member of the award-winning improv comedy Austentatious.

Andy Parsons

Andy delivers ‘terrific satirical standup’ according to the Independent on Sunday. As well as offering his take on the news on Mock The Week, he takes a pot shot at pop culture in his live DVD, Britain’s Got Idiots. He’s also on the Comedy Store’s Cutting Edge team.

Lilah Parsons

Starting out in modelling, Lilah switched to journalism, joining the BBC after successful stints at Capital Radio, MTV and Heart Radio, where she can be seen reporting on a range of topics.

Sara Pascoe

Actor, writer and standup, Sara’s appeared in The Thick Of It, Live At The Apollo, QI, and Radio 4 institutions The News Quiz and Just A Minute. She’s fronted her own series on Dave and Radio 4, played trends analyst Coco in Olympic sitcom Twenty Twelve and the BBC spoof W1A, and written and starred in her own BBC2 sitcom, Out Of Her Mind.

Geeta Pendse

An experienced freelance journalist and twice RTS nominated presenter, Geeta has worked extensively for several broadcasters, including the BBC, and has over fifteen years of experience presenting across a diverse range of content. With natural communication skills and warmth, she is an engaging broadcaster and storyteller.