Award Hosts/TV Presenters

Ritula is an award winning journalist and broadcaster whose enviable reputation has been built on the back of a 35 year career with the BBC. Having stepped down from The World Tonight on Radio 4, she now presents a late night show on Classic FM. Still keeps her ear/interest in current affairs, however her speech would be more political rather than finance focussed.

Ritula Shah

News journalist and presenter for BBC World News, Babita is the anchor for Newsday, a daily news programme from Singapore and London. She hosted our Speaker Showcase in 2013 and has presented a number of programmes on BBC One.

Babita Sharma

TV and radio presenter whose career has spanned over 30 years. A popular DJ whose classic kids TV show FunHouse is re-running on Sky and Challenge TV with a cult following. Another leftfield, but might have the cult appeal!

Pat Sharp

Ben is a journalist, presenter, podcaster and author originally best known for his involvement with the creation of the X Factor which launched his eclectic broadcasting career

Ben Shephard

Lucy is a journalist & broadcaster specialising in climate, nature, and other wide ranging environmental issues.

Lucy Siegle

Kate Silverton is a familiar face on television, a successful author and children's mental health exert

Kate Silverton

ITV News presenter and regular face on Good Morning Britain. Well known in the NW after 4 years presenting the evening bulletin.

Ranvir Singh

Paul switched careers from medicine to full time comedy coupled with a unique reputation one of the UK's top quizzers; now a regular on the corporate scene

Paul Sinha

Wildlife Presenter who has delivered an array of shows including BBC Earth, Springwatch and The One Show

Hannah Sitfall

Countryfile and 5 Live Sunday morning presenter. As an adventurer she has competed in Ultra Marathons and Kayaking 2,010 miles down the Amazon in support of Sport Relief. She completed a daring high wire walk between the towers of Battersea Power Station for Comic Relief in 2011 and more recently trekked to the South Pole.

Helen Skelton

Penny Smith is one of Britain's most recognised TV presenters. She was the main presenter for GMTV News and is now a regular contributor to national newspapers and magazines and a frequent guest on the Alan Titchmarsh Show.

Penny Smith

Former Fifth Gear presenter and popular motoring journalist whose YouTube channel, Late Break Club is very successful . A true petrol head, Jonny's projects have included a V6 Allegro and an electric powered hot rod!

Jonny Smith

Former Newsnight and Tomorrow's World presenter who now presents historical programmes with his son. Lively character ideal for awards ceremonies, dinners etc.

Peter Snow

Dan is best known for presenting a variety of historical programmes often alongside his father Peter. A history graduate from Oxford, he rowed in the 2000 Boat Race and captained the 2001 team.

Dan Snow

Jon was the long standing anchor of Channel 4 News. He's also an enthusiastic adoptor of social media describing the current social media led world "the most exciting time in history to be a journalist". Also a keen cyclist

Jon Snow