Awards Hosts

Sunetra Sarker is a multi talented actress and TV personality with a specific interest in self care, a regular on Loose Women amongst a host of other TV shows

Sunetra Sarker

TV presenter and author June is an ambassador for The Princes' Trust and the Co-Founder of the WIE Network (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise). She has made history this year after being appointed as the first ever Director of Creative Diversity for BBC.

June Sarpong OBE

Professor Sophie Scott is a neuroscientist specialising in non verbal emotional expressions, such as laughter; a regular media performer on television and radio.

Sophie Scott

Former Arsenal and England footballer, Alex has become a key member of the BBC football presenting team now fronting Football Focus. She has been part of world cup games for both the Men's and Ladies' coverage.

Alex Scott MBE

Bobby is probably best known for his appearances on TV game shows like Richard Osman's House of Games, Pointless Celebrities, Countdown's Dictionary Corner but his career started as an investment banker with Lehman Brothers; he is an accomplished speaker and seminar host.

Bobby Seagull

Former political editor for the BBC and ITV, who has gone on to present and appear on numerous programmes from Question Time to Strictly Come Dancing!

John Sergeant

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

Exciting young, sharp and intellectual comedian and comedy writer. A bit like a young Ed Byrne - he goes off on flights of fancy but there's a hard edge to it. A hit at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016 with his show Machines.

Ahir 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

Laura is a multi-award winning British actor, voiceover and comedian whose first of many TV appearances was in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. She’s the Announcer on Channel 4’s primetime show Tom Allen’s Quizness and the trailer voice for The Great British Bake Off. Very experienced Voice of God for live events.

Laura Shavin

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

Political Editor of the Sunday Times and author of All Out War, the definitive account of the Brexit referendum. A national newspaper journalist with a wealth of experience reporting on British and American politics and international relations. As we approach another election, can provide an informed view on the state of the nation.

Tim Shipman

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