Conference and Seminar Hosts

A passion for words has taken Susie from Editorial Director at Oxford University Press to Countdown. Her mission is to help people appreciate the power of words in all forms of communication. A bit different, and talks about word usage, and peculiar phrases (it’s more fun and entertaining than it might sound!)

Susie Dent

One of the UKs most recognised restaurant critics, who writes for the Guardian regularly, hosts her hit podcast 'Comfort Eating' and can be seen on UK television screens throughout the year

Grace Dent

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster, she presents her own news and current affairs show every weekday morning on BBC Radio Five Live. She is also a regular in the One Show and Watchdog.

Victoria Derbyshire

Katie is one of the most recognisable voices on BBC Radio 3, where she presents the stations flagship programme In Tune. She is the face of BBC Proms, anchoring the coverage from the Royal Albert Hall since 2010. Katie also presents a wide range of arts and music documentaries on BBC TV and Radio and on Sky Arts.

Katie Derham

One of the main sports presenters for Sky News. He has fronted coverage of World Rally Championships for Ch 4 and ITV. An excellent awards host and MC, and delivers an after dinner talk on "How Not To Make It In Motorsport"

Jon Desborough

Shonali has hosted events for companies such as Pfizer, AMEX, The Dubai Expo and Confex to name a few. She has hosted events from the UK and abroad.

Shonali Devereaux

Children's presenters who have carved out a corner in the CBBC schedule with their whaccky humour

Dick & Dom

Jonathan Dimbleby has a long distinguished career as a TV and radio broadcaster and writer. He has chaired 'Any Questions' since 1987 and presented series including 'First Tuesday' and 'One the Record' as well as being the anchor for General Election coverage.

Jonathan Dimbleby

Charlie is one of Britain's best known and best loved gardeners having first come to the nation's attention on BBC1's incredibly popular Ground Force.

Charlie Dimmock

Omid Djalili is a stand up comedian and actor. He has had his own show on BBC One and been featured on Live at the Apollo. On the big screen he has appeared along side the likes of Robert Redford and Brad Pitt.

Omid Djalili

Peter Dobbie is a News Presenter on BBC World, the BBC's international news channel which has a reach of 280 million people. He also presents Have Your Say, which is broadcast live, at the same time, on 3 different platforms: BBC World, BBC World Service Radio and on BBC News Online.

Peter Dobbie

Monty's personal story is one of triumph over adversity including overcoming bankruptcy and depression to the glittering career he has now. He's incredibly engaging, charismatic and passionate about how we can all make the world a better place through reconnecting with each other.

Monty Don

Stacey Dooley- Popular Journalist, TV and Radio Presenter known for over 90 documentaries.

Stacey Dooley

Senior Presenter and Correspondent for BBC World News TV and BBC World Service radio who is often deployed to anchor special news coverage from the field and interview world leaders. The Middle East is her speciality, having given a number of speeches in recent times on the Arab Spring, the rise of IS/Daesh and its aftermath.

Lyse Doucet

popular Irish TV presenter with numerous credits to his name including Tomorrow's World and the Holiday Programme and ITV rugby shows; excellent corporate host

Craig Doyle