Award Hosts/TV Presenters

Journalist, reporter and author, who has been writing about technology and the Internet since 1995. A regular on BBC tech show Click.

Kate Russell

Rylan is an award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster, and number one bestselling author.

Rylan

Stephen Sackur presents BBC Hardtalk which is broadcast on BBC News 24 and BBC World News. He is a former foreign correspondent who had postings in Washington, Brussels and the Middle East, having started his career in Eastern Europe. Has an encyclopaedic knowledge of world events and what makes the world go around.

Stephen Sackur

Highly original comedian who co hosts Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable on Dave, and appeared on teh likes of Live at the Apollo and Would I Lie to You. Has toured world wide to critical acclaim.

Lou Sanders

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

Harriet Scott is a multi-award-winning broadcaster who has hosted some of the UK’sbiggest shows across both BBC and commercial radio ,from Virgin Radio now Magic Breakfast alongside Gok Wan where the duo have become listener favourites

Harriet Scott

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

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