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Emma Freud

Transform your event with Emma Freud, speaker, broadcaster and film producer. Emma works with organisations to deliver compelling storytelling, media expertise and charitable impact, recognised with an OBE and credits on iconic British films including Love Actually and Notting Hill.

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Emma Freud OBE, Speaker | Broadcaster, Producer
Emma Freud

Emma Freud

London, United Kingdom

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  • Co-producer of Red Nose Day
  • Co-creator of Make Poverty History Campaign
  • Longtime co-host of BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends
Emma Freud OBE is a broadcaster, film script editor, and producer known for her work on Red Nose Day, the Make Poverty History Campaign, and the Live 8 concerts. She has been a co-host on BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends since its inception and hosted NT Live, which broadcasts Royal National Theatre productions to cinemas worldwide, for six years. Emma writes the column Legal Highs for Luxx: The Times Luxury Magazine and received Glamour Magazine's Columnist of the Year award for her articles in the Telegraph about her year in New York. Emma has collaborated with her partner Richard Curtis as a script editor or co-producer on several notable British films, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones's Diary, Notting Hill, Love Actually, About Time, Mamma Mia 2, and Yesterday. For many years, she has worked with Comic Relief to combat global poverty. In recognition of her contributions to the charitable sector, she was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2011. To book Emma Freud for your next event, contact the PepTalk team.

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Book Emma Freud to inspire your team with her unique blend of creativity, philanthropy, and storytelling. Her insights from the entertainment industry and charitable work will motivate and engage, making your event truly memorable.

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How do I book Emma Freud for my next event?
Email emma.freud@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Emma's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Emma Freud's speaking style like?
Emma Freud draws on her experience across broadcasting, film production, and large-scale charitable campaigns — including Red Nose Day and the Make Poverty History Campaign — to frame talks around the practical mechanics of how cultural and media projects are built to drive social change.
What topics does Emma Freud specialise in?
Emma Freud OBE speaks on creativity, social impact, storytelling, and communication. She received an OBE in 2011 for her contributions to the charitable sector, with credits including co-producing Red Nose Day, co-creating the Make Poverty History Campaign, and script editing films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Love Actually.
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