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Richard Bacon

Transform audience engagement with Richard Bacon, speaker, media innovator and format creator. Richard works with global broadcasters to develop entertainment formats and deliver compelling content, recognized for award-winning news coverage and internationally successful TV shows.

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Richard Bacon

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  • Award-winning broadcaster and journalist
  • Former host of Blue Peter and The Big Breakfast
  • Creator of popular entertainment formats worldwide
Richard Bacon is a broadcaster, journalist, author, and format creator. He began his career on Blue Peter before moving into broadcasting, where he hosted The Big Breakfast for Channel 4, Good Morning Britain, and various radio shows, including BBC 6 Music, Capital FM, XFM, and Radio 5 Live. His coverage of the 7/7 London Underground bombings earned Capital Radio the Sony Radio Gold award for breaking news. Richard has contributed to publications such as Esquire and The Sun, and his debut book, A Series of Unrelated Events, was published in 2013. He has also made appearances as himself in The Thick Of It and The Dog Thrower. In 2016, he relocated to the US and hosted National Geographic's Explorer, a current affairs and talk show hybrid that reached 170 countries. Recently, Richard has developed new entertainment formats, including The Hustler, This Is My House, and I Literally Just Told You, which have been sold globally. To book Richard Bacon for your next event, contact the PepTalk team.

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Book Richard Bacon to inspire your team with his engaging storytelling, unique insights, and award-winning broadcasting experience. His warm, no-nonsense approach will energise your audience and spark meaningful conversations, making your event truly memorable.

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What topics does Richard Bacon specialise in?
Richard Bacon specialises in discussing broadcasting, journalism, entertainment formats and more.
What is Richard Bacon's speaking style like?
Richard delivers with enthusiasm and professionalism, expertly reading the room and adapting his approach. He engages audiences, manages event pace smoothly, and brings a positive, collaborative energy to every occasion.
Does Richard Bacon offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Richard Bacon offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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