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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

Richard Bacon

London, United Kingdom

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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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Richard was absolutely fantastic. So much positive feedback about how brilliant he was. He really understood the event and the audience so well.

BBC Worldwide Showcase Event

[Richard] was a real pleasure to work with. He asked all the right questions in the initial briefing call, which was extremely refreshing. He was really engaged throughout the whole process and full of enthusiasm for the event… His experience as a presenter meant that he perfectly judged the mood of the room and managed the pace of the Awards presentation accordingly.

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How do I book Richard Bacon for my next event?
Email richard.bacon@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 Richard'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 Richard Bacon's speaking style like?
Richard Bacon draws on his background as a broadcaster and format creator to structure sessions around media storytelling, referencing his work across television, radio, and print journalism, including his coverage of the 7/7 London Underground bombings and his experience hosting current affairs programming across 170 countries.
What topics does Richard Bacon specialise in?
Richard Bacon speaks on storytelling, creativity, and communication, drawing on a career spanning broadcast journalism, format creation, and international media. He hosted National Geographic's Explorer across 170 countries and created formats including The Hustler, This Is My House, and I Literally Just Told You, which have been sold globally.
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