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Rob Walker
Transform events with Rob Walker, award-winning sports broadcaster and professional MC. Rob delivers masterful storytelling and performance coaching drawn from 25 years commentating at Olympic Games and major sporting events. Featured on Netflix's Sprint series and shortlisted for British Sports Commentator of the Year.
Rob Walker is a sports broadcaster whose voice has defined some of the biggest moments in British television over the past 25 years.
Rob has commentated on ten Olympic Games and eight Paralympic Games across BBC, ITV and Channel 4. He called the 100 metres final at Paris 2024 to a global audience of millions, earned a shortlisting for British Sports Commentator of the Year, and features as a commentator on the Netflix athletics series Sprint.
Rob's ability to turn live sport into compelling narrative translates directly to the stage. As Master of Ceremonies for World Snooker on the BBC, he has spent years reading rooms, building tension and keeping audiences engaged. That same skill makes him a natural event host and speaker, whether he is guiding a corporate awards evening or delivering a keynote on performance under pressure. His charity work, including running and cycling from John O'Groats to Land's End, reflects a commitment to purpose that runs deeper than the microphone.
Audiences working with Rob gain practical insight into communicating with clarity when the stakes are high, staying composed in unpredictable live environments, and using storytelling to connect with any crowd. These are lessons drawn from decades of broadcasting to millions, not from theory.
If your event needs a host or speaker who combines genuine warmth, sharp timing and proven stage presence, Rob Walker delivers.
Rob Walker brings 25 years of live broadcasting composure from ten Olympic Games and high-stakes BBC commentary to corporate stages. His Master of Ceremonies work for World Snooker translates directly into reading rooms and holding attention under pressure. Ideal for events requiring a host who can anchor unpredictable moments with narrative clarity and authentic stage command.
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To book Rob Walker, email rob.walker@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 Rob's availability and speaking fee. 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 about your audience.
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Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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