Dan Walker

Dan Walker is one of the United Kingdom's most recognisable broadcasters, currently serving as the lead anchor for Channel 5's flagship 5 News and the host of the weekday breakfast programme on Classic FM. With a career spanning over two decades, he spent six years at the helm of BBC Breakfast and remains a defining voice in sports journalism, having fronted Football Focus for twelve years. His extensive experience includes reporting on five Olympic Games, five World Cups, and prestigious events such as Wimbledon, the Six Nations, and the Open golf championship. Beyond the newsroom and stadium, he has demonstrated remarkable versatility as the author of several successful books, including Standing on the Shoulders and Remarkable People. His television portfolio extends to primetime entertainment and factual programming, ranging from his quarter-final run on Strictly Come Dancing to co-hosting Digging for Treasure. He holds a Master of Arts in Journalism Studies from the University of Sheffield and was recognised with an honorary doctorate in 2019 for his contributions to the field. An advocate for wellbeing, he notably presented the award-nominated A Royal Team Talk: Tackling Mental Health alongside the Prince of Wales. His philanthropic efforts have seen him summit Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief and raise more than £250,000 for The Children’s Hospital Charity through his annual golf tournament. Audiences book him for his calm authority, polished delivery, and his unique ability to connect with diverse viewers across current affairs and sport. On stage, Dan Walker is best known for talks on Broadcasting, Journalism, Sports, Mental Health Awareness and Television Hosting. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Charity & Non-Profit, Health & Wellbeing and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dan Walker is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer and Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Dan Walker travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dan Walker would approach your audience.