Greg James

Greg James is one of the United Kingdom's most prominent broadcasters, currently serving as the host of BBC Radio 1's flagship breakfast programme. Since joining the station in 2007, immediately following his graduation, he has progressed from early morning slots to lunchtimes and the prestigious drive-time show before taking over the breakfast transition in 2018. His career began in student radio where he was recognised as Best Male Presenter at the Student Radio Awards, a foundation that led to him broadcasting from global locations including Glastonbury, the Brit Awards, and Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Beyond the radio studio, he is a familiar face on BBC Two and BBC Three, having fronted numerous music festival broadcasts and factual documentaries on topics ranging from the Olympics to youth employment. An avid cricket enthusiast, he formerly played for the Hertfordshire Under-18s and now co-hosts the popular BBC podcast Tailenders with James Anderson and Felix White. He has also expanded his creative reach into literature, achieving significant success as a children's author with the Kid Normal series. Greg is a highly sought-after choice for major events due to his vast experience in live broadcasting and his ability to connect with diverse audiences. He brings a professional yet energetic presence to every project, drawing on his background in music, sport, and entertainment to provide a relatable and polished performance. On stage, Greg James is best known for talks on Radio Broadcasting, Music Festivals, Sports Commentary and Podcasting. 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 Entertainment and Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Greg James 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, Greg James 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 Greg James would approach your audience.