Greg James | Radio Career

Greg James’ interest in radio started young, and he presented several shows on the students’ union radio station at University, going on to become the station manager in 2006. He also presented a range of shows on Future Radio and Pulse Rate, before getting his big break at BBC Radio 1 in 2007.

He started presenting the Radio 1 Early Breakfast show on a Friday, and as cover for other presenters such as Sara Cox. By the end of 2007, he was awarded the Early Breakfast Show five days a week. Two years later, he moved to the early afternoon slot. He has also hosted the Official Chart Update, as well as 5 Live’s Not Just Cricket, and Fighting Talk, and BBC Radio 4’s Rewinder.

Greg James | Television Career

James is also a successful television presenter and guest star. He has presented programmes such as Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents (2009), Unzipped (2012), How to Win Eurovision (2013), Sport Relief (2016), Children in Need (2016), The One Show (2016-21), Sounds Like Music Night (2017-18), The Great Travel Hack (2019), Rise and Fall (2023), and The Unofficial Science of Indiana Jones (2024).

Greg is a popular guest on television shows including Celebrity Juice (2012-13), Pointless Celebrities (2015), Lorraine (2016-19), This Morning (2018-19; 2022), Loose Women (2019), Great British Menu (2020), Between the Covers (2021), Celebrity Masterchef (2022), QI (2022), and Taskmaster (2022).

Greg James | Live Events

Through his work in radio, Greg has become a go-to presenter for live music and sporting events, such as:

– Backstage at the BRIT Awards (2009-10)

– BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards (2008; 2018-19)

– Glastonbury Festival (2011-present)

– Reading and Leeds Festival (2012)

– T In the Park (2012)

– BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend (2013-present)

– The Invictus Games: Closing Ceremony (2014)

– Team GB Olympics: Homecoming Concert (2021)

Greg James | Podcasts

Greg has been the presenter of a range of popular podcasts, including:

– That’s What He Said, along with former BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat presenter Chris Smith

– Radio 1’s All Day Breakfast With Greg James

– Tailenders: a weekly podcast covering all things cricket

– The Fast and the Curious: Along with Betty Glover and Christian Hewgill, Greg interviews a cast of drivers and characters from across the grid to take you inside the fascinating world of Formula 1.

– Teach Me a Lesson: Along with his wife, Bella Mackie, Greg asks Britain’s most inspiring teachers to show them what they missed at school, in this series of fascinating and fun lessons.

Greg James | Charity Work

Greg often uses his platform to raise awareness and funds for a range of charities.

In 2013, along with Jack Dee, Dara Ó Briain, Melanie C, Philips Idowu, and Chelsea Healey, Greg journeyed along the Zambezi River for five days, raising over £1 million for Comic Relief. In 2015, he travelled to Uganda to take part in Operation Health, rebuilding a health centre using money raised by Comic Relief – the operation would go on to raise more than half a million pounds.

He has also raised a lot of money for Sport Relief. He was part of ‘Team Coe’ in the Sport Relief: Clash of the Titans in 2014; completed five triathlons in five days in five different UK cities, raising £1 million; and undertook Pedal to the Peaks, cycling over 500 miles and climbing Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis, once again raising over £1 million.

Greg is also an ambassador for The Stroke Association and The Lord Taverners, supports Coppafeel, and took part in the 2012 NHS Team Give Blood campaign.

Books

As well as his work in radio and television, Greg is an award-winning children’s author. His first Kid Normal book was the biggest selling children’s book of the year and has since been translated into 19 other languages. His writing credits include:

– Kid Normal (2017): Shortlisted for the Waterstones children’s book prize

– Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes (2018)

– Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine (2019)

– Kid Normal and the Final Five (2020)

– Kid Normal and the Loudest Library (2020)

– The Great Dream Robbery (2022)

– Super Ghost (2023)

– The Twits Next Door (2024): inspired by the works of Roald Dahl

– The Kid Who Fell Through Time (2025)

Greg James | Corporate Bookings

An experienced and confident radio presenter, Greg is highly respected for the success he has had in his career. An entertainer, Greg can effortlessly entertain different audiences at different events.

His presenting skills, DJ skills, personable nature, and years of experience make Greg the perfect booking opportunity for corporate events.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Radio DJ and Event Host Greg James for your next live event.

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