The son of famous broadcaster Chris Tarrant, Toby Tarrant started his national broadcasting career in 2014, presenting the early breakfast show for Capital FM. Two years later he moved to Radio X, hosting the same time show from 4-6.30am.

Thanks to his increasing listener figures – up 29% on the last presenter – he moved to the mid-morning slot.

Toby Tarrant | Career Highlights

– In April 2018, Toby assumed the mid-morning show slot (10am-1pm) on Radio X—a prime weekday position—and his programme attracts around 1.2 million listeners per week.

– He has covered for the Radio X Breakfast Show and for drive-time when needed, demonstrating versatility and reliability.

– Outside of radio, Toby co-hosts the cricket podcast Zero Ducks Given with former international cricketer Steven Finn and commentator Dan Norcross, which focuses more on stories, humour and character rather than just statistics.

– On TV, Toby has appeared on quiz and game shows, including Pointless Celebrities (won an episode alongside Johnny Vaughan) and House of Games.

– He was a digital content presenter for the 2023 and 2024 SoccerAid for UNICEF games.

– In 2025/26 he took his stand-up tour ‘Utter Bloke Nonsense’ around the UK.

Toby Tarrant | Beyond Broadcasting

Beyond his broadcasting career, Toby has become well known for his dedication to charitable causes and his adventurous approach to fundraising. In 2018, he completed the London Marathon in support of Global’s Make Some Noise campaign, raising more than £31,000.

Demonstrating his flair for combining humour with philanthropy, he later took on an unusual challenge by pedalling a unicorn-shaped pedalo along the River Thames, which captured public imagination and ultimately raised an extraordinary £250,000 for the same charity.

A passionate sports fan, he is particularly devoted to cricket, playing locally for Stoke D’Abernon in Surrey, as well as following Liverpool FC. His enthusiasm for the game feeds directly into his co-hosting role on the popular cricket podcast Zero Ducks Given. The show gives a hilarious look at the world of cricket – less about the stats, much more about the stories.

Toby Tarrant | Speaking Topics

– Evolution of Radio

– The Role of Sports in the Media

– The World of Podcasting

– Future of Radio Broadcasting

– Charity

– Sport and Entertainment

– The Challenges of Live Broadcasting

When he isn’t in the studio or watching his beloved Liverpool FC, Toby can be often found, hosting annual award shows or reporting from the red carpet.

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