Dr Ria Lina

Biography

Dr Ria Lina is an accomplished multi-award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and academic with a proven ability to engage and inform a range of audiences. Her dynamic presentation style and sharp intellect make her an ideal choice for conference facilitation and hosting.

In 2025 and 2026, Ria undertook two hugely successful national tours, reinforcing her reputation as a captivating MC, working brilliantly with a range of audiences, bringing energy, intelligence, humour and insight. Diagnosed with autism, Ria is a brilliant keynote speaker on neurodiversity and has wider STEM expertise, relevant for Scientific and Technology events. In 2025 she drew on her scientific background to present Ria Lina Gets Forensic for BBC Radio 4.

Ria’s extensive media experience includes appearances on prominent shows such as Live At The Apollo (BBC), Have I Got News For You (BBC), QI (BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Last Leg (Channel 4), and as a regular co-host of Pointless (BBC). She has also featured on The News Quiz (Radio 4), The Now Show (Radio 4), Late Night Mash (Dave), and starred in Lovestruck High (Amazon Prime).

Intelligent and well-informed, Ria is a Celebrity Mastermind winner and has co-hosted Yesterday, Today & The Day Before (Comedy Central) and Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction (Comedy Central). She has also appeared in Countdown’s Dictionary Corner (Channel 4).

With academic qualifications including a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Virology, Ria brings a unique depth of knowledge to her work. She is a regular commentator on Sky News, BBC News, and Times Radio, offering scientific insight, political satire, and analytical commentary.