Rick Edwards

Biography

A name known to millions as a presenter on BBC1, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 5 Live as well as a journalist for big titles such as The Observer, Evening Standard and Huffington Post – Rick Edwards is equally in demand as an awards and event host and moderator.

Rick presents the BBC’s flagship 5 Live Breakfast show and often works alongside high profile and famous names from the worlds of politics, business, sport and entertainment.

On a Saturday he presents 5 Live’s popular sports-based panel show Fighting Talk.

Rick has delivered a prestigious TEDx Talk asking why young voters would prefer to watch Harry Potter than go out and vote. Rick’s deep knowledge of global affairs combined with his sharp thinking and quick-witted style of presenting means he’s as comfortable moderating a specialist debate as he is hosting a glitzy awards ceremony.

From starring in dictionary corner on Channel 4’s Countdown to presenting the groundbreaking T4 on Sunday mornings, Rick’s broadcasting career spans decades and his versatility is reflected in the huge range of shows he’s appeared in – The Paralympics, Doctor Who Live, Made in Chelsea plus of course his hit BBC1 quiz show Impossible.

Rick’s talents as a podcaster also highlight his love of science as he delves into the meaning of popular films. His series was so popular it was turned into a book of the same name called Science(ish): The Peculiar Science Behind The Movies. It shot up the Amazon book chart and the podcast itself has topped the iTunes Science & Medicine chart.

And his talents as a writer shone through in his original film Burger Van Champion described by the Observer as a remarkable debut and by Time Out as “funny, touching and superbly written”.

Rick is an all-round accomplished broadcasting and journalistic talent who can turn your event into a big success.