Richard Bacon has presented a number of factual TV shows including BBC1’s Panorama: Who Will Win the Election (2015), Benefits Britain (2014) and How Rich Are You (2014). In 2013 he presented a documentary Frontline Afghanistan, which followed Prince Harry on tour in Afghanistan. In 2012, Richard wrote and presented The Anti-Social Network for BBC Three. It explored the epidemic of internet trolling and it was a hit around the world. He has also been involved a number of huge state occasions and broke massive news stories including the deaths of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and singer Michael Jackson.

Richard Bacon in the USA

Not content with appearing just on the UK television screens, he has been seen presenting a number of American shows including America This Morning and Top 30 (2017-2019), Explorer where he hiked through Yosemite National Park with President Barack Obama, and producing The Hustler in 2019.

Richard Bacon Entertainment Presenter

A regular host for quiz, music and reality shows, his programmes include Eternal Glory (2015), Top of the Pops (2005), Show Me the Telly (2013), The Big Painting Challenge (2015) and Hidden Talent (2012). He is also a producer of TV hits This is My House (2021-2022) narrated by Stacey Dooley and I Literally Just Told You (2021), presented by Jimmy Carr.

He moved into ‘serious’ broadcasting as the host of The Big Breakfast, guest host of The Wright Stuff, Young Voters’ Question Time, This Morning and Good Morning Britain. He honed his interviewing skills with prime ministers, film stars, authors and comedians. When asked who a worthy successor would be, famous host and interviewer David Frost named Richard, saying he was one of the most stimulating interviewers working today.

Richard Bacon Radio Presenter

As well as being a popular broadcaster for Radio 5 Live, Richard has worked for BBC Radio 6 Music, Talksport, BBC Radio 2 and LBC.

Richard has contributed writings to the likes of Esquire and The Sun, and has become a prolific ‘tweeter’ with his Twitter page having over 1.2 million followers. His debut book, A Series of Unrelated Events was released in 2013 and discussed the celebrations, trials and tribulations of his professional and personal life.

Richard Bacon and ADHD

His personal life hit the news again after being diagnosed with ADHD in 2018, followed by a nine-day coma after fighting a lung infection. He is particularly keen on supporting medical and life-saving charities including the British Red Cross for their National Flood Appeal and international messaging services.

Richard Bacon Corporate Work

His previous corporate work include hosting the BBC Worldwide Showcase, the POPAI Awards, the T3 Gadget Awards, the Puig Fashion and Fragrance Awards, and spoke at the Action for Children Dinner in 2014.

Richard Bacon makes an excellent host and ambassador for a variety of corporate, public and private events. His charming nature and charismatic speaking style keeps audiences of any size enthralled, guaranteeing plenty of smiles and laughter with his contagious energy.

RICARD BACON SPEAKING TOPICS

– Blue Peter

– TV Presenting

– Radio Broadcasting

– Scandal/Cancel Culture

– ADHD/Neurodiversity

– Illness

– The Age of Social Media

– Charity Work

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