Awards Hosts

Part of the England squad that took the country to victory in the 2003 World Cup, and now a popular motivational speaker. He is immediately recognizable as a former team captain on BBC's 'A Question of Sport' as well as a rugby commentator for the BBC and Radio 5 Live.

Matt Dawson

Former HR manager who has been in comedy for 20 years. Stand up performer and writer for shows such as Have I Got News For you and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

Kevin Day

Winner of Chortle's Student Comedian Award in 2007 Tom has done stand up in Edinburgh taking part in longest running group comedy show the Comedy Zone. He has hosted his own show on Radio One and appeared on BBC2's Rob Brydon Show.

Tom Deacon

Glaswegian Larry who is in hot demand. Saw enormous success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 and was nominated for Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 for Best Show.

Larry Dean

Former host of Have I Got News For You who is also an actor. Was a stalwart of the corporate season for many years, and is now back after a sojourn.

Angus Deayton

'Voice of the Balls' announcing the National Lottery since its inception. He has worked across the BBC, and is also voice of Dancing with the Stars in the States. A popular VoG and voice artist.

Alan Dedicoat

Esteemed stand up comedian. He chairs Radio 4's comedy quiz "I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue" and started the whole Live at the Apollo phenomenon (originally called Jack Dee Live at the Apollo).

Jack Dee

Popular musical comedian famed for his use of a loop pedal (like Ed Sheeran uses) to become a one man band! Great fun and a bit different.

Rob Deering

Award-winning comedian Neil Delamere is one of the top acts working in the Irish comedy scene today, well known to audiences for his regular television appearances on RTE and the BBC as well as his hilarious sell-out stand up tours and contributions to radio shows such as The News Quiz on Radio 4 and The Unbelievable Truth as well as Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Neil Delamere

Comedy writer and razor sharp one-liner comedian, widely regarded as being one of the most quotable comics on the circuit.

Gary Delaney

Ortis Deley is a British television presenter, radio DJ and actor. As of 2016, he is a presenter on The Gadget Show.

Ortis Deley

Popular comedian and actor best known for Mock the Week, Outnumbered and as one half of Punt & Dennis.

Hugh Dennis

A passion for words has taken Susie from Editorial Director at Oxford University Press to Countdown. Her mission is to help people appreciate the power of words in all forms of communication. A bit different, and talks about word usage, and peculiar phrases (it’s more fun and entertaining than it might sound!)

Susie Dent

One of the UKs most recognised restaurant critics, who writes for the Guardian regularly, hosts her hit podcast 'Comfort Eating' and can be seen on UK television screens throughout the year

Grace Dent

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster, she presents her own news and current affairs show every weekday morning on BBC Radio Five Live. She is also a regular in the One Show and Watchdog.

Victoria Derbyshire