Sir Peter Bazalgette is a media consultant specialising in television and digital entertainment. He has personally devised several internationally successful TV formats, such as Ready Steady Cook, Changing Rooms, and brought Big Brother to the UK. He has been awarded fellowships by BAFTA and the Royal Television Society. ... Read more
Sir Peter Bazalgette is a media consultant specialising in television and digital entertainment.
He has personally devised several internationally successful TV formats, such as Ready Steady Cook, Changing Rooms, and brought Big Brother to the UK. He has been awarded fellowships by BAFTA and the Royal Television Society.
Peter Bazalgette is currently President of the Royal Television Society and a Non-Executive Director of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. In September 2012 he was appointed as the next chairman of Arts Council England, with his 4 year term beginning in January 2013. In 2016 Bazalgette was named as the Chairman of ITV, effective from May 12, 2016.
Peter’s book about the business of TV formats, Billion Dollar Game, was published in 2005. He has written widely on privacy and the internet, young people and voting, arts and philanthropy, public service broadcasting and student volunteering.
Peter Bazalgette is also a non-executive director of MyVideoRights, Nutopia, YouGov and DCMS and a former Board member of Channel 4. He serves as Deputy Chairman of the English National Opera and President of the Royal Television Society.
He was knighted in the 2012 New Years Honours for services to broadcasting.
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Peter Bazalgette's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Peter tailored to your event.
Peter Bazalgette speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Peter to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Peter Bazalgette for events worldwide, subject to Peter's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Peter Bazalgette is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Peter can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Peter Bazalgette on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Peter can offer.
Peter Bazalgette delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Peter Bazalgette's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Peter's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Peter Bazalgette can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Peter's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Peter Bazalgette is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Peter Bazalgette, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Peter's current availability for your dates.