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Leading UK TV producer, responsible for programmes such as 'Big Brother' and 'Deal of No Deal'

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

Popular Talks by Peter Bazalgette

  • Digital Economy
  • Future of Television
  • Managing Creativity
  • Managing Change
  • Creating a society that works for everyone

Biography

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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What topics does Peter Bazalgette speak about?

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Does Peter Bazalgette deliver virtual or online keynotes?

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).

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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.

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What makes Peter Bazalgette a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

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What kind of events can Peter Bazalgette speak at?

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Does Peter Bazalgette offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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