Diane Louise Jordan
TV presenter and activist, first Black presenter on Blue Peter
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About Diane Louise Jordan
Diane has served audiences and communities as a television and radio broadcaster for over three decades. In 1990 she made national headlines as the first Black presenter of BBC One’s iconic programme Blue Peter, becoming a trailblazer in British broadcasting. She has since hosted a wide range of popular programmes including BBC One’s Songs of Praise and BBC Radio 2’s long-running The Sunday Hour.
Known for her natural warmth and professionalism, Diane is a captivating and inspiring speaker who keeps audiences engaged while sharing insights from her remarkable career. Her ability to connect with people from all walks of life makes her a popular choice for corporate conferences, workshops and high-profile charity events.
Diane’s television career has earned her the reputation of being a “presenter across boundaries.” Her breakthrough came when she joined Blue Peter, where her popularity with viewers was so great that when she left six years later the programme dedicated two entire episodes to her departure—a first in its history. Other television credits include ‘Grandstand’, ‘Out & About’, ‘Bright Sparks’, ‘Animal Tales’ and ‘Dream Ticket’, while she remains a familiar face on Songs of Praise.
Her talent for live broadcasting has also led her to host major national events including BBC’s Millennium celebrations, Music Live and Children in Need, as well as numerous radio programmes.
Beyond broadcasting, Diane is an accomplished motivational speaker and trainer, founding her own company Chronicle21, which delivers bespoke talks and workshops designed to inspire individuals and organisations. Through her work she encourages audiences to unlock their potential and approach both life and business with confidence and purpose.
Diane is also an author and actress, appearing in productions such as Coronation Street and Mike Leigh’s film High Hopes. Her book How to Succeed as a Single Parent reflects her passion for supporting others through life’s challenges.
Deeply committed to charitable work, Diane has supported numerous organisations throughout her career. She has served as Vice President of NCH, a patron of charities including The Oasis Trust and The Mildmay AIDS Hospital, and a trustee of the BBC’s Children in Need Appeal. She was also invited by Chancellor Gordon Brown to sit on the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Committee, the only television personality asked to do so.
At the heart of Diane’s work is a simple but powerful message: to inspire people to be the very best they can be. Through her speaking, broadcasting and charity work, she continues to motivate audiences to live with purpose, resilience and confidence.
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Diane Louise Jordan has dedicated the last three years to creating legacy through her oral history archive, The Making of Black Britain, which recently launched on Google Arts and Culture, exploring what it means to be British, giving the people of Britain the chance to Speak, Listen, Belong.
Digital Storytelling Workshops:
Diane offers Digital Storytelling Workshops to create space for meaningful listening and provides the opportunity to digest information in a meaningful way. Digital stories allow us to genuinely engage people in the story’s message.
Her Digital Storytelling Workshops are rich in data, insightful, informative and inclusive. She and her team create a safe space through storytelling to allow everyone to share, without fear or judgement.
What Digital Storytelling offers your company:
- Be part of British history
- Hero diversity and inclusion
- Provide a safe space to have a conversation and belong
- Explore issues around race, family, community, work, food, identity, language, etc
- Create a sense of belonging by valuing all our storytellers individuality and differences
- Discover and understand one another’s personal and public identity by listening to colleagues’ stories and lived experiences
- Explore heritage and community as a team to help shape and grow your company as an inclusive employer
- Upskill employees digital media abilities and hone research and writing skills through creating Digital StoriesDigital Storytelling Workshops can be designed for the company’s employees, as well as the local community as part of the company’s CSR.
The Power of Storytelling: Why Is It So Hard to Be Heard?
How storytelling helps us truly understand one another. Diane explores how sharing experiences, listening deeply and reflecting together can strengthen connection, empathy and collaboration.
A History of Britain in 75 Years
Exploring the lasting impact of the 1948 British Nationality Act, this talk looks at how one pivotal moment helps tell the story of Britain’s past, present and future.
Is Chattel Slavery Really History?
Diane examines the generational and psychological impact of the past 400 years, exploring how history continues to influence identity, society and opportunity today.
What Does It Really Mean to Be British?
A thought-provoking exploration of identity, belonging and national identity. Diane invites audiences to reflect on different perspectives of what it means to experience and define “Britishness”.
Beyond Black History: What Truly Unites Us
Moving beyond labels, Diane explores how understanding, empathy and shared human experiences can help us build more inclusive and connected communities.
Family Is Our Future
Drawing on personal experience and current research, Diane explores a new approach to parenting, focusing on emotional wellbeing, communication and supporting young people — particularly those navigating challenging teenage years.
