Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins is a comedian, broadcaster, writer and presenter whose quick wit and distinctive presenting style have made her one of the UK’s most recognisable television personalities.

Sue first came to prominence as one half of the comedy duo Mel and Sue alongside Mel Giedroyc. The pair became widely known through Channel 4’s Light Lunch and Late Lunch before later co-hosting the hugely successful The Great British Bake Off, which became one of the UK’s most watched television programmes during their tenure.

Alongside her partnership work, Sue has built an extensive solo presenting career spanning entertainment, travel, arts, history and factual programming. Her documentary credits include The Ganges with Sue Perkins, Kolkata with Sue Perkins and The Mekong River with Sue Perkins, while she has also fronted programmes including Insert Name Here, The Big Spell, Movie Babylon and Radio 4’s Dilemma.

A regular panellist and contributor across British television and radio, Sue has appeared on programmes including QI, Have I Got News For You, Just a Minute and The News Quiz. In 2008, she won the BBC series Maestro, leading to her conducting at the Last Night of the Proms.

Sue is also an accomplished writer and producer. Her BBC Two sitcom Heading Out, which she wrote, starred in and produced, premiered in 2013. Her memoir Spectacles became a Sunday Times number one bestseller and later formed the basis of a successful UK live tour and Edinburgh Fringe run.

An experienced live host and awards presenter, Sue has hosted events including the BAFTA gala ceremony and is widely regarded as an engaging and intelligent moderator, conference host and after-dinner entertainer.

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