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List of presenters

Ian Hislop, John Humphrys and Jack Dee, three of our former presenters

The following celebrities have hosted our awards ceremony:

  • 2008: Impersonator Rory Bremner
  • 2007: Comedian, actor and television presenter Lenny Henry
  • 2006: Broadcaster Mary Nightingale
  • 2005: Journalist Matthew Parris
  • 2004: Journalist Ian Hislop
  • 2003: Broadcaster Fiona Bruce
  • 2002: Writer and comedy performer Sandi Toksvig
  • 2001: Journalist, author and broadcaster John Humphrys
  • 2000: Broadcaster Gavin Campbell
  • 1999: Broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan
  • 1998: Broadcaster Martyn Lewis
  • 1997: Television presenter Edward Enfield
  • 1996: Television and radio presenter Tim Grundy
  • 1995: Actress and singer Toyah Wilcox
  • 1994: Actress Pam Ferris and radio presenter Sybil Ruscoe
  • 1993: Comedian Jack Dee
  • 1992: Gyles Brandreth MP
  • 1991: Comedian Graeme Garden ('The Goodies')
  • 1990: Comedian and television presenter Willie Rushton
  • 1989: Lord Soper
  • 1988: Actress Hilary Crowson ('Bread')
  • 1987: Actor Michael Cashman ('EastEnders')
  • 1986: Broadcaster Esther Rantzen
  • 1985: Actor Gian Sammarco ('Adrian Mole')
  • 1984: Actress Julie Walters
  • 1983: Actor Paul Eddington ('Yes Minister').
  • 1982: Former Master of the Rolls Lord Denning
  • 1981: Salford housewife Mrs Ethel Owen
  • 1980: TV playwright John McGrath
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