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Mark Durden-Smith started his journalism career at GLR and BBC regional newsrooms before becoming a researcher for Saturday Night Live and Clive Anderson Talks Back.

Mark Durden-Smith TV Presenter

As a TV presenter, Mark launched Channel 4’s topical breakfast show RI:SE (2002), and is a familiar face on the ITV shows This Morning (2010-2011) and Lorraine (2010-2014).

He was also one of the original presenters of I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now, hosting on and off between 2003 and 2008.

Mark Durden-Smith is probably best known for his sports presenting and commentary and was one of the hosts in 2015 for the Aviva Premiership Rugby World Cup.

He has also hosted at the Sky Sports Centre, fronting the channel’s BAFTA-winning rugby coverage.

In 2017 he signed a deal to present the Gallagher Premiership Rugby highlights on Channel 5, as well as fronting sport coverage on ITV and ESPN.

In 2004 he presented the Sky 1 shows The Match and Double or Nothing, and he regularly contributes to a sporting column in the Metro newspaper.

Mark Durden-Smith TV Entertainment Host

Mark has hosted many ITV shows including Freeze Out (2015), Wish You Were Here – Now and Then (2007), Hell’s Kitchen Extra Portions, Junior Eurovision Song Contest (2003), Soapstar Superstar (2006-2007), Package Holidays Undercover (2005) and the channel’s boat race coverage, the latter was also nominated for a Broadcast Award.

He was the presenter for the home renovation show Gutted as well as The Underdog Show on LIVING. He also hosted Millionaire Manor on BBC1 and was a guest presenter on BBC London Radio’s breakfast show.

Mark Durden-Smith is often paired up with other successful presenters, including fellow Great British Speakers Gaby Roslin, Jenni Falconer, Kate Thornton, Kirsty Gallacher, Liz Bonnin and Zoe Ball, making strong, personable and entertaining partnerships.

Mark Durden-Smith Live event and awards host

– Live TV

– Presenting & Broadcasting

– Sport

– Award Hosting

Mark Durden-Smith Clients: O2, Britvic, the Carphone Warehouse, Halifax, Santander, Nestle, Jet Airways, the Post Office, Adobe Systems Europe, Pentland Group, the Dog’s Trust, Samsun, The Sun (Police Bravery Awards) and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Available for Q&As, after-dinner speeches, award hosting and event chairing, Mark Durden-Smith is an experienced host with the kind of charm, humour and spontaneity which makes him a hit at private, public, charity and corporate events.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great Sports Speakers now to book TV Presenter and popular event host Mark Durden-Smith for your corporate event.

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