A widely loved comedian and presenter, Sandi Toksvig has forged a successful career across the screens of British television. From The Great British Bake Off to Have I Got News For You and QI, Sandi has continually solidified her reputation as a fantastic entertainer and host. With an impressive roster of television presenting credits under her belt, Sandi is now often booked to appear at a range of corporate events. When booked for events, Sandi makes for the perfect choice as either a speaker or host, sharing her passions for equality and ensuring that events go smoothly.
Best known as a presenter and comedian, Sandi was formerly the co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off and is currently the host of QI. She is also famed for the time that she spent as the presenter of The News Quiz and for co-founding the Women’s Equality Party, demonstrating her prominence as a political activist. Outside of TV presenting, Sandi has also showcased her talents as a writer, authoring over 20 different fiction and non-fiction books and writing stage plays such as Big Night Out at the Little Sands Picture Palace and Silver Linings. Also openly lesbian, Sandi is passionate about LGBT+ inclusion and champions the equality of all.
Sandi first entered the world of comedy as part of the illustrious Cambridge University Dramatics Club- writing the first all-women show for the Footlights. From that point on, Sandi went from strength to strength and is now widely known for her unique style of humour. She first embarked into the world of presenting as a children’s presenter, with credits including The Saturday Starship, Island Race, Gilbert’s Fridge, The Talking Show and more.
Having built a strong reputation as a comedian, Sandi has since been invited to star on several comedy orientated shows. She has previously been on Call My Bluff, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, QI, Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You. Other presenting roles also include being the presenter of What The Dickens, 1001 Things You Should Know, Fifteen-to-One and most recently Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig. Outside of presenting, Sandi is avidly interested in politics and charity- having been a Patron of the Humanists UK and co-founded the Women’s Equality Party. Sandi is also passionate about the gender pay gap, speaking out on the BBC pay gap after she was paid less than the former QI host, Stephen Fry. She was also formerly the President of the Women of the Year Lunch and the Chancellor of the University of Plymouth.
With a successful career as a well-loved comedian and presenter behind her, Sandi is now often booked as a speaker and host for corporate events. With previous clients including the likes of Barclays Capital and the Chartered Institute of Building, Sandi is often commended for being personable and engaging, also praised for her balance of humour and professionalism. Having also previously been invited to deliver the TED talk A Political Party for Women’s Equality, Sandi is a confident and experienced speaker who commands an audience with ease. When looking for a personable, experienced and professional speaker or host, look no further than Sandi Toksvig.
