Sue Barker: Sports Presenter

Sue became the UK’s leading female sports presenter.She established herself on the BBC as a key figure in the sports team, fronting such television coverage as The Olympics, Wimbledon and Grandstand. She has also hosted the Grand National (1996–2006), the Derby (2001–2007), Racing at Ascot and Longchamp (1995–1999), Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury, the Great North Run, World Athletics Championships and European Athletics Championships (1999–2009), BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1994-2012), Commonwealth Games (1994-2010) and Winter Olympics (1994-2010).

Royal Wedding Coverage

In June 1999, she co-presented coverage of HRH Prince Edward’s wedding to Sophie Rhys-Jones at Windsor alongside Michael Buerk. Barker had introduced Rhys-Jones to Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son at a charity function a few years earlier. In 2008, Barker and the BBC extended her contract to cover the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Sporting Questions

Sue is also the host presenter of the iconic and ever-popular sports quiz, A Question of Sport. Since her arrival and changes to the format the programme has grown from less than 4 million viewers to a consistent figure of nearly 10 million.

Sue Barker Off Screen

Away from television, Sue is in great demand as a Master of Ceremonies/ host for corporate events and awards ceremonies. Her experience in front of the camera and in interviews brings a professionalism to any event. Sue’s bubbly personality and professionalism has endeared her to the British public.