Fred Dinenage MBE

Legendary Broadcaster & Presenter
National Treasure best loved for HOW!
Awards Host & After Dinner Speaking

Fred Dinenage MBE is one of Britain’s best-loved television presenters, with a broadcasting career spanning almost six decades. A familiar face to generations of viewers, Fred is renowned for his warmth, professionalism and natural storytelling ability, making him a popular choice for corporate events, awards ceremonies and after-dinner speaking engagements.

Fred first made his mark on television in the 1960s as one of the original presenters of the iconic children’s programme How?, introducing generations of young viewers to the wonders of science, technology and the world around them. He later returned to the much-loved format in How 2 and the programme’s 2020 revival, cementing his place in British television history.

Alongside his work in children’s television, Fred became one of ITV’s most recognisable broadcasters. He presented World of Sport, covered major sporting events including two Olympic Games, and hosted a range of popular programmes, including Tell the Truth and Gambit. He went on to become a household name across southern England as the face of ITV regional news, presenting Coast to Coast and Meridian Tonight, later ITV News Meridian, for almost four decades before stepping down in 2021.

Throughout his career, Fred has reported on some of the most significant stories of our time and interviewed an extraordinary range of figures from the worlds of politics, entertainment and sport, including The Beatles and Dame Vera Lynn. His extensive experience in front of the camera has given him a wealth of fascinating stories and insights into the people, personalities and events that have shaped modern Britain.

Fred is also an accomplished author and documentary presenter. His work on true crime includes Fred Dinenage: Murder Casebook, exploring some of the most notorious criminal cases in history. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to broadcasting, he was awarded an MBE in 2010.

Whether hosting an awards ceremony, interviewing guests or entertaining an audience after dinner, Fred brings decades of experience, an engaging manner and a rich collection of anecdotes from a remarkable life in television. His ability to connect with audiences of all ages makes him an excellent choice for corporate events, special occasions and audiences looking for an entertaining insight into the world of broadcasting.

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Testimonials

Fred was delightful to have, so friendly and warm to absolutely everyone and it really made our event that bit more special. We really enjoyed the anecdotes and stories he added, in addition to the script as he really made it his own. I think his persona fitted our event really well and the fact that he has a lot of local connections - such as Portsmouth and knowing Harry Redknapp.

Anita and I wanted to relay our sincere thanks for organising for Fred to attend our Awards last week. As you had already pointed out, Fred is an absolute joy to work with and he greeted us and all our visitors who wanted so much to meet him with open arms and respect. He gave people his time and he was fun on the stage and during the awards ceremony which went seamlessly under his watch. Anita and I were absolutely delighted and honoured to meet him and work with him and to enjoy the many comments on the night from our attendees. We were also so humbled when Fred told us how much he enjoyed the evening too.