Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins is a comedian, broadcaster, presenter, actress, and writer. She is best known for her work alongside Mel Giedroyc as part of the comedy duo Mel and Sue, as well as her tenure as a presenter on The Great British Bake Off.

Sue grew up in Croydon and attended Croham Hurst School, an independent girls’ school in South Croydon, before studying English at New Hall, Cambridge. During her time at Cambridge, she became a member of the Footlights, a prestigious comedy club, where she met Mel Giedroyc and was elected Footlights president in the academic year, a role that helped launch her career in comedy.

Sue and Mel gained recognition in the 1990s, performing at the Edinburgh Festival and writing for French & Saunders. They co-hosted the Channel 4 lunchtime show Light Lunch and its evening counterpart Late Lunch from 1998 to 1999. In 2015, they briefly hosted their own daytime chat show, Mel and Sue, on ITV.

Beyond her partnership with Mel, Sue has had a successful solo career. She has appeared on numerous BBC panel shows, including QI, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, and Room 101. She has also presented Insert Name Here and Just a Minute on BBC Radio 4.

Sue’s television career includes hosting documentaries and travel series, such as The Mekong River with Sue Perkins and Japan with Sue Perkins. She has also written several books, including her memoir Spectacles and East of Croydon, which details her travel experiences.

In 2015, Sue revealed that she had been diagnosed with prolactinoma, a benign tumor on her pituitary gland, which prevents her from having children. She described this period as a difficult time in her life but has since continued her successful career.

She has been vocal about LGBTQ+ rights, mental health awareness, and environmental issues, making her a respected figure beyond entertainment.

Sue Perkins remains one of the UK’s most beloved comedians and presenters, known for her sharp wit, engaging personality, and insightful storytelling. Whether through comedy, television, radio, or writing, she continues to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide.

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