Alex Beresford

Alex Beresford is an English television presenter and live weather broadcaster, widely recognised as one of the most trusted faces on British morning television. Best known for his work across ITV’s national programming, he currently serves as Live Weather Presenter on ITV Evening News and regularly appears as a Guest Presenter on Good Morning Britain. An assured and engaging keynote speaker, Alexander draws on more than two decades in broadcasting, with his appointment to a prime national news role standing as one of his defining professional milestones.

Alex's early ambition for a media career was clear, and while at university he secured his first presenting role on BBC Two’s educational series ‘Curriculum Bites’, aimed at GCSE students. That experience sharpened his ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently. In 2004, he joined ITV West as an autocue operator, learning production from the ground up before retraining as a weather presenter in 2005. By 2007, Alexander had progressed to national television as part of ITV Weather, a rapid rise that reflected both technical expertise and natural on screen authority. A formative moment came in 2013 when he travelled to the United States to report on a catastrophic EF5 tornado, later fronting the Channel 4 documentary ‘Super Tornado’, deepening his credibility in climate and extreme weather reporting.

Over the years, Alexander has broadened his portfolio well beyond forecasting. He has presented Channel 4 series ‘The World’s Weirdest Weather’ and ‘Britain’s Most Extreme Weather’ and reported for ITV’s current affairs flagship ‘Tonight’. In 2019, he fronted ‘ITV Tonight, Knife Crime and Me’, a powerful documentary inspired by the tragic loss of his cousin, earning an RTS nomination for his work. In 2020, he became a Guest Presenter on Good Morning Britain, further establishing his authority within live broadcasting. Two years later, he stepped into the newly created position of Live Weather Presenter on ITV Evening News, broadcasting from the main London studios and reporting nationwide. Alongside journalism, Alexander reached the semi-final of ‘Dancing on Ice’ in 2018 and won ‘All Star Musicals’ in 2022, showcasing versatility and broad public appeal. He has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Gloucestershire and was selected as a National Black Role Model by the government’s Reach programme.

As a keynote speaker, Alexander combines scientific insight with personal experience and social advocacy. He speaks on climate change, extreme weather, diversity and representation, media careers, mental health, and knife crime prevention. His work as a patron of Empire Fighting Chance and his Diversity School Tour Project reflects genuine commitment to young people and social mobility. Alexander brings authority, warmth and real world perspective to every stage, offering audiences informed commentary, practical inspiration and a compelling account of resilience in modern Britain.