Ed Petrie

Comedian, actor and television presenter, Ed Petrie has fronted many children’s programmes over the years. Famed for presenting Marrying Mum and Dad and All Over the Place, Ed is a BAFTA-nominated presenter and has also provided voice-over recordings for Nickelodeon and the BBC. With over 15 years of experience presenting to audiences and behind the camera, Ed is now booked as an event host, with former experience of hosting events for BAFTA. Commended for his humorous and personable character, Ed is guaranteed to be a hit with audiences of all ages.

Famed as a TV presenter, Ed spent three years as the continuity presenter for CBBC accompanied by his sidekick cactus, Oucho. Having made hundreds of kids laugh with his comedic personality, Ed was nominated for the Best Children’s Presenter BAFTA award. He is also widely known for fronting programmes such as Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions, Hacker Time and Transmission Impossible with Ed and Oucho. His programme All Over The Place has earned Ed three BAFTA nominations and has seen him travel across the globe to locations such as the USA, Australia and Asia.

Before forging his successful presenting career, Ed was a member of the National Youth Theatre and performed stand-up comedy across the UK. Making appearances in Green Wing and Smack the Pony comedy shows, Ed also spent time as a TV Researcher for They Think It’s All Over and presented children’s television for Nickelodeon. Continuing to perform stand-up comedy today, Ed has accompanied comedians such as Greg Davies on tour and has also performed at the Glastonbury Festival for the past 17 years. Ed is also an avid pantomime actor, having starred in several pantomimes that saw him nominated for Best Comic at the Great British Pantomime Awards.

With a successful career as a presenter and comedian to his name, Ed is now a popular choice to hire for a range of corporate and public events. Having presented BAFTA events and done corporate work for the likes of Puffin Books, Ed brings his personable charm and comedic talent to all events he attends. A widely recognised face across children’s television, Ed is guaranteed to be a hit with all audiences, putting to use his experience behind the camera and in front of large audiences to tailor his appearances to each client. When looking for a personable presenter or host for your next event, Ed Petrie is a great choice.