Hugh Woozencroft

Hugh Woozencroft is a popular British broadcast journalist and sports presenter. A prominent figure in the media, Hugh is best known for hosting talkSPORT’s Kick Off show and ITV’s English Football League highlights. He is often involved in various sporting events and broadcasting roles, having presented for ITV’s Women’s Football and Premiership rugby. Hugh is highly sought after as a presenter and awards host, as well as to provide Q&As on his experience in the sporting world. 

Whilst studying for a master’s degree in Sports Journalism at St Mary’s University, Hugh began his career working as a Broadcast Assistant at BBC Radio 5Live. Throughout this role, he gained valuable experience working on various programmes including Sportsweek, the 2012 London Olympics, and Test Match Special. He went on to begin his on-air broadcasting career in 2013 with BBC 5Live, which led to his later role as a presenter on BBC Two’s The Victoria Derbyshire Show. Hugh’s other notable achievements include covering Wimbledon, the Champions League finals, and the Ashes Series for BBC News. He became a prime-time presenter on talkSPORT as well as ITV, and other major sports networks. 

More recently, Hugh’s career has been marked by a variety of achievements. He became the host of The Times ‘The Game Podcast’, and later expanded his podcast portfolio to present talkSPORT’s ‘Kick Off’. Hugh was later named as the host of ITV’s The EFL Show and played a significant role in ITV’s coverage of the Rugby World Cup. He has been a part of the commentary for major events, like the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar for talkSPORT. An influential figure throughout sports media, Hugh has contributed to the growth and diversity of the industry through being a board member for The Black Collective of Media in Sport.

With huge versatility and expertise in sports broadcasting, Hugh is highly sought after for presenting and awards hosting as well as for Q&As. His ability to cover a multitude of sports and engage with audiences makes him a standout presenter. Hugh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion within the sports media industry further enhances his reputation as a leading voice in the field. If you are looking for a seasoned professional as a host or for Q&As, hire Hugh Woozencroft today!