Experienced television presenter and journalist Rory Reid is widely known as a host of BBC's Top Gear. Initially, he joined as a co-presenter before making the grade as one of the main presenters from series twenty-four onwards. Famously, he is the only current presenter to be selected via an open audition process after submitting a 30-second audition tape. He has a passion for motoring and technology stemming from his youth and first pursued a career in journalism when he was just 20 years old. As a host and speaker, Rory brings energy, personality and charisma to any stage.
Rory holds a degree in computer science, underpinning his technological understanding. His first notable journalistic works came when working for CNET, winning 'Best Use of Video' at the prestigious 'Association of Online Publishers' awards for his 'Car Tech' video series. His career has also seen him regularly appear on BBC One's 'The One Show' reporting on technology and automotive issues bringing his specific understanding to millions across the nation.
Rory presented the show 'World’s Most Dangerous Roads' for the Discovery Channel and also 'How We Changed The World' for the same channel. Furthermore, he is the main presenter and YouTube director for AutoTrader - the UK's largest automotive marketplace, amassing hundreds of millions of views across the company YouTube channel. Rory Reid knows how to hold an audience. Away from the camera, Rory has been a writer for Personal Computer World magazine, a features editor for Games Wire and Editor in chief at Recombu.com. He regularly appears as a technology expert for BBC Radio 5's Saturday Edition.
His computer science background supports him in his ability to explain the sometimes-complicated world of consumer technology to a broad range of audiences. He is an excellent orator and a seasoned host and presenter. Where speaking is concerned Rory Reid combines energy and charisma with understanding and delivering for audiences across both the automotive and technology sectors.
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