Sara Cox is a well-known English broadcaster, author, and charity campaigner. She started her broadcasting career in the late 1990s, presenting The Girlie Show from 1996 to 1997. She then hosted BBC Radio 1's breakfast show from April 2000 to December 2003 and currently presents the teatime show on BBC Radio 2, a role she began in 2019. Cox has hosted several television shows for the BBC, including The Great Pottery Throw Down, Too Much TV, and Back in Time for.... She has also been the UK commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011 and 2021 and has appeared as a guest presenter on shows like Never Mind the Buzzcocks and This Morning. As a charity campaigner, Cox focuses on supporting homeless young people and promoting social inclusion. She has been an ambassador for Centrepoint since 2000, participating in their Sleep Out fundraising event every year. In 2011, she took part in the BBC's Sport Relief as a celebrity showjumper and conducted a 24-hour danceathon on BBC Radio 2 in 2017, raising over £800,000 for Comic Relief. Cox has supported various charitable initiatives, including visiting the Reuben House scheme in 2023 to promote Centrepoint's Independent Living Programme and launching a tea party campaign to help reduce isolation among older people. In recognition of her contributions to broadcasting, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bolton in November 2006. Cox's commitment to vulnerable populations and social causes has earned her respect in both the media and charitable sectors.
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What topics does Sara Cox specialise in?
Sara Cox specialises in talking about broadcasting, charity campaigning, social inclusion and more.
What is Sara Cox's speaking style like?
Sara Cox engages listeners with her warm, relatable style, seamlessly blending entertainment and advocacy. Her broadcasting expertise and commitment to social causes resonate deeply, making her a respected figure in media. __
Does Sara Cox offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Sara Cox offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.