Konnie Huq

Former Blue Peter & Radio Presenter & Best-selling Children’s Author of ‘Cookie & the Most Annoying Boy in the World’

Konnie Huq’s Biography:

Konnie Huq is best known as the longest-serving female presenter of the iconic BBC children’s programme Blue Peter, where she spent over a decade inspiring millions of young viewers. Her warm on-screen presence, curiosity for science, and passion for storytelling made her a household name. Beyond television, Konnie has continued to build an impressive career as a writer, speaker, and advocate for education and creativity, remaining one of Britain’s most versatile and enduring media personalities.

Konnie’s early career began with her breakthrough moment in 1997 when she joined the Blue Peter team. Her adventurous spirit and natural rapport with audiences quickly won her national admiration. Throughout the early stages of her presenting career, she embraced every new challenge that came her way—whether reporting from remote locations, engaging with charitable initiatives, or participating in cultural exchanges that broadened the show’s wide-ranging appeal. These formative experiences laid the foundation for her later work as a storyteller and communicator.

Across her journey, Konnie has accumulated a remarkable list of achievements. During the 2004 Blue Peter Summer Expedition to India, she appeared as an extra in the Bollywood film Musafir and trained alongside professional dancers for the production. She also took part in powerful humanitarian storytelling, including an emotional appeal from Angola that aimed to reunite families separated by war. Konnie even claimed a Guinness World Record by pinning 17 Blue Peter badges onto fellow presenter Andy Akinwolere’s shirt in under a minute. Transitioning into writing, she became a best-selling children’s author with her hit book ‘Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World’, and contributed to the acclaimed anthology series Black Mirror. Alongside her media and writing accomplishments, Konnie remains an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust and the British Asian Trust, reflecting her commitment to supporting young people and diverse communities.

As a speaker, Konnie brings together her experiences in broadcasting, writing, creativity, and social advocacy. She blends humour, heartfelt storytelling, and practical insight, making her an engaging speaker for audiences of all ages. Whether discussing science communication, creativity in children’s literacy, or her adventures across decades of television, Konnie continues to deliver impactful messages with authenticity and warmth. Most recently, she appeared on season 17 of Taskmaster.

Why Hire Konnie Huq?

Konnie is a dynamic and relatable speaker whose career spans broadcasting, writing, humanitarian work, and youth advocacy. Her talks combine humour, insight, and real-world experience, making her ideal for events focused on creativity, education, media, and resilience. Audiences value her authenticity, passion for storytelling, and ability to inspire curiosity and confidence in young people and adults alike.

Konnie Huq’s Career Highlights:

Below showcases Konnie Huq’s inspirational career throughout the clean-energy and technology industry:

• 2025 – Starred in Channel 4’s ‘Undercover Education’
• 2024 – Appeared as a contestant on Taskmaster
• 2020 – Launched the Thinking Out Loud podcast with Liz Owens
• 2019 – Published bestselling children’s book ‘Cookie & the Most Annoying Boy in the World’
• 2010 – Hosted ITV2’s The Xtra Factor
• 2008 – Left Blue Peter
• 2008 – Broke a Guinness World Record for pinning 17 Blue Peter badges in one minute
• 2004 – Filmed a humanitarian appeal in Angola to reunite families separated by conflict
• 2004 – Appeared in Bollywood film Musafir during Blue Peter’s India Expedition
• 1997 – Joined the BBC’s Blue Peter as a presenter