Phil’s career within media has included the popular Solihull Radio, hosting Sunday evenings The Phil O Show as well as guest spots on BBC Radio WM. Having stints on television you may have seen him hosting BskyB’s Quiz TV or featuring on Channel 5’s holiday show Was It Good For You? Upon visiting Australia Phil also hosted the much-loved spiritual national phenomenon called Psychic TV, which aired on Channel 7-2 across the country.

Phil has featured in Come Dine With Me, where not only was he incredibly funny, and certainly dressed each night to impress, but he ultimately became the clear winner of Series 47, taking the title home to Birmingham.

Phil has worked on numerous projects that have gained him experience within television and their recorded formats. Live TV has included long periods of ‘open mic’ usage, often up to three hours. Multiple camera switches and live phone calls. Pre-recorded productions have gained him valuable experience in scripts, delivery and ‘PTC’. He has also interviewed for Central News, BBC & Sky News reports.

In 2019, he delivered his own online competition called ‘Busking Battles’, which aired across social media and received 1.5 million views in 11 weeks. The following year, ITV expressed an interest in the show, taking it from social media to television, but the Covid pandemic scuppered those plans.

Phil O | Writing

Phil has contributed a number of articles for the likes of The Birmingham Mail, 24/7 What’s On, Midlands Zone, Style Magazine, The Business Growth Magazine, City Dweller, and 69 Magazine, on topics including travel, food, and society.

Phil O | Charity Work

Phil has been involved in an array of charitable organisations, raising over £400,000 for several different charities. He has also hosted live events for charities including NSPCC, Love Brum, Birmingham Pride, and Acorn’s Children’s Hospice.

Phil O | LGBTQ+

Phil has worked within the LGBTQ+ domain for many years and co-created and developed ‘Birmingham Pride’, in 1997, which he developed as a community project and worked on for 14 years. He was also Operations Director for the country’s second largest gay club at the time, The Nightingale Club, which boasted a capacity of 2,500 pax and was legendary in the late-night entertainment, live artist and dance scene.

Phil O | Royalty

As a highly respected presenter, Phil worked with the late Queen to host the 2020 and 2021 ‘Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service’, MBE-equivalent for the voluntary sector. He also hosted three days of the the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Birmingham, as well as covering King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation.

Phil O | Corporate Work

Phil hosted all 11 days of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has hosted at Comic and Sport Relief, and at the BBC Good Food Show.

He has also worked with industry names including Graham Norton, Glynn Purnell, Gordon Ramsey, Aktar Islam, James Martin, Geri Horner, Take That, and Steps, along with many Olympians, soap stars, and politicians.

These events often include change of schedule, ad-lib, infill (a speciality) and working with an array of artists, bands, chefs, guests speakers and much more that would require time constraints, script changes and an ability to be quick-thinking, creative and fluid.

Not surprisingly, after working within hospitality for many years, Phil has extensive knowledge of food, drink and event management. Also, having developed a 2,500-capacity nightclub, and hosting weekly shows with top artists and performers, Phil learned many of his early skills in dealing with live audiences, which he loves dearly.

Interacting with intimate audiences or to those of thousands, Phil is incredibly comfortable representing independent businesses or market leading and trend setting brands. Versatility and adaptability have seen him working with; radio, lapel or head microphones, crowd interaction and participation, chefs, recipes and dedicated time windows, amongst other things.

Phil is proud to have hosted a wide variety of events that have included: product launches and shop openings, fashion shows, city music events and festivals, business presentations and celebratory events, food festivals, charity fundraisers, awards dinners and presentations, parties and magazine launches. The list is not exhaustive. However, endeavouring to exceed expectations is always prominent.

Phil is also an experienced Master of Ceremonies; there is nothing more Phil loves than hosting corporate dinners, fundraising events and awards dinners too. Phil has hosted dinners exceeding 1300 people (I.C.C. Birmingham) to smaller intermate events.

Phil O | Hybrid and Virtual

The change in economic delivery has meant adapting and presenting online. Not the easiest area for many to get across energy and passion, that’s fun, informative and has clarity. Phil has ensured that every event receives the same focus and determination to make it succeed. Ensuring the client achieves their goal and the viewers/participants are happy. Working on events such as: The Big Birmingham Black-Tie Bash at Home! King Media – Candy Crush Kingsters, MR & MRS Grey Corporate Music & Quiz Shows, Rocketfish – Legendre’ International Event. He has also hosted online ‘Horse-racing’ music quizzes, tastings and many more.

Phil O | Clients

Armed Forces Day, Artsfest, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham’s Pride Ball, Brakes, British Pool and Hot Tub Awards CBD Food Festival, City of Birmingham Business Awards, Colmore Food Festival, the Cream Awards for the Dairy Industry, Croydon Food Festival, Diageo (GB), Diesel, the Education Awards, the HIBU Awards, Hilton,  HSBC, Marketing Birmingham, Peugeot, Selfridges, Solihull Food Festival, St Georges Day, Taste.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Presenters now to hire MC, Host, TV presenter Phil for your next live event.  Contact us.