I’ve spent four decades in front of and around the microphone, starting with BBC Radio and moving into presenting, voiceover, and live event work for national campaigns, awards, and high-profile audiences. I’m known for a warm, clear voice and a knack for turning complex subjects into accessible storytelling, whether I’m co-presenting a show, delivering unscripted voiceover, or guiding a live audience from The Mall to Trafalgar Square. I’ve worked with ITV, HSBC, Bookings.com, and many others, and I’ve outlasted several production companies by staying adaptable, reliable, and audience‑focused. Beyond on-air roles, I’ve produced and presented, supervised studio sound, and supported live visuals and graphics for major programmes. I enjoy unscripted, reactive voiceover, collaborating with executives, fans, and online participants to keep the narrative engaging across both broadcast and live-event formats.

Jonathan Pagden

I’ve spent four decades in front of and around the microphone, starting with BBC Radio and moving into presenting, voiceover, and live event work for national campaigns, awards, and high-profile audiences. I’m known for a warm, clear voice and a knack for turning complex subjects into accessible storytelling, whether I’m co-presenting a show, delivering unscripted voiceover, or guiding a live audience from The Mall to Trafalgar Square. I’ve worked with ITV, HSBC, Bookings.com, and many others, and I’ve outlasted several production companies by staying adaptable, reliable, and audience‑focused. Beyond on-air roles, I’ve produced and presented, supervised studio sound, and supported live visuals and graphics for major programmes. I enjoy unscripted, reactive voiceover, collaborating with executives, fans, and online participants to keep the narrative engaging across both broadcast and live-event formats.

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I’ve spent four decades in front of and around the microphone, starting with BBC Radio and moving into presenting, voiceover, and live event work for national campaigns, awards, and high-profile audiences. I’m known for a warm, clear voice and a knack for turning complex subjects into accessible storytelling, whether I’m co-presenting a show, delivering unscripted voiceover, or guiding a live audience from The Mall to Trafalgar Square. I’ve worked with ITV, HSBC, Bookings.com, and many others, and I’ve outlasted several production companies by staying adaptable, reliable, and audience‑focused.

Beyond on-air roles, I’ve produced and presented, supervised studio sound, and supported live visuals and graphics for major programmes. I enjoy unscripted, reactive voiceover, collaborating with executives, fans, and online participants to keep the narrative engaging across both broadcast and live-event formats.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance voiceover, producer/presenter at Freelance
January 1, 2001 - Present
Freelance voiceover, producer/presenter.
HoD, Event IT at Show Presentation Services
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Development of IT rental as part of the company’s Event Staging service.
Freelance video/sound
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1998
Regular studio management shifts for BBC Radio; sound supervisor for Masterchef; sound recordist for Channel 4 game show Qd; vision mix for Commonwealth Heads Of Government, Edinburgh opening; other AV and staging work.
Senior Technician, corporate video and conferences at Viewplan plc
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Senior Technician, corporate video and conferences.
Studio Manager / OB Engineer / Producer / Presenter at BBC Radio (various locations)
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1987
Studio manager, OB engineer, producer and presenter across BBC Radio.
Freelance voiceover, producer/presenter at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2001 - Present
Freelance voiceover, producer and presenter for national campaigns and live events, including ITV Ad Boost campaigns and HSBC AGM 'Voice Of The Questions'; co-presenter for Energy Institute awards and other events; continued work across a wide range of broadcast and corporate projects.
Head of Department, Event IT (HoD) at Show Presentation Services
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Development of IT rental as part of the company’s Event Staging service; on-site staff supervision; coordination with venues and clients to ensure events ran smoothly.
Project Manager at Show Presentation Services
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Technical management of events ranging from small business presentations to large conferences and awards dinners; preparation of schedules and on-site supervision.
Studio Manager / OB Engineer / Producer/Presenter at BBC Radio
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1987
Regular studio management shifts for BBC Radio; on-location OBs; produced and presented programmes across multiple stations.
Freelance video/sound at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1998
Freelance audio-visual production; regular studio management shifts for BBC Radio; sound supervision for MasterChef (BBC1) and various Channel 4 events; broad range of audio-visual and staging projects.
Sound Supervisor, MasterChef (BBC1) at BBC / MasterChef
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1998
Sound supervision for the first series of MasterChef; responsible for on-set audio and coordination with production.
Live unscripted voiceover at Agent Achievement Awards
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2013
Unscripted voiceover for Agent Achievement Awards; reactive narration and on-the-fly adjustments.
Presenter, HSBC AGM (Voice Of The Questions) at HSBC
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Presenter for HSBC AGM, featuring 'Voice Of The Questions' format.
Announcer at The Mall and Trafalgar Square events
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Announcer for crowds at The Coronation (May 2023) and Lionesses Euros trophy celebration (Trafalgar Square, August 2022).
Live commentary at IWSC Awards, Guildhall
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Live commentary for IWSC Awards; roughly 80 commercials delivered in 40 minutes.
Out-of-vision presenter, Tech Playmaker awards at Booking.com
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Out-of-vision sole presenter for Tech Playmaker awards; setup and practice shows (2018-2020).
Out-of-vision presenter (staff convention) at Large French software company
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Out-of-vision sole presenter for a staff convention; 800 attendees over four days.
Voice actor / Brand narration for Dominos at Dominos
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Our Graham-style voice for a speed-pizza-making competition campaign.
Producer/Presenter, The Spooky Hour at Self-produced / Radio network
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Producing and presenting the award-winning Halloween short story programme 'The Spooky Hour' across fourteen radio stations (2021).

Education

A Levels at Garforth Community College, Leeds
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
A Levels at Garforth Community College, Leeds
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications, Financial Services