David Baddiel

Co-creator of Fantasy Football League, David Baddiel is a well-known comedian, presenter and awards hosts. As well as turning comedy into 'The New Rock'n'Roll' on the stage, he has produced several books; hosted topical Radio 4 show Heresy; and written extensively for the screen, including his long-awaited film 'The Infidel' and his own sitcom ‘Baddiel's Syndrome’ (Sky One).

Antisemitism, cultural prejudice, and the limits of progressive discourse present urgent challenges for organisations navigating today's polarised climate. David Baddiel is a comedian, author, broadcaster, and one of the UK's most compelling voices on identity, discrimination, and the uncomfortable contradictions within modern social justice movements. With a career spanning stand-up, television, literature, and public debate, he combines sharp wit with intellectual rigour to challenge audiences to confront uncomfortable truths about bias, belonging, and belief.

David rose to prominence in the 1990s alongside Rob Newman, performing to 12,500 people at Wembley Arena in the UK's first ever arena comedy show, a moment credited with turning comedy into "the new rock'n'roll". He co-created and presented the celebrated programmes 'Fantasy Football' and 'Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned' with Frank Skinner, and co-wrote the iconic football anthem 'Three Lions' with The Lightning Seeds. Beyond comedy, David has built a distinguished career as a writer and documentary maker, producing acclaimed work including 'The Trouble with Dad', 'Confronting Holocaust Denial', and 'Social Media, Anger and Us' for the BBC, alongside Channel 4's 'David Baddiel: Cat Man'. He has published twelve bestselling children's books, four critically acclaimed novels, and the hit comedy film 'The Infidel'. His memoir 'My Family' became a Sunday Times bestseller in 2024. His bestselling polemic 'Jews Don't Count' was named The Sunday Times Politics and Current Affairs Book of the Year in 2021 and adapted into a Channel 4 documentary, establishing him as a leading voice on antisemitism in media, sport, and progressive spaces. He has since spoken on these issues across Berlin, New York, South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and throughout the UK. His latest polemic, 'The God Desire', was published in 2023, and he co-hosts the acclaimed podcast 'A Muslim and a Jew Go There' with Baroness Sayeeda Warsi.

David brings audiences an unflinching yet accessible exploration of identity, prejudice, and the contradictions that shape contemporary culture. His talks challenge organisations to rethink blind spots in their own thinking, offering practical insight into how bias operates, why certain forms of discrimination remain overlooked, and how to foster more honest, inclusive dialogue. Whether addressing corporate leaders, educators, or public sector professionals, David equips audiences with the clarity and courage to confront difficult conversations, leaving them better prepared to navigate complexity with intelligence, empathy, and integrity.