Award-Winning Journalist, Writer & Columnist for The Guardian, 3x Author & Co-Host of the Rest is Entertainment

Marina Hyde is one of Britain’s most recognisable journalists and commentators, renowned for her award-winning work as a columnist for The Guardian. With a career spanning more than two decades, she has become a leading voice on politics, media, sport and popular culture, earning widespread acclaim for her sharp analysis and distinctive sense of humour. Marina has built a loyal following through her ability to dissect major events and public figures with intelligence, wit and originality. Whether discussing political upheaval, celebrity culture or the changing media landscape, she offers audiences a compelling perspective shaped by years at the heart of some of the world’s biggest stories.

Marina’s journey into journalism began unconventionally when she worked as a temporary secretary on the Showbiz desk at The Sun. Her writing talent soon led to opportunities within the industry, eventually taking her to The Guardian, where she first wrote the newspaper’s influential Diary column before establishing herself as one of its most prominent commentators. Over time, she expanded her coverage across politics, current affairs, entertainment and sport, developing a reputation for insightful reporting and satirical commentary. Alongside her newspaper work, Marina has written for a range of respected publications including Esquire, HuffPost and Vogue. Today, she continues to shape public conversation through both her journalism and broadcasting work.

The quality and impact of Marina’s work have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards. Her accolades include Commentariat of the Year, Commentator of the Year, Columnist of the Year and Political Commentator of the Year. She also broke new ground as the first woman to receive the Sports Journalist of the Year Award in its 43-year history. Beyond journalism, Marina is an accomplished author, having written Celebrity, What Just Happened? and What a Time to Be Alive!. She has also achieved major success as co-host of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast alongside Richard Osman, a programme that quickly became one of the UK’s most downloaded entertainment podcasts and was later performed live at the Royal Albert Hall.

As a speaker, Marina combines the analytical skills of a leading journalist with the timing and delivery of a seasoned performer. Her presentations are packed with revealing stories, cultural observations and thought-provoking commentary on modern society. Audiences value her ability to make complex issues understandable, challenge conventional thinking and entertain in equal measure. Drawing on experiences from newsrooms, political events, sporting controversies and the entertainment industry, Marina delivers engaging keynote speeches that are insightful, memorable and highly relevant to today’s rapidly evolving world.

Why Hire Marina Hyde?

Marina Hyde is hired to speak because she offers a rare combination of journalistic authority, cultural insight and exceptional storytelling. Audiences gain access to the lessons she has learned from covering some of the most influential figures, controversies and defining moments of recent decades. Her engaging delivery style, coupled with her ability to uncover the human stories behind major events, makes her a captivating presence on stage. Whether addressing leadership, media influence, reputation, public perception or societal change, Marina provides audiences with fresh perspectives, intelligent humour and lasting takeaways.