Preeti Kular

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(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

 

Preeti Kular began her broadcasting career in community and commercial radio, serving as a drive-time presenter for Ambur Radio 99.4 FM. Hosting her show on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, she brought a energetic mix of trending Bhangra and Bollywood music, regional news, and entertainment to the West Midlands. Her dedication to the airwaves and cultural engagement earned her widespread industry recognition, culminating in her winning the prestigious “Best UK Radio Presenter” title at the UK Bhangra Awards.

Building on her commercial success, Preeti Kular transitioned into public service broadcasting at the BBC, significantly expanding her reach and influence. She joined the BBC Asian Network as an Assistant Producer while simultaneously taking on a dual role as a Producer and Presenter for BBC WM. Her work behind the scenes and on-air allowed her to master the complexities of major network radio, handling everything from technical production to live presenting.

Preeti Kular is most widely celebrated for hosting the Asian Beats show on BBC Introducing, a vital regional platform broadcasting across BBC West Midlands, BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, and BBC Sounds. Through this weekly slot, Preeti Kular acts as a crucial cultural tastemaker, actively spotlighting up-and-coming South Asian musicians and established Desi, Punjabi, and British-Asian artists. Her show features curated music highlights, artist interviews, and exclusive first-plays that help local talent break into the mainstream music industry.

Beyond her permanent slots, Preeti Kular has become a versatile, trusted voice across the wider BBC Local Radio network. She frequently sits in for major evening and culture programmes across a multitude of stations, including BBC Radio Stoke, BBC Hereford & Worcester, BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Nottingham, and BBC Radio Leicester. Whether she is driving three-hour cultural soundtracks, discussing semi-autobiographical literature with authors, or interviewing charity fundraisers, her broad broadcast portfolio highlights her skill as an adaptive journalist and compelling presenter.

Alex Hartley

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(36 votes, average: 4.69 out of 5)

 

Alex Hartley is an English former cricketer who played as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler. Between 2016 and 2019, she appeared in 28 One Day Internationals and four Twenty20 Internationals for England. She was part of the side that won the 2017 World Cup. Alex Hartley played domestic cricket for Lancashire, Middlesex, Surrey Stars, Lancashire Thunder, North West Thunder, Manchester Originals and Welsh Fire in England, as well as Tasmania and Hobart Hurricanes in Australia.

In December 2019, Alex Hartley began a podcast named No Balls: The Cricket Podcast with teammate Kate Cross. In 2021, it became part of the BBC Sounds platform. The podcast won ‘Best Cricket Podcast’ and ‘Best Equality & Social Impact Podcast’ at the 2023 Sports Podcast Awards, and ‘Best Cricket Podcast’ at the following year’s awards.

Alex Hartley has featured as part of the BBC’s Test Match Special coverage for various cricket series and tournaments, including the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the 2020 T20I series between the England and Pakistan men’s teams, the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Following her announcement regarding suspending her playing career in May 2023, Alex Hartley continued her media work, appearing as part of the Test Match Special commentary team for the England v Ireland Test match that commenced on 1 June 2023.