Emily Dean

Emily Dean is a multifaceted broadcaster, author, and podcaster known for her engaging presence and versatile talents. She co-hosts Frank Skinner’s award-winning Absolute Radio show, which attracts over a million listeners weekly. Her popular podcast for The Times, Walking the Dog, has amassed over 5 million downloads and has been featured in prominent publications like Radio Times, The Independent, Grazia, and The Daily Mail. Emily is also a frequent guest presenter on Times Radio.

In 2019, Emily published her memoir, Everybody Died So I Got a Dog, to critical acclaim. The book received widespread media coverage and was serialized in the Saturday Times magazine, highlighting her poignant and humorous storytelling. Emily is a regular contributor to comedy, arts, and panel discussions, with notable Radio 4 appearances on shows such as Don’t Make Me Laugh with David Baddiel, Where’s the F in News, Loose Ends, and Woman’s Hour. She has also guested on Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine show and Claudia Winkleman’s Sunday show.

Since 2016, Emily has served as the backstage presenter for Absolute Radio’s Stand Up To Cancer show at London’s Palladium. Her television appearances include Lorraine, Jeremy Vine, This Morning, BBC News, and she was a series regular on Sky’s Comedians Watching Football With Friends. Emily is also a sought-after guest speaker and event host, participating in events for Blue Cross, Healthy Food Guide, The Hospital Club, Cheltenham Literary Festival, Wilderness, and Latitude. In 2019, she delivered a TEDx talk titled When Loss Becomes Your Life Coach.

Emily’s journalism career includes contributions to The Times, ES Magazine, You Magazine, Grazia, and Metro. She has also worked as a TV script editor, most recently on Netflix’s Katherine Ryan series, The Duchess. A former child actress, Emily was dubbed ‘sci-fi royalty’ by Mark Gatiss for her role as Susan in the BBC cult series Day of The Triffids. Recently, she appeared in an episode of Mandy (BBC).

Living in London, Emily shares her life with her dog Raymond, who bears a striking resemblance to Chewbacca.