Who's Britain's favourite TV Expert (current or of all times)?

Experts/Expert Presenters are in high demand because they bring passion, authority and credibility to a show. They make programmes come alive.  So my question is this: who is Britain's favourite TV expert?  Here are some names to get the ball rolling: David Attenborough, Maggie Aderin Pocock, Brian Cox, Monty Halls, Mary Beard, Gordon Ramsay, Mary Berry, Jamie Oliver, Gareth Malone, Nigella Lawson, Kevin McCloud, Lorraine Pascale, Gok Wan, Jo Frost,  Kirsty Allsop, Phil Spencer, Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock ...?  The list goes on and on.  Add your names in the comment box below. And if there enough names, I'll issue a press release!

Could you be a TV expert? That's what the industry wants to know.

The TV industry is always on the hunt for experts, ideas and the next 'big thing'. That's why more and more members of the industry are registering on find a TV expert and getting experts in for a chat or screentest. Here are some of the most recent experts who have had that phone call.

1. Kim I, Leading Fitness & Mental Strength Expert

2. Sean B, Confidence Coach

3. Maria M, Motoring Journalist & Publishing Expert

4. Rasheed O, Lifestyle Coach - Motivational Speaker

5. Domonique B, Successpert: Getting the most out of your Life

6. Steve T, Personal presentation & non-verbal communication

7. Jane W, Life Change Expert

8. Jessica R, Performance Expert & Transformational Coach

9. Richard R, Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and Charisma Coach

10. Andrew W, Fatherhood and Modern Parenting

11. Alison B, Getting a job: interviewing technique, CV, etc

12. Susie P, Get happy, change your life & get on track fast

13. David Y, The Power of Language: How Words Change Lives

14. Amana W, Coach: find your personal X factor and stand out!

15. Alex B, Master Brewer, Beer Sommelier & Flavour Expert

16. Jennifer E, Chocolate Historian & Guide + Food Developer

17. Dr Gemma N, Medical Doctor - GP in West London

18. Dr James L, Scientist: Biological + Natural History

19. Sarah M, Dog Trainer, Dog Behaviourist, Gundog Trainer

20. Rebecca P, Hair & Beauty Salon Makeovers and Internet Mktg

21. Debbie C, Behaviourist: Pets, Livestock, Child/pet safety

22. Dr Victoria G, Doctor of Counselling Psychology & Life-Coach.

Good luck to all of them!

Do you have what it takes to be a TV expert? Do you want to promote your passion and expertise to Heads of Development and Heads of Talent? Then do what other experts have done and join www.findaTVexpert.com!

findaTVexpert gets experts noticed by the TV industry

Becoming a TV Expert takes time, because getting shows commissioned also takes time. Commissioners are pitched hundreds of programme ideas each week and only a few tick the right boxes. But like everything in life, if you really want it, you have to keep plugging away at it. Because when it happens, it's worth it. So the more screentests you have, the more the industry hears and reads about you, the better. (Read my 10 Steps to Becoming a TV Expert here). And that's what findaTVexpert does: helps you get on the TV industry's radar and raise your profile. Here are some of the latest experts who have been found on findaTVexpert and contacted re different TV&Media opportunities.

1. Lesley C: Aristocratic Tamer (Horses, Cattle & Kids). Screentested by Raise the Roof Productions and contacted by a literary agent re a book idea.

2. Abigael S: Doctor of Clinical Psychology. Assessed contributors for C4’s The Sex Education Show (and received an onscreen credit for her work) and is currently working with Endemol on contributor assessments for Supersize Superskinny. Also interviewed by Cosmo for a piece about sexual confidence.

3. Elinor O & Isobel B: Contemporary Art and Art Investment Experts. Contacted by Lucky Day Productions re a possible series.

4. Roy B: Art & Architecture. Also contacted by Lucky Day Productions.

5. Naomi R: Life Coach for Children (Self Esteem, Divorce, etc.) Contacted by Garden Productions re a documentary.

6. Andrew W: Fatherhood and Modern Parenting. Screentestd by a Canadian production company re a series for Canada & North America. And contacted by a PR company re a commercial tie up/media campaign.

7. Mike E: Medical Historian, War Wounds & Trauma Surgeon. Contacted by Moving Mountains.

There are hundreds of hurdles to overcome between a screentest/exploratory chat and a commission. But it's the first step of the process.

The Expert Academy Media Training Day

It's great to see another part of my business plan taking shape. Teaming up with Media Trainers was always part of the plan - and it's happened. Today's the first Expert Academy Media training day with Alfi Media. It's designed to help prepare experts for TV&Media interviews and develop their x-pert factor - and is packed with practical exercises, tips, mock interviews, etc.