Greg James

Greg James likes to think of himself as a celebrated radio presenter, author and legend. Your kids might have read one of his children’s books. Chances are either Kid Normal or The Twits Next Door as they’re the ones that sold well. If not, you might well have heard him on Radio 1 where he has been since 2007 and on the prestigious Breakfast Show since 2018. As well as all this and enjoying faffing about online and on the TV, he hosts many podcasts. Some might say too many. They include Tailenders and The Fast and the Curious. And in the summer of 2025, he was presented with an honorary doctorate by the University of York for his service to dead ducks. Greg lives with his wife, Bella Mackie (a much more successful and talented author), and their dog, Barney (not yet an author but it’s only a matter of time), in a house somewhere in the world.