Riyadh Khalaf is a broadcaster, author, presenter and LGBTQ+ advocate whose career began as one of the UK’s most influential digital creators. Renowned for his engaging storytelling and warm interviewing style, Riyadh has built an impressive broadcasting career, recently interviewing high-profile figures including Dannii Minogue, Bill Gates and Richard Branson.
Across television, radio and digital platforms, Riyadh creates compelling content that reflects his passions for wildlife, education, travel and culture. A trusted voice in the natural history and wildlife space, he is known for producing educational and visually rich content that makes complex subjects accessible and engaging for broad audiences.
Riyadh Khalaf is a broadcaster, author, presenter and LGBTQ+ advocate whose career began as one of the UK’s most influential digital creators. Renowned for his engaging storytelling and warm interviewing style, Riyadh has built an impressive broadcasting career, recently interviewing high-profile figures including Dannii Minogue, Bill Gates and Richard Branson.
Across television, radio and digital platforms, Riyadh creates compelling content that reflects his passions for wildlife, education, travel and culture. A trusted voice in the natural history and wildlife space, he is known for producing educational and visually rich content that makes complex subjects accessible and engaging for broad audiences.
His work has seen him collaborate with leading brands and organisations including easyJet, Tourism Australia and the Natural History Museum, carving out a distinctive niche that blends authenticity, curiosity and adventure-led storytelling. Riyadh is also a regular presenter on BBC Morning Live, where he covers a diverse range of topics spanning the natural world, aviation, travel and mental health.
His debut book, Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? (Frances Lincoln), became a number-one bestseller on Amazon in the UK, US, and Australia.
Whether interviewing global changemakers, championing underrepresented voices or inspiring audiences through his passion for wildlife and exploration, Riyadh continues to establish himself as one of the UK’s most versatile and trusted broadcasters.