About Des

Viewers and avid weather-watchers of BBC TV East Midlands Today will already be familiar with Des Coleman, the cheery weather presenter who can make us believe even the dampest of days are worth waiting for. His ability to present and entertain has made him a popular household name. But Des’s career is that rarity, one which covers the spectrum of entertainment; Television, Theatre, Presenter, Musical Theatre, and Films.

With a career spanning 15 years Des has appeared in a multitude of TV productions including The Bill, Casualty, Doctors etc, but it was his 4-year portrayal as the lovable rogue Lenny Wallace in EastEnders – during which time the show won a BAFTA – that would establish him and win him a new army of fans.

He has presented shows for BskyB, BBC ITV, Channel 4 and 5, as well as appearing on numerous talk shows and with film credits that include Harry on the Boat, Simple and the wartime drama Submerged. Des has become in the truest sense, an all round entertainer.

He is currently based with BBC East Midlands Today as a presenter and is also a main presenter on the BBC’s Flagship daily entertainment program The One Show.

A regular speaker at events himself , Des has recently joined forces with Nottingham-based PR and speaker coach Louise Third, to help anyone who might find themselves in the spotlight. The extremely popular one-day ‘Inspired to Speak’ workshop is practical, lively and leaves delegates ready to tackle the toughest of speaking assignments.