Peg Alexander

Peg Alexander is a Leeds-based, award-winning broadcaster, presenter and journalist working across television, radio, podcasts and live events. A former politician, public policy professional and charity CEO, she is an expert in people-powered change and currently leads a non-profit network supporting people in debt. Her first book, a travel-inspired memoir, is forthcoming.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Nureen Glaves, Dr David Cox, Milli Hill, Peg Alexander
Ultra Processed Eating
Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 10:45 – 11:45
Loading Bay, BD1 3QR
Food
Event Reference: 26FO2
BLF 2026
Hannah Spencer, Peg Alexander
In Conversation with Hannah Spencer MP
Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 12:45 – 13:45
Main Hall, St George’s Hall, BD1 1JT
World Affairs & Politics, Feminism, Society & Citizenship
Event Reference: 26WA4
BLF 2026
Dame Prue Leith, Peg Alexander
Being Old: In Conversation with Prue Leith
Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 14:15 – 15:15
Main Hall, St George’s Hall, BD1 1JT
Memoir, Food, Contemporary Culture
Event Reference: 26ME1
BLF 2026
Dave Randall, John Robb, Peg Alexander
Rock the Casbah: Music as Protest
Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 17:15 – 18:15
Loading Bay, BD1 3QR
Contemporary Culture
Event Reference: 26CC3
BLF 2026
Rona Hurst, Simon Beech, Peg Alexander
A Wish To Speak with Rona Hurst and Simon Beech
Sunday, 12 July 2026 | 11:00 – 12:00
Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY
Memoir
Event Reference: 26ME19
BLF 2026
Peg Alexander
Peg Alexander: Matching Rucksacks – A Travelogue Love Story Book Launch
Sunday, 12 July 2026 | 16:45 – 17:45
Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY
Travel & Adventure, Memoir
Event Reference: 26TA2