The BMJ team are excited to announce our host for the 2023 awards is…Stephen Mangan!

Stephen James Mangan is an English actor, comedian, presenter and writer, best known for playing the role of ‘Sean Lincoln’ in the comedy series ‘Episodes’. Mangan made a name for himself as a theatre actor after appearing in more than twenty Broadway and off-Broadway productions. He was nominated for the Tony Award after his portrayal of ‘Norman’ in the Broadway production of ‘The Norman Conquests’.

Known for appearing in mainly comedy shows, Mangan has also played other types of characters on screen. His work in the series ‘Green Wing’ was widely appreciated by the critics as well as the audience. Since 2013, Mangan has been presenting the competition show ‘Artist of the Year’ which unearths talented painters and their best paintings every year. He has appeared in many popular shows like ‘Barely Legal Drivers’ (narrator), ‘Wild Brazil’ (narrator), and ‘Bliss’ (Andrew Marsden). On the silver screen, he has appeared in a few supporting roles in films like ‘New Year’s Eve’, ‘Someone Else’, and ‘Rush’.

Stephen Mangan has appeared in more than 50 television shows in his career that has spanned over 25 years and also has a strong comedy background, having made his name as one of the medics in groundbreaking Channel 4 comedy Green Wing.