Midlands Heroes: No sign of chequered flag yet for Suzi Perry
She’s the queen of Moto GP, and one of the most famous women in sportscasting.
Born at RAF Cosford, Midlands Hero Suzi Perry’s name has been synonymous with motorcycle racing for years. Yet, non-sports fans may be more familiar with her from her time on a certain review show.
Running since 2004, Channel 5’s The Gadget Show has gone through a succession of name and line-up changes, yet has always endeavoured to keep viewers abreast of all of the most exciting tech developments they can get their hands on.
Suzi Perry was instrumental to the show’s early years – one of the cornerstones of a presenting team that also included Jason Bradbury, Jon Bentley and Ortis Deley.
Perry’s tenure on The Gadget Show came to an end in 2012, though she returned for a podcast series with former co-star Bradbury in 2024 which is still running to this day. Despite not having been a public face of tech for over a decade, had she kept in the gadget loop?
“I wouldn’t say I have my finger on the pulse as much as I used to!” she said. “But I love technology – I always have. That’s why I got involved with The Gadget Show in the first place.”
Of course, alongside her time on The Gadget Show and beyond, Perry has enjoyed an incredible career as a sports journalist, notably having made her name in the world of bikes.
