Whether mediating between the London mayoral candidates with consummate fairness and not letting any of them off the hook, or expressing the enormity of Obama's election in Chicago without losing sight of his London listeners, Ferrari brings just enough of his own personality to the job, while remaining authoritative, articulate and fluid. Assured and compelling.
A true breath of fresh air, Evan Davis seems born to the job, mixing a natural political authority with a welcome lightness of touch that never once threatens to undermine the clout of the programme. He handles the necessary gear-changes with aplomb and actually brings a smile to the face of a rather grumpy institution.
The judges were greatly impressed by the gentle, yet authoritative style of Edi Stark. She displayed genuine compassion for her subjects to produce some compelling and memorable moments.
Renowned as one of the most rigorous interviewers in the British media, his skill as an interrogator led to memorable exchanges across a range of interviews. Johns authority shines brighter than most.
Simon is a talk show ringmaster, subtly extracting must-listen stories from his celebrity guests, whilst demonstrating that he can crack the whip when it comes to the more serious encounters on his programme.