Alisha Haridasani GuptaJun 24, 2026 – 12.13pmLondon | In England, over the last few years, when a lectern has appeared outside the black door of No. 10 Downing Street, the office and official residence of the prime minister in London, it has typically been an indicator of one of four things.It could be that the prime minister is about to resign, call a general election or address the nation. Or it means the internet is likely to be reacquainted with the so-called hot podium guy, a dashing sound engineer who has been tasked with setting up the lectern and microphones for these momentous events.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
He’s stable and outlasted 5 UK prime ministers: Meet ‘hot podium guy’
A sound engineer responsible for setting up the lectern outside No.10 Downing Street has emerged as an unexpected heartthrob amid Britain’s political tumult.
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