Dr Ted Stanley is a writer, lecturer and media presenter whose work sits at the intersection of political oratory, public memory and storytelling. He holds a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Teesside University and a Postgraduate Teacher Training Certificate from the University of Hull. Since July 2023, he has presented a monthly magazine programme on the Heritage Channel, exploring the history and heritage of coastal communities. He is founder and CEO of Hammond House, an award-winning community cultural organisation, a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, and a member of the Royal Television Society.