Early Life and Career
Peter Donald Drury was born on 24th September 1967. He began his broadcasting career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, quickly establishing himself as a talented and expressive commentator.
Broadcasting Career Highlights
- Drury joined ITV Sport in 1998 as their second-choice football commentator, a role he held until 2013.
- He worked with Premier League Productions, providing international coverage of the Premier League until May 2022.
- From 2020 to 2022, he commentated for CBS Sports on UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches.
- He provided commentary for Amazon Prime Video’s Premier League coverage in the UK during the 2022-23 season.
- Drury has also contributed to BT Sport, covering the UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League through the 2022-23 season.
Major Events Coverage
- Drury's notable work includes commentating on the 2014 FIFA World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.
- He has covered multiple World Cups, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia, for FIFA’s international feed and YouTube channel.
Other Contributions
- Drury became the primary commentator for the Pro Evolution Soccer video game series in 2015, starting with Pro Evolution Soccer 2016.
- He previously narrated Sony’s This Is Football series, further showcasing his versatility in sports media.
Recent Developments
- In 2022, Drury joined NBC Sports as their lead commentator for Premier League coverage, replacing Arlo White.
- On 18th June 2023, he announced that he would also join Sky Sports, where he commentates on one match a week, while continuing his role with NBC Sports.