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After Dinner Speakers
The perfect after dinner speaker is an entertainer and an educator. They should be erudite, enigmatic and enthralling. In the context of a dinner, a speaker will address wide-ranging themes from current affairs, through to politics, Prime Ministers, Presidents, personal experience, history, and of course … the future. A speaker may be high-profile and known to all ages, or they may be temporarily in the public eye and famous for five minutes. Many of the very best speakers have never or seldom made it to the television screen and are eminently affordable to most budgets. It is definitely safe to say that the centuries-old tradition of after-dinner speaking is as alive as it has ever been. Call us to discuss any of these event speakers and many more who can excite an audience and can attract a bigger audience for you.
David Aaronovitch
Orwell Prize-winning journalist, author and long-running columnist for The Times. ... [more]
Andrew Adonis
Lord Andrew Adonis is a politician and former journalist who held several key roles during the Labour party's time in government.... [more]
Bob Ainsworth
Bob is a former Defence & Armed Forces Minister. His experience within Whitehall is extensive, he speaks at both day conference and after dinner events with equal knowledge, enthusiasm and wit.... [more]
Chemmy Alcott
As Britain’s Number 1 female alpine skier, Chemmy Alcott is the golden girl of British winter sports.... [more]
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first men to walk on the surface of the Moon on July 20th 1969. The experience which changed their lives forever has been at the core of Aldrin's talks for forty years.... [more]
Benedict Allen
One of Britain's leading adventurers, Benedict Allen, is particularly known for his television programmes - occasionally made with the help of a film crew but more typically without. He paved the way for the current generation of TV adventurers. ... [more]
Clive Anderson
Barrister turned comedian Clive Anderson made his mark on British television as the moderator and host of 90's improvisational comedy show Whose Line is it Anyway?... [more]
Alexander Armstrong
Comedian, actor, broadcaster and brilliantly witty, accomplished and highly experienced awards host.... [more]
Martin Bayfield
Former top England Rugby and the British and Irish Lions player, now co-presenter for BBC 1's Crimewatch.... [more]
Derek Bell
Derek Bell is a British born racing legend and the supreme endurance racing driver. Derek won the Le Mans 24-Hour race 5 times, the Daytona 24 Hour race 3 times and racked-up impressive sports car and endurance race wins.
The twice World Sportsc... [more]
Christopher Biggins
An ever-present feature of TV output and a significant figure in the consciousness of the British public for almost 40 years.... [more]
Roger Black
Roger Black MBE was educated at Portsmouth Grammar School and successfully gained a place to read medicine at Southampton University in 1985. By then, however, he had already demonstrated considerable athletic talent and he decided to rescind his pl... [more]
Raymond Blanc
Raymond Blanc opened his first restaurant which, 'Les Quat' Saisons' in Summertown, Oxford. After just one year, the restaurant was named Egon Ronay Restaurant of the Year and a host of other accolades including Michelin Stars and Pestle & Mortar awa... [more]
Michael Bociurkiw
Global affairs analyst, writer, speaker, and moderator. His new book Digital Crack, on social media addiction will be published in 2019.... [more]
Jennie Bond
Jennie Bond is one of the most familiar faces on television. The BBC former Royal Correspondent also has a wide breadth of experience on general news, documentaries and factual programmes. This has helped make her a much sought-after facilitator of b... [more]
Frankie Boyle
Frankie Boyle is an infamous Glasweigan comedian, know for his controversial humour and large online persona.... [more]
Kyran Bracken
Kyran Bracken has experienced the highs and lows of first class rugby union and has witnessed first-hand the transition to the professional game. During his time at Bristol Kyran continued to have a successful career in law until the advent of profes... [more]
Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth is an acclaimed author, broadcaster, MP, interviewer and record breaking speaker. He won his first prize for public speaking aged 15. Since then he has spoken all over the world, to audiences ranging from executives of Coca-Cola to a ... [more]
Rory Bremner
Rory Bremner is the safest pairs of hands on the after dinner circuit. He is the favourite of both corporate clients and the public alike. Britain’s sharpest impressionist – a one-man opposition party even.... [more]
Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is the bestselling author of The Lost Continent, Mother Tongue, Neither Here Nor There, Made in America, Notes From a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, Notes From a Big Country, Down Under and, most recently, A Short History of Nearly Ev... [more]
Rhona Cameron
Rhona Cameron is a leading stand-up comedienne, writer and TV host. A popular choice for after dinner entertainment for corporate audiences.... [more]
Jo Caulfield
Jo Caulfield is in demand at all major UK comedy clubs, and has completed three nationwide theatre tours. A fourth tour commences April 2008. Recent international performances include New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, Hong Kong, Singa... [more]
Kenneth Clarke
Former Minister for Health, Trade & Industry, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Shadow Business Secretary. One of the most experienced figures in British politics. ... [more]
Michael Cockerell
Legendary award-winning BBC documentary maker who has interviewed 9 PM's, written about British political leaders and their image-makers.... [more]
Reverend Richard Coles
Musician, journalist and Church of English priest. Richard is the presenter of Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 and presents BBC One’s Big Painting Challenge.... [more]
Kevin Connelly
Kevin Connelly is a leading impressionist and after dinner speaker. He was one of the stars of BBC2's highly acclaimed Dead Ringers TV series as well as the original Radio 4 series. His impressions of public figures including Andrew Marr, David Dimbl... [more]
Paul Connolly
Experienced television, radio broadcaster and investigative journalist focussed on undercover work, covert filming and confrontations with criminals.... [more]
Gennaro Contaldo
Gennaro Contaldo is widely known as the man who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about cooking, often appearing with him on TV. Gennaro's famous restaurants 'Passione' are a Mecca for gastronauts from across the globe. Described by clients as ... [more]
Jane Cordell
Lost her hearing as a young adult but rose to a senior position in the Foreign Office. She is on the Board of Disability Rights UK and a Trustee of Manchester Deaf Centre.... [more]
Giles Coren
Columnist, television presenter, author and satirist. He is restaurant critic and writer for The Times.... [more]
William Crawley
Irishman William Crawley is a BBC broadcaster, journalist and blogger. His many programmes broadcast across the UK and investigate contemporary moral debates and Irish culture and society.... [more]
Dan Cruickshank
Author, Broadcaster and Professor, Dan Cruickshank is a regular on the BBC, best known for his popular series Britain's Best Buildings, Around the World in 80 Treasures and What the Industrial Revolution Did For Us.... [more]
Edwina Currie
Edwina Currie has taught economics, served as MP for South Derbyshire and as a junior Health Minister, written several books and is a regular feature on both TV and radio. Time Out magazine said of her "Frank and funny, you can't put her down".... [more]
Lawrence Dallaglio
Former captain of the England Rugby team, making more than 200 appearances for his club and earning 85 caps... [more]
Stephen Dalziel
Former BBC Russian Affairs Analyst and Director of Russo-British Chamber of Commerce. Worked as a military analyst and political commentator.... [more]
Alastair Darling
Former Labour MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer who steered the United Kingdom through the worst financial crisis of modern times. ... [more]
Dai Davies
Expert in security and investigation, a former Head of Royal Protection and Chief Superintendent (Divisional Commander) of Met Police.... [more]
David Davis
David Davies served as Secretary of State for Exiting the EU [DexEU] following the UK Brexit Referendum from the inception of the department until his resignation in July 2018.... [more]
Matt Dawson
A member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, now presenting BBC Radio 5 Live's rugby coverage.... [more]
Michael Dobbs
Offers a unique insight into the workings of recent British politics. No-one matches his experience and understanding of Brexit and the constitutional whirlwind that the country is experiencing right now.... [more]
Gavin Esler
Award winning television and radio broadcaster, novelist and journalist. He is the author of five novels and two non-fiction books.... [more]
Roger Evans
Former Deputy Mayor of London with insights into the workings and politics of one of the world’s most sophisticated cities.... [more]
Roger Field
Soldier, lawyer, author, journalist, sporting enthusiast; Roger Field is a sometimes adventurer and raconteur.... [more]
Ranulph Fiennes
As a motivational speaker popular with both UK and European audiences, Sir Ranulph demonstrates how the qualities of the explorer can be applied to achieve success in the business world.... [more]
Rick Findler
Award-winning photojournalist who covers the most dangerous stories and most violent conflicts from around the world... [more]
Brendan Foster
Brendan Foster is a former Olympic athlete and world record holder. Having successfully crossed the boundary between sport and business, he founded and heads an eminent sports marketing company and is a respected sports commentator and conference spe... [more]
Mairi Fraser
Scottish journalist Mairi Fraser has covered major news stories including Labour's 1997 momentous election victory, Princess Diana's death, 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq for such eminent titles as The Scotsman, The Times, Telegraph and Independent. N... [more]
Mark Gallagher
Mark Gallagher is ranked in the top five most inspiring management speakers available today. Renowned in F1 for his dynamic and innovative management style. The 'Head of Making Things Happen' has achieved even greater potency in his talks.... [more]
Dave Gorman
Dave Gorman has emerged as one of the most unique, original and exciting comedy minds that the UK has produced. Not only is he one of the biggest contemporary comedians and sharpest raconteurs but he is also a hugely successful author.... [more]
Michael Grade
A distinguished management and leadership career at the top of British broadcasting featuring Friends, ER, Dr Who, Eastenders, and success in four major television businesses.... [more]
Will Greenwood
One of the true Rugby greats, he provides analysis for Sky on rugby and presents Sky TV's School of Hard Knocks.... [more]
Viv Groskop
Writer, broadcaster and stand-up comedian. Viv writes for the Guardian, Observer and the Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent and Financial Times.... [more]
William Hague
Former secretary of state, foreign secretary and leader of the Conservative party. A renowned and outstanding speaker and political insider.... [more]
Andy Hamilton
Andy Hamilton creator, speaker, writer and producer of DROP THE DEAD DONKEY, one of the original writers of NOT THE NINE O’CLOCK NEWS, and he was also a writer and co-producer of C4’s first successful comedy series, WHO DARES WINS.... [more]
Phil Hammond
GP, writer, broadcaster and possibly the only comedian to appear at a public inquiry. He is Private Eye’s medical correspondent.... [more]
William Hanson
Trusted authority on etiquette & manners. He works with VIP households, diplomats, businessmen and has advised multi-national brands.... [more]
Julia Hartley-Brewer
Julia Hartley-Brewer is the new presenter of LBC 97.3FM radio’s afternoon show and former Assistant Editor and political columnist on The Sunday Express, a regular guest on programmes such as Have I Got News For You and Question Time and an enterta... [more]
Ian Hawkins
Ian Hawkins is writer, performer and one of the most entertaining speakers to have emerged in recent years. Having cut his comedy teeth writing for performers and programmes including Griff Rhys Jones, The Politics Show, Stephen K Amos, Chris Barrie,... [more]
Peter Hawthorne
Peter Hawthorne is the expert on the Animal Victoria Cross, the medal awarded by the animal charity PDSA for acts of loyalty and bravery by animals in the service of humans. ... [more]
Roger Hearing
Roger is one of the BBC's most experienced presenters and correspondents. Since 1999 he has been presenting the World Today, Newshour and other BBC World Service programmes, along with the World Tonight on Radio Four, and Talking Point on BBC World T... [more]
Charles Hendry
Charles Hendry was UK Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change and speaks on renewables including tidal and offshore wind power.... [more]
Anthony Hilton
Author, Broadcaster, Journalist and Lecturer, Anthony Hilton joined Fleet Street in 1968 as a Trainee on The Guardian. Anthony Hilton was City Editor of The Times, 1981 to 1983 and City Editor of The Evening Standard from 1984 to 1989 and in November... [more]
Ian Hislop
Ian Hislop is a writer, humourist and popular broadcaster. He has been Editor of “Private Eye” since 1986 and has written extensively for television and radio comedy. His regular appearances on humorous current affairs quiz shows such as Have I G... [more]
Chris Hunter
Major (Ret.) Chris Hunter, was one of the most experienced bomb-disabling operators in the British armed forces. During 17 years of service he served in a variety of operational counter-IED appointments and saw active service in high threat theatres ... [more]
Jeremy Hunter
Photo-journalist, writer, broadcaster and lecturer, noted for his acclaimed illustrated First-Person-Reportage - North Korea Exposed.... [more]
Bill Jamieson
Former Executive Editor of the Scotsman Newspaper and Economics Editor of the Sunday Telegraph. He remains a regular commentator for BBC and news press. ... [more]
Alan Johnson
The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP is the shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and Member of Parliament. He rose to power in the Blair New Labour Government, eventually becoming Home Secretary, the office he held until Labour's defeat in the 2010 election. ... [more]
Martin Johnson
Led England to glory in their victorious 2003 World Cup campaign and was England manager between 2008 and 2011.... [more]
Dr Kevin Jones
Dr. Kevin Jones is a practising consultant at a busy northern hospital, by night (and occasionally by day), his comedy routines delight corporate audiences. .... [more]
Maria Kempinska
A renowned entrepreneur & businesswoman, she speaks on issues including branding, business leadership & what they don't teach you at business school. ... [more]
Sally Kettle
Sally Kettle rowed 3,000 miles with her mother across the Atlantic Ocean from East to West. A Guinness World-record holding rower and a refreshingly frank and open speaker.... [more]
Mervyn King
Mervyn King is the former Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of the MPC (the Monetary Policy Committee). After two terms in office, he retired from those positions in June 2013, having held significant posts including Deputy Governor, Chief... [more]
Simon King
Simon King is known to millions of viewers worldwide as one half of TV presenting duo The Hairy Bikers. Simon is a big, blond-bearded biker from Newcastle.... [more]
Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the first person to complete a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe between June 1968 and April 1969 in 'Suhaili' as winner of the Golden Globe Race. ... [more]
Hardeep Singh Kohli
Writer and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli originally studied law, but moved into broadcasting as the wig and the turban together didn't really work together and the gowns were cut really unflatteringly.
Hardeep has written and presented many do... [more]
Helen Lederer
She acts, she's funny, she writes columns, TV , radio , one woman shows, she does voices, she does speeches, she talks about wine, she writes about wine, and she drinks wine. ... [more]
George Lee
George Lee began his career in the Metropolitan Constabulary and rose to Chief Inspector. His later business and consultancy career is one of extraordinary success.... [more]
Quentin Letts
The Daily Mail’s star Parliamentary sketch writer and regular guest on progammes such as This Week, Newsnight, Have I Got News For You and Question Time.... [more]
Mark Lewis
Uncovered phone-hacking by News International and fought the first case in a scandal which went to the heart of Government, Police and the Press.... [more]
Robert Llewellyn
Robert Llewellyn is host of the Channel 4 series Scrapheap Challenge and star of the cult TV series Red Dwarf. The former screen-writer and stand-up comic is much sought after for humorous after dinner speaking and entertainment.... [more]
Fred MacAulay
Legendary Scottish comedian who appears regularly on radio panel shows, including Just a Minute, The Unbelievable Truth and The News Quiz. ... [more]
Desmond MacCarthy
Charismatic star of BBC2's series Normal for Norfolk. Desmond is a businessman with a twist, a truly unique personality and highly amusing speaker and host... [more]
Donal MacIntyre
Donal MacIntyre is a Journalist, adventurer and Europe’s best known investigative reporter. He has won awards for his outstanding and often dangerous work for both BBC and ITV. Donal is an accomplished after dinner and conference speaker.... [more]
Dr Denis MacShane
Europe expert and political insider specialising in penetrating analysis. Offers frank insight into how ministers and politicians arrive at decisions.... [more]
John Major
John Major was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Leader of the Conservative Party from November 1990 until May 1997.... [more]
Lord Mark Malloch-Brown
Served as UK Minister of State for Africa, Asia and the UN, as Deputy Secretary-General, former Vice President at the World Bank & Chief of Staff, UN Secretary General.... [more]
Perry McCarthy
Unique ex Formula One driver, bestselling author and the original 'Stig' from one the most successful TV programme of all time - BBC Top Gear.... [more]
Peter McDonald
Consultant surgeon, author, broadcaster and brilliant wit. He is funny, intelligent, informative, and totally authentic.... [more]
Trevor McDonald
An institution on UK television. The legendary broadcaster Joined ITN in 1973 as their first black reporter.... [more]
David Mellor
David Mellor was born in Dorset and educated at Christ’s College Cambridge and the Inns of Court School of Law. David won the marginal seat of Putney from Labour in 1979. He joined Margaret Thatcher’s Government in 1981 serving in six Departments... [more]
Eleanor Mills
Editorial Director of The Sunday Times and one of Britain’s most high profile commentators.... [more]
Brian Milton
Brian Milton's first major expedition was in 1968, when he drove a battered Austin 7 Ruby across the Sahara Desert. The first person to fly a microlight around the world in Global Flyer.... [more]
Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan is the former Editor of News of The World and The Mirror newspapers. Since then, he has presented a number of TV shows and shot to fame as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. He is an entertaining raconteur and ... [more]
Jim Murphy
Former Cabinet Minister, leader of the Scottish Labour Party and voted the most effective Minister in government by politicians of all parties from the House of Commons and House of Lords.... [more]
Dave Myers
Dave Myers is one half of the Hairy Biker's TV chef duo. His warmth and friendly nature have made him popular as an after dinner choice. He is both interesting and capable, entertaining and a refreshingly novel speaker.... [more]
Clive Myrie
BBC News presenter and correspondent with specialist interests include US politics. An accomplished conference chairperson and discussion panel host.... [more]
Steve Nallon
Steve Nallon was the leading impressionist on the award winning Spitting Image series and is widely recognised as one of Britain’s most entertaining impressionists and satirists.
Famously donning a frock and wig, Steve's is the virtually perfe... [more]
Tiff Needell
Tiff Needell never really intended to be a Commentator, a Writer or even a Television Presenter and with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering he hadn’t exactly been trained motor racing either! ... [more]
Andrew Neil
Publisher, editor, writer, broadcaster, public speaker and business consultant on media working out of London, New York, Edinburgh and France. His knowledge of global political and economic affairs is recognised as foremost in the reporting world.... [more]
Richard Noble
Richard Noble, entrepreneur and team leader specialises in developing high risk ventures. His Thrust 2 programme brought the World Land Speed Record back to Britain in 1983 and the Thrust SSC, the first ever supersonic land speed record. His team ach... [more]
Steven Norris
Former Conservative MP, self-confessed 'transport anorak' and twice a close contender for Mayor of London. Norris is a successful business operator in the fields of property, transport and chairs the National Infrastructure Planning Association.... [more]
Gavin Hastings OBE
Best known as an international rugby player. Former British Lions captain and motivational speaker and succesful businessman.... [more]
Sir Kenneth Olisa
Ken Olisa is founder of the ethical investment company Restoration Partners and the former Chairman & CEO of publicly quoted technology merchant bank Interregnum Plc, which he founded from a basement in 1992.
He is committed to the belief that t... [more]
George Osborne
Former United Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer, editor of the London Evening Standard. ... [more]
Matthew Parris
Mathew Parris is a Times political columnist, political commentator, and former Conservative MP.... [more]
William Patey
Sir William is one of the world’s leading experts on the Middle East after frontline diplomatic postings in Sudan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and finally Afghanistan. He advises businesses working in the Middle East, in particular the oil and gas sector, f... [more]
Allison Pearson
Allison Pearson is a columnist and chief interviewer for the The Daily Telegraph as well as a radio presenter and novellist. Her bestselling novel, I Don't Know How She Does It (2002), is a lightweight 'chick-lit' take on the pressures of modern moth... [more]
John Pienaar
John Pienaar is the BBC’s Senior Political Correspondent, both on television news and Radio 5 Live. He interprets Government spin, offering the inside scoop on the political scene. He is an accomplished after dinner speaker and a popular conference... [more]
Eve Pollard
Eve Pollard is a legendary Fleet Street figure and the second women editor of a national newspaper in modern times. Honoured for her services to journalism and admired for her promotion of women's health and advancement.... [more]
Michael Portillo
Rt Hon Michael Portillo is a former Minister of State turned author, columnist, political commentator and broadcaster. He's a highly sought after conference, after dinner speaker and raconteur. He's keen on trains.... [more]
John Prescott
Former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, now serving as a life peer. A key figure within Tony Blair's New Labour government.... [more]
Helena Kennedy QC
Acclaimed conference and after dinner speaker, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC speaks with passion and wit on topics such as social justice, women and childrens rights and current affairs issues such as terrorism and the changing society in which we live.... [more]
Gerald Ratner
Former CEO of jewellery company Ratner’s Group and founder of geraldonline.com. Renowned for his infamously damaging speech of 1991 to the Institute of Directors.... [more]
Ivor Roberts
Sir Ivor Roberts is one of the most experienced and highly respected British diplomats alive today. He first entered Her Majesty's diplomatic service in the West African Department in 1968.... [more]
Marc Ruskin
Twenty years of undercover work with the FBI and author of The Pretender, My Life Undercover for the FBI, a memoir and exposé of the inner workings of the FBI... [more]
John Sergeant
John Sergeant is a freelance broadcaster, writer and sometime dancer. After his best selling memoirs, 'Give Me Ten Seconds' he has written another book - describing the final part of Margaret Thatcher's career.... [more]
Tim Shipman
Political Editor of the Sunday Times and one of the most experienced reporters and observational commentators of Westminster life. One of the UK’s most informed commentators on Brexit.... [more]
Jerry Smith
Specialises in the management of threats from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials.... [more]
Martin Smith
A former RAF fast jet pilot, counter espionage officer and distinguished spycatcher. Martin has had a varied and interesting career in both Cold War and more recent hostilities. As founder of The Security Co, he is an internationally respected adviso... [more]
Lalage 'Lally' Snow
Photojournalist, writer and filmmaker. An original, creative and intrepid storyteller.... [more]
Ed Stafford
Adventurer and explorer, the only person to walk the entire length of the Amazon... [more]
Prof Roger Steare
Professor Roger Steare is a leading practitioner in the development and delivery of Leadership, Culture and Ethics programs globally. He helps people develop good thinking, positive dialogue and ethical behaviour and to do the right thing. ... [more]
Ed Stourton
Ed Stourton co hosted the Today programme from 1999 to 2008 following an illustrious career as a foreign correspondent and television news presenter. He is a respected conference host, presenter and after dinner speaker.... [more]
Roy Strong
Sir Roy Strong is a prolific author, broadcaster and former Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum. One of Britain's best-known public figures, he is articulate, witty and a great communicator.... [more]
Mike Stroud
Dr Mike Stroud is best known for his record-breaking expeditions with Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Mike Stroud is a leading authority on survival, nutrition and endurance and excellent motivational and after dinner speaker.... [more]
Jonathan Tait-Harris
Played a key role in bringing Saddam Hussein, Chemical Ali and other international criminals to justice. Leading war crimes investigator & criminalist.... [more]
Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor is BBC Scotland's Political Editor, the author of two seminal works on the Scottish Parliament, and a respected speaker on Scottish politics and wider political matters.... [more]
Nick Timothy
Formerly Prime Minister Theresa May’s joint Chief of Staff, speaker on strategic communications and geopolitical risk. ... [more]
Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig is known to many as the Danish born host of BBC’s Radio 4 satirical current affairs programmes such as The News Quiz and for her numerous appearances on Have I Got News For You and Mock the Week and QI. She is an accomplished playwri... [more]
Phil Tufnell
Known to many as 'The Cat', Phil Tufnell is a popular after dinner speaker in addition to his wide ranging television, video and radio work. Phil's personality is extremely well suited to 'audiences with' and Q&A.... [more]
Vitali Vitaliev
Commonly referred to as the “Russian Bill Bryson”.Vitali Vitaliev was the first investigative journalist in the old Soviet Union, he was forced to defect from the USSR in 1990 – the result of his ground-breaking and courageous ... [more]
Carole Walker
BBC Political Correspondent who has covered some of the biggest political stories in recent history including six general elections, the EU referendum and several wars and revolutions.... [more]
Jonathan Warburton
One of the UK’s most recognised business leaders, Jonathan Warburton speaks with authority, knowledge, and passion.... [more]
Nigel Waterson
Nigel Waterson is a former lawyer, Member for Parliament and Shadow Pensions Minister. He is a recognised expert on pensions and issues relating to ageing; as well as financial services more generally.... [more]
Henning Wehn
German Comedian and broadcaster Henning Wehn disproves the commonly held belief that German people have little or no sense of humour.... [more]
Jamie Weller
With a loss of sight and the vocation he loved Jamie has gone on to live life to the full and to truly inspire.... [more]
Admiral Lord West
Expert on 21st Century security issues including cyber-warfare, asymmetric conflict and drones, as well as national and commercial risk.... [more]
Kate Williams
Historian and broadcaster, specialist in modern history, royal and constitutional affairs.... [more]
Robert Winston
Professor Lord Robert Winston of Hammersmith is well known to audiences throughout the world for his landmark BBC television series, The Human Body, Secret Life of Twins and Superhuman. He has shown a great capacity for communicating often complex sc... [more]
Sir Clive Woodward
Former head coach of the Rugby World Cup winning England team of 2003 and Team GB Director of Sport for the 2012 London Olympics.... [more]
Toby Young
One of Britain's most controversial broadcasters, author of How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, founder of the West London Free Schools group. ... [more]
Aldo Zilli
Aldo Zilli is chef patron of the Zilli Fish group and is one of Soho's most flamboyant restauranteurs. A constant face on television, he famously joined the ranks of other 'singers' in 2006, when he appeared on ITV's Celebrity X Factor.... [more]
Patrick Poivre d’Arvor
Patrick is one of the longest serving and most respected broadcasters in the world. A household name throughout France and Europe. ... [more]
