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Jonathan Aitken |
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Former
high flying MP, Jonathan Aitken is a best selling author,
regular contributor to TV and radio and newspapers and is
an outstanding political, business or after dinner
speaker.
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Kriss Akabusi: MBE MA |
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Kriss'
athletic career began in the Army Physical Training Corp.
He went on to win an array of medals in hurdling and relay
including Olympic, Commonwealth and European
Championships. He currently works in media and PR is the
CEO of the Akabusi Company, Founding Director of REACH and is
an inspirational speaker. |
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Benedict Allen |
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Benedict
Allen is an author, explorer, presenter, film maker and
public speaker of great repute. He has conquered many solo
expeditions to remote corners of the world, his
presentations depicting his success by remaining focused
and committed to his objectives. |
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John Altman |
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John is
best remembered as Nasty Nick Cotton in the BBC soap
Eastenders. He also appeared as the same character in the
hit series Bo Selecta. He has gone on to perform a variety
of roles in the theatre.
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Clive Anderson |
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A
barrister by profession, Clive is best known for his
television appearances hosting such shows as Whose Line Is
It Anyway and Clive Anderson Talks Back. Clive is an award
winning comedy presenter. |
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Lord Jeffrey Archer |
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Jeffrey
Archer's career in politics is well documented, as is his
reputation as a best selling author of several novels. He
also wrote the West End drama Accused in which he
performed the leading role and was recently seen as a jury
member on the TV programme The Verdict. |
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Tony Ball: MBE |
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Acknowledged worldwide as one of Britain's top marketers,
Tony is the man who launched the Mini-Car in the sixties.
He has staged opening and closing ceremonies for events
such as the rugby and cricket World Cup and has added the
role of after dinner and conference speaker to his
impressive CV.
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Chris Barrie |
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Chris is
best known for his wonderfully irritating portrayal as
Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire and the sombre Arnold
Rimmer of Red Dwarf. He appeared as the butler in the film
Tomb Raider, has hosted a number of programmes on the
Discovery Channel and is a talented impressionist and after
dinner speaker. |
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Martin Bayfield |
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Martin
Bayfield was capped for England 31 times before being
forced by injury to retire in 1995. He is currently
involved in coaching a RUFC youth development side and is
now in great demand on the speaking circuit. He recently
moved into the world of film as the body double for the
character Hagrid in the Harry potter movies. |
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Trevor Baylis: OBE |
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A natural
showman, Trevor is a highly entertaining speaker drawing
on a wealth of experiences from his eventful life. A
former stuntman, British swimmer and PT Training
Instructor, Trevor is now a world famous inventor, his
greatest success perhaps being the clockwork radio. He
also runs Trevor Baylis Brands PLC.
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Bob 'The Cat' Bevan |
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Bob is a
top corporate comedian who tailors and has worked with his
entertainment to his audience. He is undoubtedly one of
the most highly sought after speakers in the UK and has
worked with such legends as Elton John, Billy Connelly,
Bruce Forsyth and The Bee Gees. |
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Harold 'Dickie' Bird: MBE |
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Heralded
as one of the worlds greatest ever cricket umpires, Dickie
Bird's playing career came to an abrupt end through
injury. After a spell training young players, Dickie
became a professional umpire and currently tours the
corporate circuit delighting audiences with anecdotes from
the world of cricket. He is also the author of a
number of best selling books and the Founder of the Dickie
Bird Foundation. |
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Brian Blessed |
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Renowned
British actor whose West End credits include Cats and
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He is also an acclaimed
Shakespearean actor and was the voice of Bosa Nass in Star
Wars' Phantom Menace. Aside from acting Brian
has found time to climb Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro
and reach The North Pole on foot.
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Mark Blundell |
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Formally
one of Britain's most talented Formula 1 drivers, Mark is
currently a member of the ITV F1 Commentary Team and a
much sort after speaker at corporate events where he
relates his personal experiences to the business world.
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John Bly |
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John's
career began at Sotheby's before joining the family
business specialising in furniture. He is a lecturer,
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Liveryman of the
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
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Sir Chay Blyth: CBE BEM |
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Chay Blyth
became the first man to sail non-stop westwards around the
world in 1971. He later went on to amass an amazing amount
of racing successes and has received great acclaim for his
services within the marketing world. He is an accomplished
speaker.
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Stan Boardman |
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An
extremely highly rated comedian, Stan is one of the top
names on the circuit. He is in constant demand at
corporate events and has numerous TV credits to his name.
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Sir Chris Bonington: CBE |
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Mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington is much acclaimed for
his ascents on Everest. He has led numerous expeditions
worldwide and conquered many previously unclimbed peaks.
His most recent exploration was to Shiv Shankar. |
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Jim Bowen |
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Jim Bowen
enjoyed great popularity as presenter of the television
quiz show Bullseye. Originally finding fame as a stand-up
comedian, Jim is remembered for a number of catchphrases.
He recently appeared in an episode of Jonathan Creek and is
much sought after as a speaker highlighting the frailties
and shortcomings of show business trappings.
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Kyran Bracken: MBE |
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A renowned scrum half, Kyran has played for the British and
Irish Lions and South Africa at International level. He was
a member of the 2003 England World Cup winning team. He now
carries out more commercial engagements and recently won
television’s Dancing on Ice and Dancing on Ice Champion of
Champions. He is a superb motivational and after dinner
speaker. |
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Gyles Brandreth |
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Gyles is a
highly respected author, TV presenter and former MP.
Renowned for his humour and own inimitable style of woolly
jumpers, Gyles is a popular choice as after dinner speaker
and holds the world record for non- stop talking in an
after dinner speech! He is also frequently sought after to
host awards ceremonies and recently appeared in Dr Who |
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Rory Bremner |
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Rory is a
regular face on television and heralded as one of Britain's finest impressionists. To date, he has written and
starred in well over a hundred programmes for Channel 4
and has appeared regularly on Breakfast With Frost.
Considered by his plaudits as the Unofficial Leader of the
Opposition, Rory is a legend in his own lifetime. |
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Sean Brickell |
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An award
winning journalist and broadcaster, Sean uses the
colourful experiences of his career to motivate and
entertain his audiences. Also an event facilitator,
moderator and media consultant, he has worked with many
organisations from large pharmaceutical, IT and defence
companies to hospital trusts and individuals.
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Faith Brown |
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Impressionist, singer and actress, Faith Brown has been a
firm favourite with the public since first being noticed in
the TV series Who Do You Do. An established cabaret
performer, Faith's most recent role in the theatre was as
Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard and she recently appeared
in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Faith is a popular after
dinner speaker. |
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Dr. Julian Caldecott |
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Julian is an
ecologist, conservationist and writer. His work has taken
him all over the world studying animals such as; elephants,
apes, bearded pigs and Sumatran rhinos and finding ways to
conserve and restore protected areas, eco systems and bio
diversity. He is focused on building public understanding of
the values of nature. |
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Jasper Carrott |
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Jasper is
undoubtedly one of Britain 's most popular stand up
comedians whose observations and interpretations on every
day life have earned him much success. Apart from his own
television solo shows such as Canned Carrott and Carrott
Confidential, Jasper has enjoyed much acclaim for his
performances in TV series such as The Detectives and most
recently, All About Me and Golden Balls. He continues to tour the UK with
his one man show. |
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Frank Carson |
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Irish comedian
Frank Carson shot to fame after winning the talent show
Opportunity Knocks. A regular face on Television, Frank has
appeared for Royalty and been given a private audience with
the Pope. Frank continues to tour worldwide. |
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Bob Champion: MBE |
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National
Hunt Jockey who beat cancer to return to race in and win The
Grand National. Bob later became a national hunt
horse trainer. |
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Craig Charles |
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Actor and
presenter, Craig reached a vast audience of fans with his
portrayal of Dave Lister in the cult TV series Red Dwarf.
Craig has also appeared in Eastenders, The Bill and Holby
City to name but a few programmes and has enjoyed great
popularity as the presenter of Robot Wars and Takeshi's
Castle. He is currently
starring as Lloyd Mullaney in the popular soap Coronation
Street. He is a highly entertaining after dinner speaker.
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Jack Charlton: OBE |
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Affectionately known as ‘Big Jack' throughout the game,
Jack is a legend in his own lifetime. A member of the
England 1966 World Cup winning team, he achieved great
success as a player with Leeds Utd and as a manager of the
Republic of Ireland . Jack is one of the finest raconteurs
in the country who's powerful, motivational and after dinner
speeches are in much demand. |
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Gareth Chilcott |
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Gareth
made over 400 appearances for Bath RFC, was an England
International between 1984 and 1990 and a British Lion in
1989. Gareth, known as Coach is a natural entertainer and
is often found delivering after dinner speeches at
sporting and company events all around the UK. He has also
made regular guest appearances on various television quiz
shows, in addition to working as a sport's presenter and
rugby pundit. |
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Lord Sebastian Coe |
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Former
athlete and politician, Lord Coe led London's bid for the
2012 Summer Olympics (and subsequently became Chairman of
the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.) He
was recently elected vice president of the International
Association of Athletics Federations. He is much sought
after as a speaker. |
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Joan Collins: OBE |
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Unquestionably one of Britain 's most glamorous actresses,
Joan has achieved major success in film, television and
theatre. Adored by millions for her role as Alexis
Carrington in Dynasty, Joan's latest film, Alice In
Glamour Land is due for release early 2005. She recently
toured the UK in the comedy play Full Circle and appeared
in Footballer's Wives. |
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John Conteh |
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John
Conteh became the WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion in
1973 and successfully defended his title on 3 occasions.
John is a keen golfer and regularly competes in charity
competitions. In addition he is an accomplished speaker
particularly sort after at sporting events.
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Dr. Stephanie Cook: MBE |
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During her
sporting career, Steph has achieved everything form World
Championships to Olympic Gold. She was National Modern
Biathlon Champion in 2000, National Modern Tetrathlon
Champion in 1999 and National Modern Triathlon Champion in
1996. She has gained much experience in the media and
guested on numerous sporting and quiz programmes. Her
engaging personality and overall achievements make her a
popular choice for motivational and after dinner speaker. |
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Ronnie Corbett: OBE |
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Ronnie
Corbett has achieved monumental success both as a comedian
and comedy actor appearing in film and television sitcom.
He is best known for his partnership with Ronnie Barker as
one half of the Two Ronnies and was recently seen with
Ronnie Barker in the Two Ronnie's Sketchbook seen on TV.
Ronnie has also recently appeared in Extras
He is an outstanding after dinner speaker. |
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James Cracknell: OBE MBE |
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Renowned
Olympic Gold Medallist James Cracknell rowed into British
hearts at the Sydney 2000 Games and again represented his
country in Athens 2004. When not in a boat, James can
frequently be found enjoying regular television and radio
appearances, is an experienced columnist and a popular
after dinner and motivational speaker. |
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Nicholas Crane |
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The author
of several travel books, Nicholas has been a full-time
writer for a number of years having been published in the
Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and The Sunday Times. His
television series Map Man was broadcast on BBC2 in 2004
and he has also been the lead presenter on BBC2's flagship
series Coast and Great British Journeys.
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Annabel Croft |
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Annabel
Croft is a former junior Wimbledon tennis champion.
Retiring from the game at the age of twenty-one, Annabel
has since pursued a career in the media and now enjoys
various television roles hosting lifestyle and topical
features. Her bubbly charm and sophisticated image make
her a popular and perfect choice for awards hosting,
conference facilitating and after dinner speaking. |
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Barry Cryer: OBE |
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Writer,
wit and all-round entertainer, Barry's wealth of wisdom
makes him one of the country's most popular after dinner
speakers. Performing credits include The First Report,
Punchline, The award winning I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue
and QI. |
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Edwina Currie |
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Edwina
Currie's career in politics is well documented having served
14 years as an MP in a Midlands seat. Following her
resignation in 1988, Edwina is now a highly successful best
selling author, broadcaster & presenter, with her own shows
on radio & TV. She has appeared on Hell's
Kitchen & was the winner of the BBC TV's Celebrity
Mastermind02004.
Recently, Edwina has been seen on Celebrity Stars in the
Eyes and Celebrity Wife Swap.
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Jim Davidson: OBE |
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Jim began
telling jokes at the age of 12 and has recently celebrated
27 years in show business. He has starred in two sitcoms
and is much renowned for presenting shows such as Big
Break and the Generation Game. A great patriot Jim is
highly respected for his work with British Forces. Jim is
currently touring the UK. He has recently appeared in the
film Colour Me Kubrick and Hell's Kitchen. |
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Graham Davies |
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Graham
Davies is a leading expert in interpersonal communication.
A qualified barrister, today Graham concentrates on link
presenting, keynote speaking and presentation coaching
covering in the region of 100 events each year. |
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Bobby Davro |
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Bobby
Davro is one of the most instantly recognisable faces on
television today. His roles include presenter,
impressionist, comedy entertainer, actor and after dinner
speaker. He has recently starred in Footballer's Wives and
just joined the cast of the popular soap Eastenders.
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Angus Deayton |
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Angus
hosted the popular TV series Have I Got News For You for
several seasons and recently returned to television
presenting Hell's Kitchen, a docu-soap in which chef
Gordon Ramsey attempts to transform a group of celebrities
into budding chefs. He has recently appeared on television as Kenneth
Moore in Marigold, Harry Holland in Heartless and as
the host of Hell's Kitchen. |
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Catherine Destivelle |
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Recognised
as one of the most adventurous and exciting female
climbers in the world today, Catherine Destivelle has
performed many daring solo climbs on some of the globes
most challenging mountains. |
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Matt Dickinson |
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Matt
Dickinson was the first British filmmaker to climb and
film on the summit of Mount Everest and return alive. It
is not surprising therefore that his presentations include
a combination of spectacular audio and visual techniques
guaranteed to impress any business audience.
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Tommy Docherty |
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Tommy
Docherty is a former Manchester United manager now a
successful after dinner speaker. Famed for his fast
talking, wise cracking style, he is a popular choice at
multinational, corporate, conference dinners and for PAs
alike. |
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Richard Dunwoody: MBE |
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Former
Champion National Hunt Jockey and most successful in history
to date, including twice winner of The Grand National. He
now coaches up and coming young jockeys and is Consultant to
trainer Richard Phillips. |
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Frances Edmonds |
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Frances
Edmonds graduated from Cambridge and initially worked in
Brussels as a conference interpreter. Following marriage
to cricketer Phil Edmonds, she wrote a best seller
entitled Another Bloody Tour thus launching her career as
a talented and entertaining
author, broadcaster and speaker.
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Jonathan Edwards: CBE |
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Former
Olympic Triple Jumper and World Record Holder, Jonathan is
currently a familiar face on television as a key member of
the BBC Sport Team. With his charismatic and eloquent
manner, he also provides a presentation specifically on
'The Business of the Bid' the background to our 2012
achievement. |
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Chris Eubank |
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Chris
began boxing whilst still at school and went on to become
World Middleweight Champion in 1990. Out of the ring Chris
has firmly established himself on the celebrity circuit
and is an accomplished after dinner speaker. |
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Sir Tom Farmer: CBE KCSG |
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Sir Tom
Farmer was the founder chairman of Kwik-Fit Holdings plc.
He currently holds a number of appointments including
Chairman of the Trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award,
Chairman of Investors in People, Scotland, is a Board Member
of Investors in People, UK and the owner of Hibernian FC. He
is a highly informative and inspirational keynote speaker.
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: OBE
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Since
leading the British expedition on the White Nile in 1969
Sir Ranulph has been instrumental in the planning of many
exploratory expeditions. Together with Dr Michael Stroud
he achieved the first unsupported crossing of the
Antarctic Continent in the Pentland South Pole expedition.
A best selling author Sir Ranulph has recently taken up
running marathons for charity. |
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Angus Fraser |
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Angus
Fraser is a former Captain for Middlesex CC and member of
the England Team. Since his retirement from playing, Angus
has been a keen member of the Sky Sports and Radio 5 Test
Match Special Teams and is currently fulfilling a role as
leading cricket correspondent for the Independent
Newspaper. He is an experienced after dinner speaker.
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Sir David Frost: OBE |
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Sir David
began presenting TV programmes when still an undergraduate
at Cambridge. He found early fame with That Was The Week
That Was and has hosted high profile interviews ever
since. He currently fronts the breakfast show Frost On
Sunday.
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Yossi Ghinsberg |
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Lost alone
in the hostile environment of the Amazon jungle, Yossi
survived three traumatic weeks battling against the odds
in extreme conditions during which time he reached a new
understanding of himself and life. Speaking from his
experiences, he strives to motivate and inspire in any
circumstances. |
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Duncan Goodhew: MBE |
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Duncan
Goodhew is one of Britain's most respected athletes.
Olympic swimmer and medallist of the 70's and 80's, he
also represented GB in the 2 and 4 man bobsleigh at the
European Championships. Now an acclaimed businessman,
Duncan is a superb motivational and after dinner speaker. |
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David Gower: OBE |
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David
began his cricketing career with Leicestershire before
moving on to Hampshire and England, at one time ranking
No. 1 in the world. Since retiring from the game, David
has worked as columnist and writer for various newspapers
and periodicals. He has been a regular commentator for BBC
television and radio as well as Sky TV and is frequently
seen on television guesting on shows such as They Think
It's All Over. He is also an accomplished speaker. |
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Russell Grant |
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Russell is
best known as GMTV's resident astrologer. In addition to
regular predictions for a number of periodicals he
recently joined East Midlands programme Inside Out, where
he turned psychic investigator! |
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Jimmy Greaves |
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One of the
greatest goal scorers of all time, Jimmy played at club
level for Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham Utd, and AC
Milan. He was an England International and member of the
1966 World Cup winning squad. Following his playing
career, Jimmy has found success in the media and is an
excellent after dinner speaker. |
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Dame Tanni-Grey Thompson:
OBE |
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Tanni-Grey
Thompson is a legend in her own lifetime renowned as
Britain's best known paraplegic athlete winning numerous
medals and accolades. Away from competition, her work
includes media presentation and she is in great demand as
a motivation or conference keynote and after dinner
speaker. |
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Edward 'Bear' Grylls |
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At 23
Edward 'Bear' Grylls entered the Guinness Book of Records
as the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest. A survival
expert and keen environmentalist, his natural talent for
communicating and entertaining at all levels makes him a
poplar personality in his own right. |
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Sally Gunnell: OBE |
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Sally
Gunnell is heralded as one of the greatest ever British
female 400m hurdlers. She is the only woman in history to
hold the Olympic, Commonwealth and European Gold Medal
simultaneously. Sally is currently a key member of the BBC
Athletics Commentary Team, is an established motivational
and after dinner speaker and an ideal choice for hosting
awards etc. |
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David Gunson |
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David
served in the RAF before turning to a career as an air
traffic controller. Now a ‘high flying' speaker in great
demand, he is a winner of the Beneitine After Dinner
Speaker of the Year Award. |
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Pauline Hall |
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Former
successful lady amateur jockey and racehorse trainer,
today Pauline tours the corporate hospitality circuit as a
speaker and tipster. |
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Nicky Hambleton-Jones |
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Nicky is a
qualified dietician and personal stylist and is viewed as
the UK's leading lifestyle transformation agent. The
founder of Tramp2Vamp, she has been featured in numerous
publications and has an extensive television portfolio
including Celebrity 10 Year Younger. Nicky is much sort
after as an after dinner and motivational speaker. |
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Christine Hamilton |
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Wife of
former MP Neil Hamilton, Christine gained celebrity status
in her own right having first appeared on I'm a Celebrity
Get Me Out Of Here. She has since gone on to guest on such
programmes as Newsnight and Have I Got News For You and is
a presenter on Destination Lunch for Sky TV.
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Ainsley Harriott |
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Charismatic chef with a larger-than-life personality
Ainsley has firmly established himself as one of Britain's
most popular celebrity chefs. A great choice for gourmet
evenings he is regularly seen appearing or starring in
Ready Steady Cook and Can't Cook Won't Cook as a
presenter. |
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Gavin Hastings: OBE |
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During his
playing career, Gavin Hastings captained Watsonians,
London Scottish, the Barbarians, the British Lions and
Scotland. His Scottish highlights included three World
Cups. Following his retirement from the game, he founded
his own company specialising in sports marketing and
sponsorship and he has been a regular contributor and
commentator for the BBC Grandstand team. |
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Derek Hatton |
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No longer
in the political eye, Derek has become one of Britain's
most popular after dinner speakers and leading chat radio
hosts with his daily show on Talk Radio. Although Derek
does not give political speeches as such, he does
reminisce on this period of his life and entertains with a
lively question and answer section. |
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Baron Hattersley: PC |
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Former
Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Roy
Hattersley is now one of the country's most prolific
writers. His dry Yorkshire wit ensures highly entertaining
conference and after dinner speeches. |
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Lenny Henry: CBE OBE |
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Lenny
Henry's career in show business spans some 30 years.
Following his debut as a comedian on New Faces, he has gone
on to receive much critical acclaim as an actor in such
productions as Hope and Glory, Chef and Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban. Lenny is much heralded as a Founder of
the charity Comic Relief and hosts television's Lenny's
Britain. |
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Baron Heseltine: CH PC |
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Michael
Heseltine was Member of Parliament for Henley from 1974 -
2001 during which time he held a number of senior
political positions including Deputy Prime Minister. An
accomplished author, Michael also founded a magazine
empire & is frequently seen on such programmes as Question
Time. |
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Ian Hislop |
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Famed as
the editor of Private Eye, Ian Hislop's career in
journalism has seen him write for The Spectator, The Mail
On Sunday, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Literary
Review and Time Out. He is a weekly columnist on The
Listener and The Sunday Telegraph. In addition, Ian is a
resident team captain on the television programme Have I
Got News For You. |
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Sue Hodge |
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Sue won
great popularity as the diminutive resistance fighter with
the dynamite punch, Mimi La Bonque in the hit comedy show
Allo Allo. Vastly experienced in the theatre, she recently
won much critical acclaim for her performance in the
comedy play Stepping Out and recently toured in the play
There is No Place Like A Home. She is frequently sought after
for her after dinner presentations. |
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Dame Kelly Holmes |
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Award
winning Dame Kelly began running at the age of 12 and has
won medals at every National & International level
culminating in her double golds at the 2004 Olympic Games.
Kelly's combination of career and life experiences
together with her natural humour and charm make her ideal
as a speaker at corporate events.
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Damien Hopley |
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Damien
Hopley's playing career lasted for eight years during
which time he won three England Caps, a World Cup 7's
Winners medal, a Cambridge Blue and a number of accolades
with Wasps. With injury, came change and Hopley went on to
become PRA Chief Executive and is a popular after dinner
speaker. |
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Sir Geoff Hurst: MBE |
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Sir Geoff is
undoubtedly best remembered for his outstanding playing
career with West Ham Utd and for being the only player in
the history of football to score a hat trick in a World
Cup Final. Now, much in demand as a TV pundit and as a
motivational speaker, he has become highly successful in
the business world. |
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Maxwell Hutchinson |
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Maxwell
Hutchinson is a practising architect and regular radio and
television presenter. His contributions to broadcasting
include Newsnight, You and Yours and most recently, the
BAFTA award winning Radio 4 play, The Dark House. Some of
his best-known buildings include Skylines on The Isle of
Dogs and Aztec Row in Islington. He is a versatile and
humorous speaker. |
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Sir Bernard Ingham |
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Sir Bernard
began his career in journalism before rising to greater
prominence as Chief Press Secretary to Margaret Thatcher.
Sir Bernard is a highly distinguished after dinner speaker. |
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Boris Johnson MP |
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Boris
Johnson trained as a reporter and in 1999 was appointed
Editor of The Spectator. He is a well-known broadcaster
and was elected to represent Henley at the 2001 General
Election. Boris was subsequently made Vice-Chairman of the
Conservative Party and is the former Shadow Minister for
Arts and Shadow Minister for Higher Education. Boris
inspires & motivates with his presentations and is a much
sought after, witty & entertaining,
political and after dinner speaker. |
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Lesley Joseph |
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LAMDA
trained, Lesley is perhaps best known for her portrayal of
Dorien, the man eating next door neighbour in the TV comedy
series Birds of a Feather. She has also enjoyed great
success in the theatre most notably in the musical Annie,
The Vagina Monologues, The Miser, Singular Women, The
Gingerbread Lady and Office Suite. More recently she has
appeared in Lost Dogs and The Slammer. Lesley is an accomplished after dinner
speaker. |
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Russ Kane |
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Russ Kane
is a highly experienced radio and television presenter,
best known to millions on London's Capital 95.8 FM and
Capital Gold as ‘The Flying Eye'. For the past 20 years he
has specialised in writing & producing corporate video
programmes and radio & television scripts. He is
currently Chief Barker of the Variety Club of Great Britain
and host of Radio Europe's Mediterraneo Breakfast Show. |
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Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP |
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Charles
Kennedy embarked on a career in broadcasting and
journalism before moving into politics. He served as UK
Party President of the SDP, Deputy Governor of the Liberal
Democratic Foreign Affairs Defence and Overseas
Development Committee and Party Spokesmen before being
elected Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party upon Paddy
Ashdown's retirement. He retired as Leader in 2005. |
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Patrick Kielty |
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Patrick
has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top as a presenter. He
has received much acclaim for his Patrick Kielty Tonight
Show and has recently co presented the BBC talent show
Fame Academy. He is soon to star in the play A Night in
November. |
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Eric Knowles |
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Antiques
expert, Eric Knowles came to the fore when he joined
Bonhams, the London Auctioneers. A leading authority in
European and Oriental ceramics, Lalique, The Glass of
Tiffany and decorative arts. Eric is frequently seen on the
20th Century Roadshow and This Morning. |
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Allan Lamb |
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Allan Lamb
played professional cricket for Northants and England from
1978 until 1995. Following his successful testimonial, he
founded Lamb Associates working on the corporate circuit.
He is a popular sporting & after dinner speaker. |
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David Lee |
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Journalist David Lee has made many
contributions to radio and television on the subject
of The Arts and photography. Currently Editor of The
Jackdaw magazine, he has been regularly linked with
GMTV, Big Breakfast, and Newsnight and gives frequent
lectures on The Visual Arts. |
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Gary Lineker: OBE |
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Gary is a
familiar face on television as a regular presenter of
Match of the Day and Football Focus. Gary is one of
England 's most respected former footballers and is the
second highest goal scorer for his country of all time.
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Maureen Lipman: CBE |
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Actress,
comedienne and writer, Maureen first found fame in her
role as Jane Lucas in the sitcom Agony. She went on to
receive great critical acclaim for her portrayal of Joyce
Grenfell in her one woman show Re Joyce. Among her many
West End, performances, Maureen has recently starred in
Peggy for You, Oklahoma, The Vagina Monologues and
Thoroughly Modern Millie. Recent television work includes
the series The Fugitives and Dr Who. |
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Joanna Lumley: OBE |
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With a
highly successful acting career in film, television and
theatre, Joanna first achieved major recognition as Purdy
in the New Avengers. A BAFTA award winner, most recently
she has received much critical acclaim for her portrayal
of Patsy Slone in the highly popular TV comedy Absolutely
Fabulous and has recently provided voices for animations
in the films Corpse Bride and The Magic Roundabout. She
also stars in the Television series Sensitive skin. |
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Gary Mabbut |
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Gary
achieved great success as a footballer while battling in
the face of adversity against diabetes. His story is truly
one of inspiration. During his playing career, he competed
at club level for Tottenham Hotspur and was also capped
for England . He is seen today on various television
soccer programmes as a pundit. |
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David Mellor QC |
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David
Mellor became an MP in 1979 enjoying a rapid rise through
the ranks before subsequently working in broadcasting and
journalism. He now runs his own business consultancy and
in addition has recently returned to politics. He is a
highly original speaker. |
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Charles Metcalfe |
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Wine
expert Charles Metcalfe is in great demand as a speaker at
corporate events. He has presented drinks and occasionally
food items on programmes such as This Morning and Taste
Today and can frequently be read in Wine magazine. |
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Alastair McGowan |
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Award
winning master of mimicry, impressionist extraordinaire.
Alastair provided many voices behind the characters on
Spitting Image. He is renowned for his impressions of
sportsmen aside from which Alastair has received much
critical acclaim as an actor most recently starring in The
Little Shop of Horrors. |
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Frank McLintock: MBE |
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Frank
played at club level with Leicester City and Arsenal and
was a Scottish International. He is currently a soccer
analyst with Sky TV. |
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Geoff Miller |
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Having
amassed twenty years of experience on the professional
cricketing circuit, Geoff has accumulated a vast number of
humorous anecdotes with which to entertain his highly
appreciative audiences and not just from the world of
cricket. Geoff is not only in popular demand in the UK but
also overseas. He is currently touring the UK in Sticky
Wicket with the stars of Test Match Special Live. |
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Brian Moore |
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Brian is a former rugby player having played both at club
level and for his country, winning 64 caps for England. He
has appeared on a variety of television programmes including
Grandstand, A Question of Sport, Rugby Special and They
Think its all Over in addition to presenting on Radio 5 live
and Radio Trent Sportsnight. He is a renowned motivational
and after dinner speaker tailoring his speeches for any
event. Brian is currently working as a presenter and pundit
for the BBC. |
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Denis Norden |
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Dennis is
one of the UK 's most underrated comedians of today. In
recent years, he has made regular television appearances
on the much loved compilation programme That'll Be Alright
On The Night. |
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Tom O'Connor |
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Tom began
his working life as a teacher before moving to the world
of show business. He regularly appeared as a stand-up
comedian on the TV show The Comedians and later presented
the popular quiz Crosswits. He has recently appeared as
Father Tom in the series Doctors. |
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Matthew Parris |
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Matthew is
a former Conservative MP and is currently a columnist for
The Times and Spectator. Highly entertaining as an after
dinner speaker, he is also a much respected political
commentator. |
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Martin Peters: MBE |
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Famed as
the other goal scorer in the 1966 World Cup final,
Martin's main playing career took place with West Ham Utd,
Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich. |
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Sir Matthew Pinsent: CBE
MBE |
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Rowing
hero Matthew Pinsent made history at the Athens 2004
Olympic Games by becoming one of only 5 athletes to
achieve consecutive gold medals over 4 games when he led
the British coxless fours to victory in one of the closest
race finishes ever recorded. His dedication, experience
and expertise make him an extremely authoritative
motivational and after dinner speaker. Matthew is
currently a sports presenter on BBC News 24. |
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Jenny Pitman: OBE |
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Renowned
National Hunt horse trainer. Victories include The Grand
National and The Cheltenham Gold Cup. Jenny is now a best
selling author. |
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Shaun Pollock |
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Formerly a
South African cricketer and captain of the national team,
Shaun was considered a bowling all-rounder. Since retiring
from the game he has firmly established himself on the
speaking circuit. |
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Michael Portillo |
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After
leaving Cambridge, Michael Portillo spent a brief spell in
the business world before beginning his career in politics
where he held a number of Cabinet positions including
Secretary of State for Employment and Defence. He was also
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Michael acts as a
business advisor and has appeared on television presenting
such programmes as Richard Wagner's Ring, Elizabeth I and
Portillo in Euroland. |
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Jeff Probyn |
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Jeff was
capped for England a total of 37 times encompassing 2
World Cups, 2 Grand Slams, the Lions, the Northern
Hemisphere and a World XV. His playing and coaching
experiences have given rise to a host of entertaining
stories, which Jeff has imparted at a number of events and
venues ranging from the Houses of Parliament to the
ex-pats in Qatar. He co presents the Rugby Show on
television |
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Sir Steve Redgrave: CBE
MBE |
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Knighted
for his unprecedented achievement of winning 5 Olympic
Gold Medals for rowing over consecutive games, Sir Steve
has since carved a highly successful career for himself in
the world of PR. He is greatly sought after as an after
dinner and motivational speaker. |
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Dermot Reeve: OBE |
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Dermot
enjoyed much success as a player for Sussex, Warwickshire
and England before firmly establishing himself as an
invaluable part of the Channel 4 cricketing media team.
His experience includes fronting and hosting studio
discussions and award ceremonies and his forceful
personality makes him an ideal choice as a speaker. |
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Sir Tim Rice |
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Lyricist
Sir Tim Rice has enjoyed worldwide fame with his
collaboration with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Together they
have written a number of box office record-breaking
musicals including Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar. Tim
has also had much success with his work on such shows as
Aladdin and The Lion King in addition to his many pop
songs. |
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Ian Robertson |
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Ian's
rugby playing career ended with an horrific knee injury at
the age of 25. He is now a prolific writer and the BBC
Rugby Correspondent for both radio and television. In
addition, Ian is much sought after as a highly
entertaining and amusing after dinner speaker. |
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trained as a journalist before becoming a researcher for
the BBC. He moved in front of the cameras presenting a
variety of chat and quiz shows and recently joined the
programme Inside Out for the South East. |
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Ian Royce |
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Ian has
been performing stand-up comedy for over a decade. He has
played many prestigious comedy clubs in the UK and
America. In addition Ian starred in the hugely successful
West End show Boogie Nights. |
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Peter Shilton: OBE MBE |
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Peter
enjoyed a long and highly successful playing career in the
role of goalkeeper for a number of clubs including the
England National Team and was the victim of the
controversial Hand of God goal by Maradonna in the 1990
World Cup quarter final. He went on to become manager of
Plymouth Argyle. |
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Robin Simon |
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Robin's career spans writing,
lecturing and broadcasting on just about every form of
the arts including; fine art, antiques, opera and
architecture. His broadcasting includes work for radio
and television most notably Newsnight, The World At
One, Kaleidoscope and the Today programme. |
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John Simpson: CBE |
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John Simpson is an accomplished
public and keynote speaker and enthralling after dinner
speaker fascinating audiences across the world with his
lively and entertaining talks and lectures. With over 40
years experience in international journalism he has the
ability to cover topics from highly factual and intense
World Affairs to more light-hearted and amusing tales from
his extensive travels.
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Ian St John |
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Nicknamed
‘The Saint' Ian St John found success at player and
management levels with spells at Liverpool , Motherwell,
Coventry City and Tranmere Rovers. He went on to become a
television personality enjoying much recognition with The
Saint and Greavsie Show. |
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Howard Stableford |
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Howard
delivers keynote presentations on how to succeed in the
world of tomorrow and how it will differ from that of
today. Currently based in America, Howard joined the BBC
in 1985 as a presenter of the science programme Tomorrow's
World. |
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Rebecca Stephens: MBE |
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Rebecca
Stephens became the first British woman to stand upon the
summit of Everest in 1993 and has gone on to be the first
British woman to climb the highest peaks in each of the
world's seven continents. Drawing from personal
experience, Rebecca provides outstanding presentations on
motivation and team building whether it is at dinners or
corporate events. |
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Jeff has
made regular appearances on television guesting on shows
such as Des O'Connor Tonight & Live from Her Majesties. He
has toured the UK opening for star acts such as Shirley
Bassey & Tom Jones and excels at conference and after
dinner events. |
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Dr. Michael Stroud: OBE |
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Dr Michael
Stroud is a leading authority on survival, nutrition and
endurance. He accompanied Sir Ranulph Fiennes on their
unassisted polar expedition across the Antarctic and
recently embarked on a challenge to run seven marathons in
seven continents in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
He is a truly motivational speaker. |
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Robert Swan: OBE |
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Inspired
by Scott's Antartic campaigns, after 6 years of planning,
Robert successfully reached the South Pole on foot.
Witnessing the degradation there, he decided to dedicate
his subsequent expedition to the North Pole, to raising
awareness amongst young people of the condition of global
environmental issues. An influential and motivational
speaker. |
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Jimmy Tarbuck: OBE |
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Jimmy made
his debut on Comedy Bandbox and has since performed on
countless Royal Command Performances and game shows. He
recently appeared with his daughter Liza in the television
sitcom Linda Green. |
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Dennis Taylor |
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Dennis
began playing snooker as a child and turned professional
in 1971/72. His finest hour was undoubtedly winning the
Embassy World Championship in coming from behind and
winning 18-17. He is a popular face on television having
made numerous guest appearances on a variety of shows and
regularly commentates on snooker programmes. |
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Lars Tharp |
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A
specialist in European Ceramics and Oriental works of Art,
Lars Tharp is an author and lecturer. He regularly
contributes to the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and has also
made contributions to Going, Going Gone, The Great
Antiques Hunt and Call My Bluff to name but a few other
programmes. Lars is a highly entertaining and informative
speaker. |
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Willie Thorne |
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Willie
Thorne has been a regular amongst the top ranking snooker
players since winning the British Isles Under 16 Title in
1970. He has appeared as a guest on shows such as Big
Break, A Question of Sport and The Generation Game and is
a regular pundit on Sky television's coverage of snooker.
Willie is in constant demand as an after dinner speaker
particularly at sporting and golf days. |
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Fiona Thornewill |
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Record-breaking Fiona Thornewill reached the South Pole
after 42 days of unsupported solo walking in January 2004.
This was achieved after becoming the first British woman
to arrive at the South Pole with team-mate Catherine
Hartly and husband Mike in January 2000. She was also the
first British woman to walk to the North Pole in May 2001. |
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Sandi Toksvig |
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Author,
actress, comedienne and presenter, Sandi gained much
popularity as resident team captain on the TV quiz Call My
Bluff. She was also a regular on Whose Line Is It Anyway
and co presented Island Race with John McCarthy. She
regularly contributes to a variety of radio and TV
programmes. |
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David Trick |
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David
Trick played 247 games for Bath Rugby Club and was a
member of the England squad from 1980-1986. David can also
lay claim to speaking at a number of highly prestigious
engagements such as the pre Badminton Horse Trial Dinner
in the presence of Prince Charles. |
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Phil Tufnell |
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Former
Middlesex and England cricketer, Phil has recently found
new celebrity status since winning I'm A Celebrity Get Me
Out Of Here. He has regularly appeared on TV in such
programmes as GMTV, This Morning and Simply The Best. He
is currently a team captain on the quiz show They Think
It's All Over. In addition to promotional work he has now
joined the ranks of after dinner speaking. |
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Stephen Venables |
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Stephen is
one of the best-known mountaineers of his generation. He
is particularly associated with Mount Everest and was the
first Briton to conquer the mountain without supplementary
oxygen. In addition, Stephen is a renowned photographer,
writer and public speaker. |
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John Virgo |
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Recognised
as one of snooker's greatest exponents, John has been one
of the sport's leading lights for many years. He became UK
Champion just 3 years after turning professional and is a
former Chairman of the World Professional Billiards and
Snooker Association. He has also enjoyed success on TV
both as a commentator and as co host of the game show Big
Break. His exhibition work is legendary. |
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Roy Walker |
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A former
hammer thrower for Northern Ireland, Roy has appeared at
the London Palladium and most recently the Peter Kay Show.
A popular comedian, he enjoyed great success as the host
of TV show Catchphrase. He has recently appeared on
television in Phoenix Nights and I'm Famous and I'm
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Ruby Wax |
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Often
outrageous, always entertaining, Ruby is a highly talented
writer and presenter whose after dinner presentations are
greatly received. On television she has written and
presented a number of her own shows including The Full
Wax. She recently published her autobiography How Do You
Want Me? and presented the television series Cirque de
Celebrite. |
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Simon Weston: OBE |
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Simon
first came to the public's attention during the Falklands
Conflict not because of his horrific injuries but for the
message that Simon conveyed as a result. Proving that a
positive mental attitude and an ability to not just accept
a situation but turn it to an advantage, makes him a
perfect choice as a motivational speaker. |
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Jimmy White: MBE |
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Known as
The “Whirlwind” for his style of play, Jimmy White has
been runner up in the World Championships no fewer than
six times. During his career Jimmy has won in excess of
twenty professional titles and is a huge favourite with
the sporting public. Constantly in demand for personal
appearances, Jimmy recently won the 2004 Daily Record
Players Championship. |
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Toyah Willcox |
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Known to
millions as pop star, presenter and actress, Toyah has
performed everything from Shakespeare to punk rock. She
was recently seen in London's West End in the title role
of Calamity Jane. |
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Shaun Williamson |
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Shaun is best known as Barry Evans in the long running soap
Eastenders. Recent work includes TV appearances on Funland
and Extras. Barry presented ITV's 24 Hour Quiz. He has
recently toured on stage the Rocky Horror Show and Guys and
Dolls and is frequently sought after on the cabaret
corporate circuit. Recent TV appearances include roles in
The Slammer, Doctors, Scoop and The Bill. Shaun is currently
touring in the stage play of Porridge. |
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Dave Wolfe |
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A speaker
of great repute from the world of comedy, Dave has
entertained at corporate events for over a decade.
Extensive television experience includes Live from Her
Majesty's and two Royal Variety Shows. |
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