After Dinner Speakers

Alistair McGowan Alistair has narrated numerous radio shows and made a number of appearances on television, his own TV special being 'Alistair McGowan's Big Impression'. He is now well established as an after dinner speaker and has spoken at events as diverse as 'The Professional Footballers Association Annual Dinner' and 'The Royal Television Society Awards'. Whatever the event Alistair will make you laugh!

Allan Pease Best selling author and one time life assurance salesman, Allan is known as 'Mr Body Language'. He was hailed by The Times as the leading International authority on communication skills and is an amusing and entertaining speaker.

Barry Cryer Barry appeared regularly on Granada TV's "M'lords Ladies and Gentlemen", a programme which featured the country's leading after-dinner speakers. He was awarded the OBE in November 2001.

Barry Norman Barry Norman is best known for his cinema programmes on the BBC and having met almost everyone who's anyone in the film business. You can be sure of some amazing and often comical tales of his experiences!

Bill Bailey Actor and musician Bill Bailey is mostly recognised as a Live Stand Up Comedian and as team captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

Bird & Fortune Actors and satirists John Bird and John Fortune are best known for their roles in the BAFTA nominated Bremner Bird and Fortune. Together they write and perform their self-contained cabarets for corporate clients.

Boris Johnson MP for Henley-on-Thames, and Spectator Editor, Boris Johnson is a well recognised political figure. Alongside other books, he is author of Seventy Two Virgins, featuring a hapless politician who ends up a hero.

Christine Hamilton Leaving politics behind after 26 years, Christine appears regularly on TV, radio and the stage. Renowned for her feisty spirit and warm charm, she enchants audiences with her wit, humour and hilarious stories.

David Baddiel Former stand-up comedian David Baddiel is well known for his comedy broadcast credits: The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Newman & Baddiel In Pieces and Fantasy Football League.

Derren Brown Derren Brown is a unique force in the world of illusion - he can seemingly predict and control human behaviour. His unparalleled performances amaze and unsettle all those who watch him.

Dominic Holland Dominic Holland is one of the most respected and sought after comedians on the London circuit and is enjoying growing success as a stand-up after becoming a familiar face with his TV round-up on 'Clive Anderson Now'. His inspired observations appeal across all ages and never cause offence - an aspect the critics are quick to applaud.

Gordon Ramsey Famous for his temperament as well as his fabulous culinary creations, Gordon Ramsey is the only three-starred chef in London, and one of only two in Britain.

Graham Jolley An extremely engaging mind-reader, psychologist, entertainer, cabaret artiste and conference speaker with a stream of TV credits and a flair for keeping audiences enthralled. He presents an unforgettable event with no parallel in show business and what's more he's very funny.

Ian Hislop Ian Hislop is best known to television audiences as team captain on Have I got News for You. He delights audiences with witty and humorous tales on subjects such as 'the joys of litigation'.

Jeremy Clarkson Jeremy is a writer and broadcaster who specialises in motoring issues. He writes weekly columns for 'The Sunday Times' and 'The Sun' but is most associated with BBC motoring programme 'Top Gear'.

Jimmy Carr After chalking up awards including the Royal Television Society Award and a Silver Rose at Montreux, Jimmy Carr is a comedian and writer with a soaring international profile.

Lawrence Leyton Tap into 90% of your brain that lays dormant; experience a journey where suspension of disbelief takes on a whole new dimension. With each brain boggling show, members of the audience are pulled into a pyschotronic whirlpool, playing with their own perceptions.

Lee Hurst Lee Hurst is a very successful stand-up comedian and compere and can be seen frequently in comedy clubs both in London and around the country. He writes for various television and radio series and has previously written for "The Little and Large Show" and "Weekending".

Matt Lucas Veteran of the stand up circuit, Matt Lucas is renowned for his appearances in TV's Shooting Stars and Little Britain.

Neil Hamilton One of Britain's best known MPs and a Government Minister under Margaret Thatcher and John Major, Neil is known for his controversial views and is never short of something memorable and amusing to say on all topics. Since leaving politics, Neil has joined his wife in a new career in the media and entertainment and is an ideal speaker for any corporate event.

Nicholas Parsons Nicholas is probably best known for being the host of 'Sale of the Century' which ran for over fourteen years. Having written for, appeared with and hosted over some of the finest comedians and after dinner speakers, Nicholas performs a truly polished but uproarious speech.

Patrick Kielty Patrick became a household name in the United Kingdom with the Channel 4 show 'Last Chance Lottery'. He then went on to present BBC1's Saturday night programme 'The National Lottery Big Ticket' and hosted his own comedy and chat show 'Patrick Kielty Almost Live'.

Paul Zerdin The first ever outright winner of the Big, Big Talent Show, by over 100,000 votes, Paul Zerdin first appeared as a magician on Tricky Business, but within 6 months had transformed himself into a ventriloquist with his first puppet Gus. Paul still appears regularly on the comedy circuit and has a number of television credits to his name.

Roy Walker Roy Walker, host of television's exciting, high-rating family game show - "Catchphrase", has emerged as one of the driest comedians in Britain today. His lugubrious style of humour, his dead-pan expression and his approach to entertaining, has paid handsome dividends. His casual line in patter has endeared him to audiences all over the country.

Ruby Wax Ruby started off writing for 'Not The 9 0'Clock News' and then began presenting television chat shows and writing scripts for 'Absolutely Fabulous'. Her bubbly personality will liven up any event!

Stephen Fry Stephen Fry is a man of many talents. Recognised as an actor, novelist, comedian, television presenter and host of the BAFTAs, Stephen is an ingenious after dinner speaker and host.

Steve Nallon Recognised as one of Britain's leading impressionists, Steve spent over twelve years working on the award winning series "Spitting Image". Steve also has the uncanny ability to actually look like a wide range of personalities from Dame Edna Everage to Adrian Edmondson.

Tony Robinson Tony Robinson is perhaps best known to most for his portrayal as the loyal but dim manservant Baldrick, in BBC TV's comedy classic Blackadder. Tony has a great interest in Archaeology, particularly from Greece and the Middle East, keeping him in good stead as the presenter of Channel Four's archaeology programme, Time Team.

Victoria Wood Victoria has won an OBE and countless awards for her outstanding comedy shows and stand up performances including the BBC comedy series, 'Victoria Wood as seen on TV' and the more recent 'Dinner Ladies'.