Facilitators
The Speakers Agency has the most professional and first class facilitators available and we also ensure your event meets the highest possible standards every time. Call us now to make sure you are offered the very best facilitator to match your brief.
Sylvia Tidy-Harris
Leading business woman Sylvia Tidy-Harris is known for speaking her mind and she does frequently on various TV and radio programmes fighting red tape, inequality issues and supporting enterprise.
Jonathan Swain
Senior Daybreak Correspondent Jonathan Swain joined the team in 2010 after 9 years on GMTV. He has travelled the world extensively to bring some of the biggest news stories to viewers. He is a superb event host and facilitator as well as an entertaining speaker.
Alison Mackenzie
Westminster based Alison MacKenzie is an award winning ITV journalist reporting on what’s happening in parliament and interviewing cabinet ministers for the whole of the Central News regions. A regular host/facilitator and speaker she is a consummate professional.
John Altman
Actor of Stage and TV - hugely recognisable as ultimate bad boy Nick Cotton in Eastenders, John is also a conference facilitator and presenter.
Esther Rantzen CBE
A factual, funny and fearless speaker/presenter, Esther Rantzen is one of the best-known faces on British television. For twenty-one years she produced and hosted ‘Thats Life!’ the most successful consumer programme in the history of television, and is a patron and president for many children’s charities.
Andrew Castle
Double Olympian and British Tennis Champion, Wimbledon Tennis commentator and presenter Andrew Castle is the perfect choice as an events host, conference facilitator and entertaining speaker.
Alan Fisher
Keynote speaker on terrorism and communication, and international conference chair London based Alan Fisher is a senior correspondent for Al Jazeera (English) the global 24 hour news and current affairs channel.
Bill Turnbull
Bill Turnbull is presenter of BBC Breakfast, Britain’s favourite morning TV show. He’s been waking up the country from the sofa for seven years, helping it to win three TRIC Awards for Best Daytime Programme and take the No 1 spot in the ratings. Previously, he was a stalwart presence on the BBC’s News 24 and Radio Five Live. He’s also presented the One and Six O’Clock News.
Robert Powell
Currently a regular in BBC’s Holby City and best known for portraying Jesus in Franco Zefferelli’s Jesus of Nazareth, actor Robert Powell was Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps and he appeared with his old mate Jasper Carrot in the Detectives and a whole lot more. In huge demand for voiceovers keen golfer and ardent cricket fan Robert is the perfect choice for speaker, event host and facilitator.
Jim Lawless
Jim is one of the most inspiring and highly sought after speakers and coaches in Europe. Feedback from his appearances around the world is consistently excellent with agencies, conference organisers and the business leaders being thrilled with the result. It has even been known for them to cry. His book Taming Tigers: Do Things You Never Thought You Could is out now.
Tim Vincent
From the youngest presenter of Blue Peter, to the host of Americas highest rating entertainment show, Tim Vincent is one of those rare TV personalities to have found success on both sides of the Atlantic.
Steve Cram MBE
World Record Holder and Olympic Medalist, Journalist and BBC Chief Athletics Commentator Steve Cram is one of the world’s most successful middle distance athletes of all time.
Professor Greg Whyte PhD FACSM
Olympic Sport Scientist, Celebrity Trainer and Adviser has coached Little Britain star David Walliams and the BBCs Christine Bleakley on their cross channel swims as well as guiding actor Eddie Izzard to run 42 marathons in 51 days.
Eamonn Holmes
One of Britains best loved TV presenters Eamonn is a popular choice of speaker for all types of events as well as being in great demand as an events facilitator and awards host.
Benjamin Cohen
C4 News’s first technology correspondent’s own experiences in the industry provide him with a unique insight into new business and technology. Benjamin is also a member of Channel 4 Newss growing business and economics unit, regularly reporting on consumer issues.
Maggie Philbin
TV Presenter, broadcaster and conference facilities Maggie Philbin currently covers technology for BBC Breakfast News on their regular ‘Tomorrow’s World’ features, having spent ten years on the cutting edge science programme of the same name
Nina Nannar
News Correspondent for ITV News, Nina Nannar is an excellent event host and facilitator for any type of event.
Diane Louise Jordan
Diane is an exceptional Motivation, Work/Life Balance, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence and Celebrity Speaker.
Huw Edwards
Expert conference facilitator Huw Edwards is known to millions of viewers as main presenter of the BBC’s flagship 10 O’ Clock News, Britain’s most popular television news programme.
Rachel Elnaugh
Rachel Elnaugh is one of the countrys most well known female entrepreneurs. As founder of the UK gift experiences market she created an industry worth in excess of £200 million annually. Her exit from the company and her involvement as panellist on BBC2s hit business show Dragons Den have made Rachel one of the most sought-after business speakers. Recently she launched a new company, specifically to help budding entrepreneurs realise their dreams. The Life Changers released its first CD, Escape The Rat Race, in June this year, in which Rachel shares some of her own, unique secrets to business success.
Hazel Irvine
Hazel is one of BBC Sport’s most experienced, versatile and recognisable broadcasters, she was a regular presenter of Grandstand and Sunday Grandstand and is face of its snooker and athletics coverage.
Sally Kettle
Sally Kettle speaks and writes about her adventures at sea. The first woman to row the Atlantic Ocean twice from East to West, Sally tells of rough seas, wild storms, harsh living and encounters with sharks. It is her experiences of people, though, that provide illumination, inspiration and insight.
Paul Heiney
Paul Heiney is a well respected, versatile and experienced broadcaster and writer, who over 30 years has appeared on all Britain’s major television and radio networks. In recent years, his speciality has been consumer affairs and rural issues.
Sally Gunnell OBE
Outstanding Speaker, Sally Gunnell O.B.E. holds a place in the hearts of the nation as the most popular female sportswomen of our times, and our most successful. She is the only woman to hold four titles concurrently – Olympic, World, European & Commonwealth and also held the World Record for the 400m hurdles.
Katie Hopkins
Business speaker and event host, Katie Hopkins is a branding and employability expert as well as a highly entertaining after dinner speaker.
Angela Rippon OBE
Angela has been a familiar face and voice in British broadcasting for over 40 years. The career of this award winning journalist has embraced an impressive variety of programmes on both radio and television for both Commercial and BBC stations in Britain, America and Australia.
Joan Bakewell
Conferences and seminar host Joan Bakewell is a highly skilled conference facilitator and after dinner speaker. She has a wealth of experience hosting events and award ceremonies, both at home and abroad.
Lucy Alexander
Journalist & Presenter Lucy Alexander’s experience as a live broadcaster has made her a very popular and versatile corporate events host – Chairing debates, hosting conferences and earning praise for the warmth and enthusiasm she brings to awards ceremonies.
Clive Coleman
Clive is the BBC’s Legal Correspondent, a role he arrived at via a career as a barrister, Principal Lecturer in Law, and then one of the country’s leading comedy writers.
Richard Cawley MA RCA
Zany TV chef Richard Cawley, well known for his outrageous dress sense and wacky sense of humour is an absolute genius at cookery demos and regaling you with stories of his colourful past.
Mark Durden-Smith
Event host, conference facilitator and one of TVs most versatile presenters Mark Durden-Smith is a stirling all rounder for any event.
Matt Dawson
One of the victorious 2003 Rugby World Cup squad, Matt is also immediately recognised for his stirling efforts on the BBCs 2006 Strictly Come Dancing and as one of the team captains of A Question of Sport.
Kate Silverton
Highly accomplished, versatile journalist and a rising star of the BBC, is renowned for delivering highly professional, warm and engaging performances as conference chair, event facilitator, host and speaker.
Konnie Huq
Outstanding event host, facilitator and TV presenter Konnie Huq is best known as the first Asian to present childrens television show Blue Peter when she joined on 1 December 1997, she is the host of the Xtra Factor on ITV2 and married to celebrity grump Charlie Brooker
Julia Hartley-Brewer
Assistant Editor and columnist on The Sunday Express newspaper, Julia also makes a regular appearance as a panellist on Have I Got News For You and is recognised as a highly entertaining after dinner speaker.
Lord Charlie Brocket
Colourful, charismatic aristocrat, best selling author, TV presenter and highly entertaining After-dinner speaker who starred in ITV1s Im a Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here .
Nick Knowles
A true one-off - TV Presenter, Director and Speaker Nick has talent, charisma and sheer personality - all laced with an appealing and infectious sense of humour - and an extraordinary strength as an innovator.
Gloria Hunniford
As one of Britains best known TV and radio personalities, Gloria Hunniford requires little introduction. From chat show and current affairs host to presenter of religious and lifestyle programmes, Gloria is a TV institution, accomplished speaker and outstanding host/facilitator.
Sue Lawley
Outstanding facilitator and event host Sue Lawley is one of Britain’s best known broadcasters and journalists.
Frazer Hines
Entertaining After Dinner Speaker and outstanding Conference facilitator Frazer is best known for his roles as Jamie in Dr Who and Joe Sugden in Emmerdale Farm.
Ellie Crisell
Former Newsround host Ellie is a journalist and television presenter who currently works on the BBCs 8pm news summary, and as a relief presenter on the BBC News Channel.
Nick Owen
Award winning presenter Nick Owen, has been a broadcaster since 1978. He currently anchors the news programme for BBC Midlands Today and is an excellent facilitator and event host.
James Cracknell MBE
After dinner and motivational speaker, James Cracknell needs no introduction. As a two time Olympic Gold medallist and British International Rower, his exuberant charisma, charm and intelligence make him a perfect choice for corporate events.
Adrian Chiles
Adrian Chiles is an excellent events & awards host, conference facilitator and after dinner speaker. He is also signed to ITV to present a range of high profile programming, including the Champions League and FA Cup.
Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Vine is best known for his Radio 2 12-2pm weekday show and his global reporting when he was Africa correspondent for the BBC. He is also an very entertaining after dinner speaker as well as a highly regarded event host and facilitator.
Rula Lenska
Actress and environmentalist Rula Lenska is a passionate and amusing speaker who speaks with knowledge and humour. She is also an expert conference host and event facilitator.
Rod Butles
Ever the consumate professional, TV presenter Rod is a truly gifted conference host and event faciltitator.
Rageh Omaar
Media Correspondent from around the Globe and fascinating speaker Rageh is also an outstanding event host and facilitator.
Jeremy Hardy
Jeremy Hardy is one of the UKs foremost and respected stand-up comedians as well as a superb event host and facilitator.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Expert event host and facilitator Krishnan is the main anchor of Channel 4 News at Noon, which he combines, with regular presenting of the flagship Channel 4 News at 7:00.
Rod Liddle
Former Editor of the Today programme, speech writer, journalist, presenter and brilliant raconteur Rod Liddle is an excellent choice for after dinner entertainment
Oz Clarke
Oz is the UKs best loved wine expert.He is best known in a number of hit BBC TV shows, most recently Oz and Jamess Big Wine Adventure which he made with James May
Alan Titchmarsh MBE
Author, Presenter and renowned speaker Alan is one of Britains most well-known and best-loved gardeners, having fronted the BBCs hugely successful Ground Force and Gardeners World. He is a fantastic asset to any event.
James May
Journalist and presenter, James May is relaxed and professional with a sharp dry wit and an exuberant personality. He is the ideal choice for after dinner speeches, wine tasting and facilitator at corporate events.
Al Murray
Al Murray is best known for his alter ego, multi award winning character creation, The Pub Landlord.
Jane McDonald
The original reality TV star, Jane remains one of Britain’s most loved performers and TV personalities as well as being an inspiring speaker.
Helen Lederer
Responsible for creating the Girl at the Bar in BBC 2’s Naked Video not to mention becoming Catriona the dizzy journalist in BBC 1’s Absolutely Fabulous – Helen is also a successful comedienne, author, speaker, conference host and facilitator.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE
Inspirational speaker Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson DBE is Britains most successful Paralympic athlete ever!
Judith Hann
A highly experienced and popular after dinner speaker and conference facilitator Judith Hann is one of Britains leading science journalists and broadcasters known to millions after presenting BBC’s Tomorrows World for twenty years, as well as other programmes on technology, health, food and the environment.
Sian Williams
One of BBC Breakfasts most popular presenters, Sians delightful personality and confident facilitating skills makes her a highly reputable event host.
Linda Barker
Linda Barker is an award winning designer who is best known as a presenter and author. She is in great demand as a presenter and event host for both corporate and public events.
Alistair McGowan
Top rate facilitator, entertainer and the master of over 100 impersonations and star of Alistair McGowans Big Impression. He is also a talented actor appearing in such critically acclaimed series as Bleak House.
Aggie MacKenzie
Aggie MacKenzie co-presented ‘How Clean is Your House’ and is known as the queen of cleaning remedies for household spots and stains, Aggie is also a journalist and speaker.
Amanda Lamb
Conference Facilitator and Host Amanda Lamb is the presenter of the phenomenally successful A Place in the Sun and My Place in the Sun for Channel 4.
Amanda Platell
Former Head of Media for The Conservative Party under William Hague, Amanda is a regular TV presenter, corporate host and entertaining speaker.
Ann Widdecombe
The former MP for Maidstone, Ann Widdecombe is an author, writer, broadcaster and outstanding speaker who is also extremely well known for her many TV appearances and strong opinions.
Alistair Appleton
TV natural Alistair Appleton is also an entertaining speaker and top class event host and facilitator. Renowned for his relaxed, friendly style he has featured on our TV screens for the last 10 years - most notably in top-rating shows Escape to the Country, House Doctor and Cash in the Attic.
Deborah Hall
A 20 year career as broadcaster, presenter, speaker and presentation skills trainer – Deborah Hall brings experience, vitality and enthusiasm to your event or training room.
Diana Moran
Known as the Green Goddess – broadcaster and author specialising in health and fitness, Diana is a most motivating and entertaining speaker.
Edwina Currie
Described as Frank and funny,you cant put her down, Writer, Broadcaster, Reality TV Star and Politician Edwina Currie is an incredible communicator and powerful speaker.
Eve Pollard
Eve is an extremely funny, interesting and insightful After Dinner Speaker entertaining audiences as diverse as BT, Manchester Chamber of Commerce and NCH, being described as hitting the perfect note and highly appreciated by the audience.
Faye Dunaway
Hollywood legend Faye Dunaway is a fascinating speaker and exceptional event presenter.
Fiona Phillips
For 12 years Fiona was the main anchor on GMTV every weekday morning and seen by 6 million viewers each day. She now guests on Loose Women and is an expert conference facilitator and host.
Janet Ellis
Former Blue Peter presenter, Janet is a regular on The Wright Stuff and also presenter of Five TVs holistic house makeover show Housebusters (coming back in June on prime time) and the award-winning Lifeblood series on Five. Host of UKTVs Mums Weekend. Presenting Great Garden Challenge on Channel 4 which goes out every weekday at 12.30 pm.
Jasmine Birtles
Finance with a twist from a financial expert, journalist, TV pundit, author and corporate host. Managing director of web-based business Moneymagpie.com, Jasmine can speak on a range of financial matters such as debt, money-management, family finances, money and sexual politics, consumer rights and the retail side of insurance, pensions and banking. And she can make it entertaining!
Hardeep Singh Kohli
Presenter, Writer, Director, Food Lover and Social Commentator Hardeep Singh Kohli is an outstanding speaker, facilitator, event host and debator.
Julie Peasgood
A successful and versatile television presenter, actress, author and columnist, Julie is also an outstanding event host/facilitator and a sparkling after-dinner speaker.
John Inverdale
One of TV and radios best known presenters, John has made a name for himself hosting coverage of events such as The Olympics and Grandstand and is currently the face of Rugby on the BBC.
Kirstie Allsopp
Kirsties extensive knowledge of the property industry has made a leading expert in the field. She is also a fascinating speaker and popular event host and facilitator.
Libby Purves OBE
Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Midweek, Times columnist, broadcaster, author, speaker and corporate host.
Lynda Bellingham
Regular ‘Loose Woman’, theatre’s lead ‘Calendar Girl’ and OXO mum Lynda is a highly respected stage and screen actress. She has the most amazing voice, is an excellent facilitator/host and a very funny speaker.
Lorne Spicer
Journalist and Television Presenter Lorne Spicer is also an Antiques and valuations expert.
Lucy Alexander
TV Presenter, Property Developer, Speaker and Conference Facilitator, Lucy is a great choice for any event.
Martina Navratilova
A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader who demonstrates wit, candor and sheer motivation.
Martina is a fantastic speaker for a variety of events.
Martina is a fantastic speaker for a variety of events.
Sara Coburn
Sara is a freelance broadcaster who works with the BBC on a variety of business programmes including BBC’s World’s World Business Report. She is an experienced conference facilitator and has worked with many British and international companies across a range of different sectors.
Sophie Raworth
Sophie is the face of the BBC1s One Oclock News programme. Before this she co hosted BBCs Breakfast News prior to moving to the 6 Oclock New in 2003. She is an experienced and charistmatic event host/facilitator.
Mary Rhodes
Mary is the leading female sports news presenter and only female sports correspondent, on BBC News covering major events including Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon, Cricket World Cup and the Ashes. She also co-presents the BBCs Sunday morning programme Heaven and Earth.
Melissa Porter
Speaker and event host Melissa is one of TVs most sought after travel and lifestyle presenters. Host of such shows as Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and To Buy or Not To Buy she relishes the opportunity to advise people on how to transform their lives and has an intrinsic love of helping people achieve their goals.
Nina Sebastiane
Nina is an accomplished presenter who brings her business skills in travel, property and bargain-hunting to the TV screen.
Pam Rhodes
Known around the world as the main presenter of BBC televisions Songs of Praise, Pam is also a Compere, Presenter, Expert Facilitator and humorous, moving and entertaining speaker.
Eddie Mair
Event host and conference chair, Eddie Mair’s brand of utilising humorous commentary with hard-hitting serious journalism for BBC TV and radio also makes him the perfect entertaining light-hearted after dinner speaker.
Philippa Forrester
Philippa is an intelligent and charismatic presenter, an author, speaker and facilitator. She is best known for her experience in live television, most notably Tomorrow’s World – she presented this alongside Peter Snow for seven years and during that time anchored many live specials and outside broadcasts.
Rachel De Thame
TV Gardener Rachels path to our screens has been varied and interesting; ballet, modelling and acting. She presents on Gardeners World, Chelsea Flower Show and Gardening With the Experts (all BBC).
Sally Boazman
Fondly known as Sally Traffic to her loyal listeners on BBC Radio Two where she provides the best traffic news in the UK. She was voted 4th in a Radio Times favourite voices poll, and is always in demand for voice over and corporate work. She was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from UK truckers for her traffic news..
Suzi Perry
Suzi is one of television’s most versatile live presenters with an ability to react to any situation and work unscripted whether it be commentating on the 2004 Olympic Sailing, presenting house makeovers and or working for BBC Sport who made her the face of motorcycling in 2000 because of her encyclopaedic knowledge of biking.
Valerie Singleton OBE
An expert conference facilitator, presenter and host, Valerie has an outstanding voice and she is also in great demand for voiceovers.
Wendy Turner Webster
TV Presenter, event host and facilitator, author, writer and speaker Wendy is best known for fronting seven years of Channel 4s Pet Rescue. She is also an expert in Domestic Violence, Bullying Issues and coping positively with financial difficulties.
Zilpah Hartley
A trained journalist and longstanding front-woman of C4 A Place in the Sun – daytime and My Place in the Sun Zilpah is an experienced live, location and corporate presenter/facilitator.
Llewela Bailey
Llewela Bailey is one of the most familiar faces in regional television and has a wealth of experience in broadcasting, having worked in the industry for more than twenty-five years.
Dr David Bull
Award winning presenter, Dr David Bull is a familiar face to all, through his television roles and as an entrepreneur. He is an excellent awards host, presenter, conference facilitator and motivational speaker.
Jayne Constantinis
Versatile, witty and inteligent are just a few of the words used to describe outstanding broadcaster, corporate and event presenter/facilitator Jayne Constantinis.
Dame Kelly Holmes
Kelly is a worldwide female sporting icon and Double Olympic champion. She is only the third female athlete to win both 800m and 1500m Gold at the same Olympics. Her speeches are both hugely motivating and inspirational.
Nicholas Owen
One of Britain’s best known and most trusted presenters Nicholas Owen has won international acclaim for his sincerity and professionalism throughout his career. He is currently with BBC News, which he re-joined in February 2007. For well over a decade before that he hosted all ITNs major bulletins, including Channel Four News and News at Ten. He has also appeared in a wide range of other TV and radio programmes. He is a prolific conference facilitator and hosts many and varied corporate events. He is also an accomplished after dinner speaker.
Daley Thompson CBE
Daley is the world’s greatest ever all round athlete and Double Olympic Champion. He is the first person ever to hold the World, Olympic, Commonwealth and European titles at the same time, as well as the World Record and was unbeaten in 9 years of competition. He is both motivational and inspirational.
Steve Brookes
Tv & Presenter, horticulturalist and entertaining speaker Steve Brookes is a much-loved and respected gardening authority, sought after for his advice, expertise, enthusiasm and great sense of humour.
Nina Hossain
Event host and panel facilitator Nina is a presenter with ITV News, working across their network news programmes including the ITV Evening News.
Rachel Pierman
Presenter, reporter, event host and facilitator Rachel is popular with clients for her natural style, upbeat charm and humour.
Will Greenwood MBE
Will Greenwood is one of England’s greatest ever rugby players as well as one of the sport’s most engaging, intelligent and witty characters.
Deirdre Bounds
From bedsit to big time; from standing start to leading light; from ‘can do’ to ‘already done’, business speaker, former comedienne and founder of i-to-i travel, Deirdre Bounds never fails to enthuse and inspire with the infectious secret of her business and personal success.
Fiona Bruce
Three times newscaster of the Year Fiona Bruce is one of the BBC’s most experienced and high profile news presenters. She is a highly experienced host and facilitator bringing glamour and credibility to everything she undertakes.
Jennie Bond
Former royal correspondent, tv presenter, broadcaster and journalist multi lingual Jennie Bond is a first rate speaker, event host and facilitator.
Matt Baker
A hugely popular and award winning presenter on Blue Peter, Matt came second on Strictly Come Dancing 2010 and is now one of the main hosts of BBC One’s Countryfile and the One Show.
Quentin Willson
Quentin Willson is best known for his hit series Britains Worst Driver on Channel 5 and remains one of the UKs best known motoring experts.
Eric Knowles
Writer and presenter Eric Knowles is one of the nation’s best known antiques experts who has shared his expertise with the BBCs ‘Antiques Roadshow’ and radio programmes for over 20 years, and has the rare skill of being able to convey his expertise in a manner that is both entertaining and informative.
Helen Fospero
Former US correspondent for GMTV, Helen is now a regular presenter on Five News and Sky News. An accomplished event host, she has a wealth of experience in the corporate sector.
Stephen Cole
Outstanding News Anchor, chair and conference facilitator, Stephen is one of the world’s most recognisable and respected faces/voices of international television journalism. He is the creator of Click Online, an innovative and hugely successful television programme covering Information Technology - just one area of his expertise. He also specialises in Security and Terrorism and has worked closely with the World Customs Organization, Interpol, Honda, the International Security Management Association, Bayer, Daimler-Chrysler and UNESCO.
Margaret Doyle
After beginning her career as a management consultant, Margaret has gone on to cover business and finance for The Economist and The Daily Telegraph as well as being internationally known as an expert on macroeconomics, corporate strategy and business leadership.
Sir Trevor McDonald OBE
The UKs most respected news and current affairs presenter Sir Trevor is also an outstanding and hugely popular speaker, event host and facilitator.
Matthew Syed
Matthew Syed is a British journalist, broadcaster and author of Bounce, a book described as among the most intelligent and thought-provoking books about sport ever written. He has won numerous prizes for his writing including Sports Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards. He is also a three-time Commonwealth table tennis champion and a two-time Olympian.
Di Stewart
Sky ‘Golf Night’ presenter Di is consistently in demand at various golfing events as both a competitor and as a polished & knowledgeable host.
Owen Thomas
Former anchor on CNN International Owen Thomas is now a familiar face around the world on BBC World. Combining calm professionalism with great warmth, Owen is just as much at home covering breaking news events in the studio, anchoring live on-location, hosting conferences for blue-chip companies or chairing debates with business or political leaders.
Nick Leeson
Nick Leeson stock market trader whose speculative trading caused the hugely publicised collapse of Barings Bank, the United Kingdoms oldest investment bank. He is currently CEO of Irish football club Galway United.
Roger Black MBE
Leading Motivational speaker Roger Black is one of the country’s most successful sportsmen having represented Great Britain for fourteen years at the highest level in the world of athletics. He is particularly admired for his triumphs over adversity, overcoming serious injuries and a rare heart valve condition to go on to become a world champion.
Louise Redknapp
Louise Redknapp is a singer and television presenter, best known as a member of the girl group Eternal and recently as a presenter of The Clothes Show. Among UK sport fans she is known as the wife of English footballer-turned-pundit Jamie Redknapp.
Lee Boardman
Instantly recognisable for his numerous acting film and TV roles Lee Boardman is a highly entertaining speaker and superb event host/facilitator.
Lord Sebastian Coe KBE
Sebastian Coe chairs the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games. He is one of the countrys most celebrated athletes of all time, a multiple Olympic gold medal winner and senior political figure.
Mike Bushell
Former Actor and Rock Musician Mike is one of the two main BBC Breakfast sports presenters and his Bushells Best slots have a huge following. He is also very popular as a corporate event host and entertaining after dinner speaker.
Rani Price
Rani is the well-known co-presenter of the popular CBBC entertainment show Best of Friends and wildlife show, ROAR, for which she is currently recording two new series. She is an accomplished host/facilitator and presenter.
Jackie Brambles
Former anchor of ITV’s Loose Women and former GMTV LA correspondent, Jackie is the perfect choice whether it is to host an awards ceremony, facilitate a conference or chair a debate.
John Stapleton
Expert event host and conference facilitator John is a former Royal Television Society Presenter of the Year and has been at ITV for 10 years bringing his total number of years in newspapers and television to 40.
Peter Sissons
Peter Sissons is probably British televisions most experienced presenter of News. For nearly forty years he has worked for ITN, Channel Four, and the BBC- presenting all the main terrestrial bulletins
Nayla Al Khaja
Captivating speaker Nayla Al Khaja’s ground breaking achievements inspire audiences around the world. Based in Dubai she is a successful film director and works hard to help change the way the west views the Middle East.
Sue MacGregor
Sue MacGregor is one of BBC radios most familiar voices; she has even been described (by The Times) as Simply the best female presenter radio has produced.
Tazeen Ahmad
Presenter and journalist Tazeen Ahmad makes films for Dispatches for Channel 4 including titles Woman Only Jihad, Undercover Mother and Christmas Credit Crisis.
Colin Jackson
Without a doubt one of the greatest athletes that Great Britain has ever produced, Colin Jackson called time on his outstanding athletics career in front of an adoring home crowd at the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham in 2003. After more than a decade spent at the very pinnacle of his sport, it was a fitting end to a glittering career.
Michelle Williams
Former Destinys Child singer and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams has now established herself as a talented actress and dancer. She is an entertaining awards and events host and presenter.
Tanya Beckett
Business journalist Tanya is currently one of the most experienced TV anchor and reporters around on British TV. She currently presents on BBC World and Newsnight.
Prue Leith
One of the UKs most renowned restaurateurs and caterers, a well known TV cook, broadcaster and cookery writer. Prue is an expert on gastronomy who speaks authoritatively as well as being a skilled event host.
Suzanne Virdee
Suzanne is one of the main News presenters alongside Nick Owen on the BBCs West Midlands regional news, BBC Midlands Today.
Libby Potter
A reporter for the BBC and others for over a decade, Libby has presented The Money Programme on BBC One and Two for the past 3 years. Travelling extensively within the UK and abroad as a business and consumer affairs specialist she has covered a huge variety of business stories and reported on market trends.
Hermione Cockburn
Since winning the BBC Talent Science on Screen Competition in 2002, Hermione’s career as a presenter and writer has come to fruition with the aid of her passionate persona and expertise making her the ideal candidate for an inspirational/motivational speaker.
Mark Austin
Senior news presenter and the modern face of ITV news, Mark Austin has seen his versatility as a journalist pushed to the limit, from sports correspondent to a reporter in the midst of the war-stricken Iraq conflict, proving to be a truly natural talent as an after dinner speaker and event host.
Jeremy Paxman
Experienced broadcaster, journalist and Author Jeremy Paxman has received numerous broadcasting awards for his well-renowned rigorous approach to interviewing which offers the perfect personality for conference facilitating.
Jeff Banks
A former British Designer of the Year, Jeff Banks is recognised by many as the forefront of British fashion deriving from the enormous success of his own brand labelled ‘Clobber’ introduced in 1964. A leading entrepreneur with the ability to inspire has proven him to be an ideal after dinner speaker and host/facilitator.
David Mellor
Experienced broadcaster, journalist and former MP David Mellor is a highly regarded after dinner speaker due to his wealth of knowledge regarding business, politics and sport.
Nicky Campbell
Popular broadcaster, journalist and musician Nicky Campbell presents BBC 5 Live’s Breakfast on weekdays and BBC1’s Big Question on Sunday mornings. A consummate professional he is highly suited to facilitating conferences and he is also an entertaining after dinner speaker.
Jonny Smith
Jonny is best known for the Channel 5 show Fifth Gear alongside Tiff Needell, Jason Plato, Vicky Butler Henderson and Tom Ford
Vicki Butler Henderson
Vicki is best known for the Channel 5 show Fifth Gear alongside Tiff Needell, Jason Plato, Jonny Smith and Tom Ford
Neil Oliver
Archaeologist, historian, author, event host, speaker and broadcaster Neil Oliver is best known for his contributions to BBCs Coast.
Zeinab Badawi
Zeinab Badawi is a television and radio reporter and news presenter, she was the first presenter of the ITV Morning News and she co-presented Channel 4 News with Jon Snow for several years, anchoring the show in his absence before joining BBC News.
Penny Junor
One of the nations most popular authors and broadcasters, Penny is a renowned writer on the subjects of the UK monarchy and celebrities.
Jon Snow
Award winning News Anchor and journalist Jon Snow is a highly skilled conference and seminar host & facilitator, as well as an outstanding after dinner speaker. He also has a wealth of experience hosting events and award ceremonies, both at home and abroad.
Lenny Henry CBE
Comedian, presenter, writer, producer and one of the founding members of ‘Comic Relief’, Lenny Henry’s personality is as big as his heart. He has a genuine ability to make people at ease around him which makes him an excellent speaker and host.
Myleene Klass
A stunningly talented musician, TV presenter, model and singer, Myleene Klass is an all round entertainer who attracts press column inches whatever she does. In short, Myleene is a star.
Angela Lamont
TV presenter, Speaker and corporate event host Angela has a wealth of experience under her belt, having taken part in over a hundred broadcast programmes including the BAFTA & RTS Award winning ‘It’ll Never Work’[BBC1]. A degree in IT and a background in science & engineering, she is an entertaining and informative speaker.
Bel Mooney
The inspiring and motivational Bel Mooney is one of Britain’s most successful journalists, has written for nearly every national newspaper and many magazines as well as branching into fiction writing.
Gregg Wallace
Gregg Wallace is a media presenter, writer, fruit and vegetable expert and greengrocer. He is probably best known for co-presenting and judging BBC 2s MasterChef and BBC Ones Celebrity MasterChef along with John Torode.
Jonathan Agnew
Author and broadcaster Jonathan Aggers Agnew is a former professional cricketer who is best known for his commentary on the BBC’s Test Match Special. Indeed he is the voice of English Cricket. He is also an outstanding and hugely entertaining after dinner speaker as well as a first class event and award ceremony host.
Tim Sebastian
Tim Sebastian is the founder and chairman of The Doha Debates which have been broadcast continuously on BBC World News since 2004. The programmes- recorded in the Gulf state Qatar- provide a unique, uncensored forum for discussing the most controversial issues in the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Jonathan Charles
Jonathan Charles has spent the past few years going in and out of some of the most dangerous places on earth. Iraq, Afghanistan and Chechnya are just a few of the wars and conflicts that he covered during his two decades as a BBC television and radio foreign correspondent. Jonathan now reads the news, as a freelance presenter, on BBC1, BBC World News and the BBC News Channel. He also presents radio programmes on BBC Radio Five Live and BBC World Service Radio. When he’s not doing that, he makes documentaries and has won or been nominated for several awards.
Alex Thomson
Alex Thomson is a familiar figure in British TV news as both an award-winning correspondent and anchor on ITNs Channel 4 News. He combines reporting on major national and international stories and war coverage with his studio presenting role on Channel 4s in-depth 7pm nightly news.
David Domoney
TV presenter, motivational speaker and event host David Domoney is an ex blue chip multiple retailer turned Television Presenter who specializes in bringing show business panache to today’s business world giants.
Ayo Johnson
Ayo Johnson is an award winning specialist in African Affairs. He is a dedicated campaigner for jusice and human rights around the world, an international broadcaster, keynote speaker and writer.
Christine Bleakley
Expert event and awards host, Christine Bleakley is one of the most popular faces on British television. She joined ITV last year to host Daybreak with her on-screen part Adrian Chiles and will be following that up with Dancing on Ice this year.
Victoria Derbyshire
In much demand as an event & award host and conference facilitator, Victoria Derbyshire is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster. She presents her own show every weekday morning on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Emma Freud
Emma Freud is a hugely accomplished presenter with a wide range of broadcasting experience. She is an excellent host for awards and conferences.
Charlie Luxton
Charlie Luxton is an architectural designer who combines his design work with writing and presenting television programmes. He is passionate about the environment and communicating his enthusiasm for sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design.
Kevin McCloud
Kevin McCloud is best known for Channel 4’s ‘Grand Designs’ and for his annual coverage of the Stirling Prize each October. Kevin is both an excellent after dinner speaker and awards host.
Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries is an Australian comedian, character actor, film producer and script writer, an award-winning writer and a star of Londons West End musical theatre.
Dermot Murnaghan
SKY News presenter, event host and conference facilitator, Dermot Murnaghan is one of the best known newscasters in Britain whose charm and professionalism delight a whole variety of clients.
Daisy Donovan
Accomplished actress and presenter, Daisy Donovan is an entertaining host for any event.
Natasha Kaplinsky
Award winning newscaster Natasha Kaplinsky is one of televisions best known presenters. She is a fantastic conference facilitator and awards host who adds a touch of glamour to any event.
Lynn Faulds Wood
Speaker and event host, Lynn Faulds Wood is an award winning TV presenter and health campaigner. Her story is one of an inspirational survival and her subsequent campaigning to save lives from cancer.
Paul Lavers
Paul trained as an actor at the Bristol Old Vic school and his extensive theatre work included the Manchester Library Theatre, the Bristol Old Vic, and playing Algenon in The Importance of Being Earnest for the Vienna English Theatre.
Tim Willcox
Highly respected speaker, event host and conference facilitator BBC presenter Tim Willcox is a former ITN correspondent and national newspaper journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and chasing stories around the world. He is also a documentary maker for ITV, Channel 4 and Five.
Anita Anand
BBC presenter and journalist Anita Anand is also a highly skilled event host and facilitator. Used to interviewing politicians live, she has an inate ability to coordinate lively debate and expertly chair all kinds of events.
John Thomson
Award winning and instantly recognisable actor, writer, impressionist and comedian, John has appeared in numerous TV series including Cold Feet and Men Behaving Badly. He is an outstanding host and entertainer
Lucy P Marcus
Lucy P. Marcus is a regular speaker on global economic trends and best practices for corporate governance, private equity, venture capital, entrepreneurship, investment, biotech, cleantech, and women in business. She was recently given the Rising Star of Corporate Governance award by Yale University and the winner of the Futures50 Future Thinker Award.
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton is one of the UK’s most in-demand TV and radio presenters. She is an excellent Event and Awards host and her natural charm makes her a firm favourite for any event.
Andi Peters
Andi has presented a host of popular programmes such as CBBC 2, Children in Need, Live & Kicking and the Golden Globes as well appearing as a contestant on Dancing on Ice.
Fiona Armstrong
A presenter, producer and writer, Fiona’s work ranges from news, to features, to sport… She is currently news reading on the BBC’s News 24 Channel and reporting for ITV Tyne Tees/Border.
Helen Skelton
Blue Peter presenter, Helen Skelton is a fantastic motivational and after-dinner speaker as her experiences and determination are an inspiration to others.
Holly Willoughby
Events and Award Host, Holly Willoughby is an award winning television host and presenter. She has fronted numerous shows including Dancing on Ice, This Morning and Celebrity Juice.
Jamie Sutherland
This Wigan based scouser will keep you amused with tales, stories, gags, and all his own teeth.
Jane Hill
Television and Radio Presenter Jane Hill is instantly recognisable as one of the main presenters for the BBCs News channel and on BBC1.
Jean Rogers
Best known for her character Dolly Skilbek in Emerdale Farm Jean has been an actress, presenter and voice-over artist, speaker and event host.
Jenni Falconer
Jenni Falconer is one of the UK’s most in demand TV presenters. As well as presenting programmes such as the British Soap Awards and Fantasy Homes she is most recognisable as the face of the National Lottery.
Anna Ford
A household name, known to all as the well respected, adored and unflappable BBC newsreader from the One O’Clock News. Anna has guested and hosted BBC TV’s Have I Got News For You and presented Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and the Today programme. She is in demand for hosting conferences and award ceremonies
Anne Diamond
A household name for the past 25 years, Anne has worked in daily TV, radio and national newspapers. A former TV am presenter who famously co-hosted with Nick Owen she is also a renowned health campaigner and dieting expert, author, event host and speaker.
Arlene Phillips
Up until recently Arlene Phillips was a judge on the BBCs hugely popular Strictly Come Dancing until she was shockingly dropped for a younger model. She is a cracking speaker and hugely inspirational woman.
Armando Iannucci
Winner of two Sony awards and three British comedy awards, the Scottish born writer, director, producer and performer Armando Iannucci’s after dinner speeches are as irreverent, eloquent and hilarious as the programmes he has created and it is clear why the Observer labelled him one of the 50 funniest acts in British Comedy.
Kaye Adams
Presenter of her radio show, ‘Call Kaye’ on BBC Scotland, journalist Kaye Adams is also an expert event facilitator and entertaining speaker.
Louise Minchin
Louise Minchin is an experienced news and current affairs presenter. On BBC One she regularly presents The One O’Clock news, BBC Breakfast , and the BBC’s weekend Ten O’Clock News. She is one of the faces of BBC News 24.
Paul Bennett
Serial Adventurer & Client Director at Henley Management College Paul is an entertaining, engaging and very knowledgeable speaker.
Paul Mason
Newsnights Economics Editor Paul is a renowned speaker on current economic trends and the world of business and industry. He is also a published author and an excellent host/facilitator.
Sue Hayward
Consumer credit expert Sue Hayward is an Author, Speaker, Broadcaster and Journalist. Working with corporations, SME’s, print, radio and television Sue specialises in getting customers through the door, improving customer service and getting good value for money. Her book How to get the best Deal was published by Prentice Hall Life and is available now.
Jo Fairley
Co-founder of the organic chocolate company Green & Black’s, journalist and business speaker Jo Fairley is also the co-author of the bestselling Beauty Bible series of books.
Gabby Logan
News & sports broadcaster and columnist Gabby Logan is the perfect choice for an award host.
Gillian Joseph
Gillian Joseph is the award winning presenter of Sky News Sunrise at weekends. She played a major role in the coverage of the aftermath of the 2004 Asian Tsunami and has reported from locations across the globe.
Jan Etherington
A TV comedy writer whose acclaims include Next of Kin for the BBC and Duck Patrol for LWT. Jan is an amusing speaker and host facilitator.
Janet Street Porter
One of the UKs best known presenters, columnists and campaigners. Janet has been a fixture in the British media for over 30 years and is now an accomplished event host and facilitator.
Selina Scott
Selina is one of the UKs most experienced and respected news anchors who has worked on both sides of the Atlantic. She is an accomplished speaker and host.
Sue Barker
The long running presenter of A Question of Sport, Wimbledon and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Sue Barker is a former Grand Slam winning tennis champion turned TV Presenter and awards host.
