All Sport
A variety of sporting legends, Olympians, experts and journalists who speak and present at sporting dinners and awards ceremonies.
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.
Willie Thorne
Willie Thorne former World Seniors Snooker Champion Willie Thorne is one of the UK’s leading after dinner speaker, auctioneers, hosts & MCs.
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.
Alec Stewart OBE
England’s most capped test cricketer of all time and affectionately known as the ‘gaffer’ of English Cricket, Alec has a lot to offer on leadership skills.
Andy Green OBE
Wing Commander Andy Green set the world’s first and only supersonic land speed record at an astonishing 763 mph, driving literally ‘faster than a speeding bullet’. To hear of the huge technological, practical and personal challenges that he and the team had to overcome in pursuit of the ultimate Land Speed Record is to share in a story that you will not quickly forget.
Austin Healey
Austin Healey is a former Leicester & England Rugby player straight out of the Phil Tufnell mould of ‘cheeky chappy’ sportsman.
Barry Johnston
Barry Johnston is an award-winning producer and has edited and written several books including ‘The Wit of Cricket’ and ‘The Wit of Golf’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Johnners: The Life of Brian’, the definitive biography of his father, the late BBC cricket commentator Brian Johnston. He is a humorous and entertaining 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.
Chris Hollins
From the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, to the USA Masters Golf in 2007, to BBC Sports Personality of the Year, to the sports news on BBC Breakfast, Chris is recognised as one of televisions most popular sports presenters.
Lesley Graham
Lesley does a large amount of voiceover work for various productions both sporting and otherwise and would be interested in other areas of broadcasting in addition to Sport. Lesley regularly speaks on the After Dinner circuit and would like also to gain experience at motivational events. Lesley’s other interests involve Literature, DIY and Outdoor pursuits of all kinds
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.
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.
Bob Bevan MBE
One of the UKs truly brilliant after dinner entertainers, Bob the Cat Bevan is a sterling all rounder.
Brian Ashton MBE
One of the UK’s most experienced professional Rugby coaches. His challenging approach to management, leadership and high level performance has as much resonance in the world of business as it does on the training pitch.
Bernard Gallacher
Former Ryder Cup captain and European Tour golfing legend Bernard was the youngest man to represent Great Britain & Ireland in the Ryder Cup. He won the PGA Championship just 2 years after turning professional. Since then he has clocked up no less than 11 more titles. Bernard is an accomplished speaker, and is also now a leading media commentator for BBC Radio Five Live
Dee Caffari MBE
After 29,100 miles and 178 days with little sleep (and having to cope with some terrifying moments in the Southern Ocean), Dee Caffari is the first woman to sail solo non-stop the ‘wrong’ way around the world and has sailed into the history books.
Debra Searle MBE
Adventurer, author, entrepreneur and TV Presenter Debra Seale MBE is a speaker par excellence whose story has captivated all who listen to it.
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.
John Taylor
John Taylor played 26 times for Wales during their ‘golden era’ between 1967 and 1974 missing just seven matches over that period - four of them because he refused to play against South Africa. He also went on two Lions tours in 1968 and 1971 playing in all four Tests in ’71 when the Lions beat New Zealand in a series for the only time in the 20th century.
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.
Clare Balding
TV broadcaster and presenter, writer, speaker and event facilitator Clare Balding is also a rather talented auctioneer as demonstrated on the 2008 Sports Relief Apprentice.
Jason Gardener MBE
Olympic Champion, World Champion, Commonwealth Champion, European Champion, 60m, 100m and 4x100m Relay Team Sprinter. Jason is most famous for leading the Great Britain team to Olympic Gold in 2004 and breaking the magical 10 second barrier for 100m.
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.
Mark Foster
Since Mark burst onto the International swimming scene, at the age of 16, representing England at the 1986 Commonwealth Games, he has gone on to represent his country more times and been decorated more than any other male swimmer.
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.
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.
Sally Gunnell OBE
Outstanding Speaker, Sally Gunnell O.B.E. holds a place in the hearts of the nation as the most popular female sportswoman of our time, 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.
Sir Geoff Hurst MBE
Across the world, Sir Geoff Hurst certainly needs no introduction, as he is a sporting legend, who is still the only player to ever score a Hat Trick in a World Cup final.
Steve Smith
Steve is one of the countrys best and most sought after motivational speakers, a highly successful high jumper who won medals at every major championship.
Steve Williams MBE
Double Gold Medal winner (2008 & 2004) in the Men’s Coxless Four Steve is an excellent corporate speaker and ambassador. He has worked with several blue-chip companies, as a team building/motivational speaker at sales conferences and award ceremonies. Steve is also available to host ‘learn to row’ team building days at the world’s most famous rowing club, Leander, in Henley on Thames.
Gill Clark MBE
Ex World Champion Badminton Player Gill Clark MBE is a keynote speaker, presenter and television commentator. She has worked as a lead commentator for the BBC at Wimbledon and has covered both tennis and badminton at the Olympic Games.
James Pearce
Fascinating speaker and event host James has been the BBCs Sports News Correspondent for over a decade. An expert on the London Olympics he is now the BBCs Olympics Correspondent and has reported on every twist and turn along the way as Lord Coe and his team first won the right to host the Games, and then set about delivering them.
Gabby Logan
News & sports broadcaster and columnist Gabby Logan is the perfect choice for an award host.
Martin Bayfield
Former England and British Lions Rugby forward, Martin Bayfield commentates for both the BBC and ITVs Rugby coverage as well as presenting Crimewatch and Channel Fives American Football. He is a fantastic after dinner speaker who at 610 is quite a presence.
Sarah Gosling OBE
Winner of Five gold medals, two for the Olympics, two for the World Championships and one for the European Championships, Sarah Gosling started sailing when she was six and went on to represent the UK twice at the Youth World Championships. Now enjoying her second retirement from the sport Sarah is a fantastic motivational speaker.
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.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE
Inspirational speaker Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson DBE is Britains most successful Paralympic athlete ever!
