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.

Only a handful of people would have recognised the Simon Weston who headed out for the Falklands Conflict in June 1982. But the face of the Simon Weston who returned from the bombing of the Sir Galahad is recognised the world over, not for his disfigurement from 46% burns but for the optimism which he radiates. His determination has inspired courage and the will to excel in countless others. And his irrepressible humour, his infectious enthusiasm and his immediately engaging personality have made him the number one choice of many companies who invite Simon back to speak time and again.

One of Britains funniest comedians of all time, Tom is a hugely popular after dinner entertainer.

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.

CEO and founder of MOBO Kanya King MBE is an internationally recognized entrepreneur and innovator in the British music industry. She is the dynamic force behind the MOBO Awards and has played an instrumental role in elevating black music and culture to mainstream popular status in the U.K.

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.

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

Diane is an exceptional Motivation, Work/Life Balance, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence and Celebrity Speaker.

Ross Westgate is one of CNBC’s most experienced business journalists with 15 years in financial broadcasting. Every day Ross talks to key market players, chief economists and CEOs across industry sectors, bringing the news to an audience of business leaders and investors in Europe and across the world.

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.

Business speaker and event host, Katie Hopkins is a branding and employability expert as well as a highly entertaining after dinner speaker.

UKs best known Security expert Michael Fraser was the co-presenter of the BBCs Beat the Burglar as well as Principal Mentor in C4s Going Straight.

Successful business woman, author, writer and presenter of prime time Channel 4 show Property Ladder Sarahs hands-on, no-nonsense advice for novice developers – has made the series a huge success. Her speeches are dynamic and entertaining.

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.

Tommy got involved in Ground Force whilst he was doing private building work for the executive producer, she invited him for a screen test and the rest is history.

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.

A volunteer on the Outer Hebridean Island of Taransay, as part of the great millennium experiment Castaway 2000, Ben returned to city life in London but has been indulging his countryside passions on-screen, presenting Countryfile and Animal Park for the BBC and for going on a series of adventures with James Cracknell.

The Antiques Roadshow expert John Bly is an antique dealer specialising in old furniture and Silver. He has written a number of books on both and presented his own series called Heirloom for ITV

Outstanding facilitator and event host Sue Lawley is one of Britain’s best known broadcasters and journalists.

The South Bank Centre’s Artistic Director and leading the Culture and Education programme of London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games, Jude is an excellent host facilitator and thought-provoking speaker on Leadership, Diversity and Cultural Matters.

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.

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.

TV Chef, Speaker, Event Host and presenter of BBC 1s hugely successful Saturday Kitchen James Martin also proved his worth as a dancer in Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

Renowned gardening writer and BBC television presenterMonty Dom is one of the UKs favourite and most respected Gardeners.

Al Murray is best known for his alter ego, multi award winning character creation, The Pub Landlord.

The original reality TV star, Jane remains one of Britain’s most loved performers and TV personalities as well as being an inspiring speaker.

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.

One of BBC Breakfasts most popular presenters, Sians delightful personality and confident facilitating skills makes her a highly reputable event host.

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.

Steve Bradley (known as Brad) is a freelance garden writer and broadcaster who has featured in Channel 4’s highly successful gardening series Garden Doctors.

One of Britain’s best loved gardeners and experts on water features, Charlie Dimmock is a great speaker and lecturer.

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.

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.

Best known for presenting Wish You Were Here for 30 years, Judith is a hugely successful conference host and facilitator.

A successful and versatile television presenter, actress, author and columnist, Julie is also an outstanding event host/facilitator and a sparkling after-dinner speaker.

Business Speaker and Former Managing Director of Birmingham City FC and now Deputy Managing Director of West Ham Karren Brady is also Lord Sugars right hand woman in the Apprentice. She is a world class Business and inspirational speaker, covering subjects such as Motivation, Goal Achieving, Leading a Team, Delivering Change, Marketing, Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Skills, Women in Business, Team Building as well as after dinner speaking.

A former chef and cookery demonstrator, Lesleys lively personality makes her a popular television cook and a regular member of the team on Ready Steady Cook, and This Morning. In 2008 Lesley was the main presenter of Little Chefs.

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.

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 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.

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..

An expert conference facilitator, presenter and host, Valerie has an outstanding voice and she is also in great demand for voiceovers.

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.

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.

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.

Widely known for being one of the UK’s most Intellectual footballers Graeme is well placed to present his ‘Business of Football’ package to the corporate market. Graeme investigates the intricacies of a successful team and adapts these skills into effective business tools. He is friendly, warm, charismatic and extremely articulate.

Karen Darby is a highly successful serial entrepreneur with a classic rags to riches story. Her speeches are inspirational, high-energy, imaginative, refreshingly honest and highly entertaining.

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.

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.

Chris Hoy is a multiple world champion and Olympic Games gold medal winner. With his three gold medals in Beijing 2008, Hoy became Scotlands most successful Olympian, the first Briton to win three gold medals in a single Olympic games since 1908 and the most successful Olympic male cyclist of all time.

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.

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.

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.

Suzanne is one of the main News presenters alongside Nick Owen on the BBCs West Midlands regional news, BBC Midlands Today.

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.

Proving great value for his worth, Lee Hurst claimed to fame on the BBC quiz show They Think It’s All Over, where despite his clear lack of sporting knowledge he became a hilarious sensation on the show for his quick-witted banter and is renowned as a great entertainer.

Horticulturist and Garden Designer,TV presenter, writer, and author Sir Roddy Llewellyn shares his extensive worldwide knowledge of gardening and his life stories with audiences around the globe.

Tricia Walsh-Smith is a comedienne/writer/singer and star of Sky 1’s Pineapple Dance Studios and Louie Spence’s Showbiz. She is also known globally as the YouTube divorcee because of the infamous video she posted on YouTube informing the world that her husband was evicting her from the marital home. She has spoken at functions in New York and also at top private schools such as Spence and Dalton in Manhattan.

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.

Dame Edna is probably the most popular and gifted woman in the world today. Housewife, investigative journalist, social anthropologist, talk show host, swami, children’s book illustrator, megastar, celebrity spin doctor and icon.

Events and Awards Host, Davina McCall is best known for her witty presenting skills on the hugely successful reality show ‘Big Brother’. She is always a fantastic asset for any event.

Adventurer, author, entrepreneur and TV Presenter Debra Seale MBE is a speaker par excellence whose story has captivated all who listen to it.

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.

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.

Hollywood legend Faye Dunaway is a fascinating speaker and exceptional event presenter.

Felicity Aston is an Antarctic Scientist and Polar Explorer who has led the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition, the largest and most international women’s team ever to ski to the South Pole.

TV Presenter Zoe Ball is an excellent choice to facilitate or host any event, she is charismatic, high profile and most of all truly engaging.

TV presenter, author, writer, after dinner speaker and events host, Frank Skinner is a highly accomplished comedian who returned to BBC 2 with a topical comedy series, Frank Skinner’s Opinionated.

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.

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.

Best known as PC Tony Stamp in ITV’s the Bill for the past 25 years the very versatile Graham Cole is a much in-demand after dinner speaker and event host.

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.

Presenter, Writer, Director, Food Lover and Social Commentator Hardeep Singh Kohli is an outstanding speaker, facilitator, event host and debator.

Blue Peter presenter, Helen Skelton is a fantastic motivational and after-dinner speaker as her experiences and determination are an inspiration to others.

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.

Horse racing pundit and commentator, James is best known for The Apprentice Series 5 (2009), where he quickly became known as the wittiest and nicest candidate ever. He talks about the business lessons to be learned from The Apprentice and the Game Theory – how to alter perceptions and decision making.

Best known for her character Dolly Skilbek in Emerdale Farm Jean has been an actress, presenter and voice-over artist, speaker and event host.

Presenter of the BBC Radio4s Womans Hour, author and writer Jenni is also an outstanding event host & facilitator whose clients include The National Lottery Commission on Women & Gambling, National Carers Week Symposium and the European Dana Alliance for the Brain.

Former royal correspondent, tv presenter, broadcaster and journalist multi lingual Jennie Bond is a first rate speaker, event host and facilitator.

Rachael Heyhoe-Flint is best known as England Womens Cricket Captain who was undefeated in her 11 year reign. She was champion of the cause of women’s cricket; she first played for England in 1960; captained the side from 1966-77 and ended her international career in 1983 after making a record 51 appearances for her country.

Inspirational speaker Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson DBE is Britains most successful Paralympic athlete ever!

Award winning TV and radio Presenter, Writer and Comedian Jimmy Carr is being hailed as one of the most original and distinctive new stars on TV. He is continually in demand as event host as well as proving to be hugely popular as after dinner entertainment

Outrageously funny comedienne, TV personality and author Jo Brand is a fantastic host and cabaret artist for corporate events.

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.

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.

Actor of Stage and TV - hugely recognisable as ultimate bad boy Nick Cotton in Eastenders, John is also a conference facilitator and presenter.

Mount Everest climber, CEO, and author of Straight to the Top and Beyond, John Amatt has performed over 1500 presentations to audiences of more than 750,000 persons in 25 countries around the world. John was recently described by International Celebrity Management (Australia) as The

John Benjamin is an independent jewellery historian, valuer and author specialising in giving lectures and conducting events on a wide range of jewellery topics. He is also a member of BBC Television’s ever-popular Antiques Roadshow team of experts.

Julia Bradbury is one of the small screen’s most popular and versatile presenters. Julia has fronted prgrammes such as Countryfile, Around the World in 80 days, Wainwright Walks and Climb Britain.Speaker Intro

Justin Lee Collins is a television and radio presenter, and (sometimes) singer. Hailing from Bristol, he is well known for his West Country accent.

Justin is an excellent award host and speaker.

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.

Presenter of her radio show, ‘Call Kaye’ on BBC Scotland, journalist Kaye Adams is also an expert event facilitator and entertaining speaker.

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.

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

Lee Mack is one of the UKs most recognisable and celebrated comics. His relentless determination to have fun is marvelously infectious and leaves his audience exhausted by laughter.

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.

The first British opera singer who developed her work beyond the stage and is Britain’s best-loved soprano, Lesley is renowned for her versatility across the opera and concert stage, television and radio.

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

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 .

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.

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.

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.

TV Presenter, Property Developer, Speaker and Conference Facilitator, Lucy is a great choice for any event.

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.

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.

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.

Lynne Parker, award winning producer and founder of leading female comedy brand, Funny Women, coaches and motivates men and women in their professional and private lives with techniques borrowed from the comedy world.

Event host, conference facilitator and one of TVs most versatile presenters Mark Durden-Smith is a stirling all rounder for any event.

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.

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.

First class compère/host, facilitator and auctioneer for conferences and awards, black tie charity functions, sportsmens dinners, Q & As, golf days and business and corporate events, Mark is a hugely reliable and experienced professional who ensures all goes swimmingly every time.

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.

Michelle, inventor of the lingerie brand Ultimo, is one of the most famous female entrepreneurs in the UK. She has won numerous awards and commendations for her outstanding achievements.

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.

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.

Nicholas Parsons is one of Britains best known and much loved entertainers and he has worked in every branch of show business. A great raconteur he is also in great demand as event chair and host.

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.

Event host and panel facilitator Nina is a presenter with ITV News, working across their network news programmes including the ITV Evening News.

Rower Oliver is an ‘Everyman’ adventurer who has tackled world records in ocean rowing and ultra distance running, despite being a novice at both sports but he says he is not superhuman. He simply succeeds because he possesses an unshakable passion and unwavering determination and is proof that ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they ‘think possible’.

Pam does wonderful things with words. Her show is an amalgam of stories, jokes, poems, and anecdotes which make an unforgettable evening of laughter.

An award-winning columnist, presenter and producer, Paul’s caustic, and very funny interviewing technique has seen him tackling subjects ranging from Mike Tyson, Sandra Bullock and Jean Claude to Van Damme, Dennis Hopper and Arnold Schwarzenggar.

Penny has been an occasional presenter for Gardeners’ World on BBC2. She trained in Botany at the University of Wales, and subsequently studied Horticulture and Agriculture at Wolverhampton.

At the age of 46, Perry McCarthy is one of Britain’s top racing drivers and is already part of motor racing folklore. His appeal however has been dramatically widened to car lovers everywhere after being disclosed as ‘The Stig’ (the secret racing driver in black) as seen on BBC Top Gear.

Phil is best known for his co-presenter if the C4 property series Location, Location, Location, now in its 12th series with his co host Kirstie Allsopp. Following the success of this show, spin-offs have followed: Relocation. Relocation, Location Revisited and a special – Location on first time buyers. Phil’s experience of business and presenting, coupled with a warm and engaging manner, make him a popular corporate choice for speaker and or event host.

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.

Award winning TV personality and West End performer Phillip Schofield is an excellent After Dinner speaker and adds humour and wit as an Event and Awards Host

Editor of the News of the World at 28 and subsequently The Mirror, Piers is now more recognisable as a judge on Britains Got Talent and presenter of programmes such as Piers On..and When Piers Met..

Botanist, Author and Presenter, Pippa speaks knowledgeably and entertainingly about all aspects of gardening.

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.

Award winning Entrepreneur and Business Speaker Hilary Devey the inspirational Founder, Chief Executive and Chairman of The Pall-Ex Group is a hugely inspirational figure who has overcome huge hurdles in both her personal and business life.

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).

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.

Rob worked mostly as a voice artist on animations and commercials until his role as the traffic warden in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels prompted him to make a short video of comic characters he had created.

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.

Russell Howard is one of the UK’s most successful live comedians whose last tour featured venues such as Wembley Arena and the Manchester Evening News Arena.

Award-winning stand-up, writer and performer Russell Kane has firmly established himself as one of most hotly-tipped comics in the UK.

Ruth Langsford presents ITV1’s flagship daytime show This Morning every Friday with her husband Eamonn Holmes. Ruth is also a writer and is currently a weekly columnist for Woman magazine.

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..

Simon King is one of the world’s leading wildlife film makers, most recently seen contributing to BBC2s ‘Springwatch’ and ‘Autumnwatch’ series.

Simon Mayo is one of the nation’s most enduring radio broadcasters. With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Simon has worked for BBC Radio since 1981.

Vernon Kay is the lad from Bolton who with his spontaneous wit and charming accent make him a huge hit with both male and female viewers of all ages. He has presented a host of programmes including Top of the Pops, Family Fortunes and Beat the Star.

Probably the worlds greatest living explorer. An ex SAS Officer and former lieutenant in the Royal Scots Grey, He is an excellent after-dinner speaker and also talks at company seminars on Teamwork and Motivation

An integral part of the presenting team on BBC One’s Breakfast programme, the UK’s most watched morning television show, working mum Susanna is also a highly rated event host and facilitator.

The holder of 12 RHS medals including best creative garden at both Gardener’s World Live and Hampton Court, best small garden and four golds, Anthea is a captivating gardening speaker.

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 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.

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan captures images that inspire the wonder and awe of the natural world and is best known as a presenter on SpringWatch and AutumnWatch.

Hugely popular with all ages and in great deamnd as a speaker Chris has appeared in Surprise Gardeners, BBCs Real Rakeovers, Gardening Neighbours, Housecall, UK Styles Weekend Gardener, BBC 2s Gardener’s World Live and Gardeners World.

Former Bucks Fizz Singer and TV Presenter Cheryl is a perfect host and speaker.

One of Britain’s best loved gardeners and experts on water features, Charlie Dimmock is a great speaker and lecturer.

Celebrity chef Anthony Worral-Thompson is a TV presenter, speaker and awards host presented BBCs Saturday Kitchen for a number of years before moving on to ITV.

Aclaimed Interior Designer Gordon is also well known for presenting the BBCs Trading Up, Housecall (5 x series) House Invaders and Changing Rooms.

Emma Freud is a hugely accomplished presenter with a wide range of broadcasting experience. She is an excellent host for awards and conferences.

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.

Writer, presenter, actress and singer, Toyah is spunky, energetic, passionate, motivational, stimulating and a great believer in re-invention being the key to survival. She is a captivating and outstanding speaker on motivation, diet, education, the music business and much more.

Suggs is a singer, songwriter, actor and TV presenter who is best know as the lead singer with Madness.

He is an excellent host for any event.

Jo Wheeler has been working in the media for over 25 years. She is currently seen internationally on Sky News but has a broad history of both television and radio presentation. She has also been in demand as a speaker, conference facilitator, scriptwriter and media trainer.

At just 25 Greg has a wealth of experience with his own Radio1 show, a portfolio of voiceover work and a growing number of presenting roles on TV making him one of the most in demand young presenters around.

David Gest really sprang to the attention of the British public in November 6, 2006, when he went into the outback of Australia for the ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me out Of Here! He is an outstanding entertainer, great speaker and his speeches are peppered with fascinating anecdotes about his life in the music business and much more.

Nick Ede is an award winning businessman, Brand and Style Expert. He is a regular on our screens commenting on fashion, celebrity and style. Nick was a judge on Project Catwalk and Catwalk 24 in the US and is a regular presenter on OK!TV on Channel Five. Nick runs a PR agency in the heart of London and has looked after brands including Mamas and Papas, Lipsy and BBC Children In Need to name but a few. He has a funny vivacious style and his opinionated and spirited delivery and celebrity anecdotes make him a fabulous addition to any event!

TV presenter, Radio 1 DJ and actor Reggie Yates is an accomplished awards host.

TV presenter and host of Britains Got More Talent (ITV2) Stephen is a hugely popular presenter and is an excellent awards host.

Denise was inspired to become an Olympian at just eight years old as she watched the Moscow Olympics in 1980 and the seeds of ambition were planted. She was so enthralled by the performances of Daley Thompson and Sebastian Coe that she vowed to make it to the Olympics one day and be the best in the world.

News & sports broadcaster and columnist Gabby Logan is the perfect choice for an award host.

Award winning comedian & writer

‘a comedy revolutionary’ The Independent

John Bishop - well worth waiting for National Recycling Awards 2008

Frankly hilarious The Telegraph

If you fail to laugh like a lunatic, check yourself into a mortuary: You are probably dead Metro

John was excellent and you will do well to try and better him next year Emap

Andi Osho is a well-known face on British television having appeared on Mock The Week (BBC Two), Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC One), Live At The Apollo (BBC One), Nevermind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two), Comedy Annual (ITV 1), Comedy Rocks (ITV 1), Channel 4’s Comedy Gala at the O2 and Stand Up For The Week (Channel 4). Andi has also been on Let’s Dance For Comic Relief (BBC One) dancing to Michael Jackson’s Bad and is famously the only person to have won more than one episode of Celebrity Mastermind (BBC Two).

Jason Manford was born May 26 1981 in Salford, Lancashire. He is an English writer, comedian, actor, radio and television presenter of Irish descent. He began his career in 1999, while working at the Buzz Comedy Club upstairs at the Southern Hotel in Chorlton, Manchester. Jason was collecting glasses when a performer didn’t arrive for an evening set, Jason, who was 17 at the time stepped in to fill the gap, an event which marked the beginning of his comedy career.

Quentin Smith, AKA Captain Q is a helicopter pilot of extreme excellence. He has done some of his most high profile work whilst filming for Top Gear and has been involved in numerous features for the show, including the now legendary tests for the Ferrari F458 and Buccati Veyron v the Euro Fighter. However like The Stig, he is the unsung hero who’s face is never shown.

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.

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.

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.

Appointed as the House of Commons first female Serjeant at Arms in 2008 Jill Pay is a great speaker with many an interesting story to tell.

Musician, presenter and reality TV star Peter Andre is an impressive host and speaker.

Reality TV star and personality, presenter and dancer Harry Derbidge is in huge demand for personal appearances

Reality TV star, model, beauty expert, speaker and host Amy Childs is Best known for starring in ITV2’s hit show ‘The Only Way Is Essex’, Amy is also a model and qualified beautician.

Reality TV Star and personality, Plus size model and speaker Gemma Collins makes regular personal appearances and has a very interesting story to share

Model, reality TV star, presenter, speaker and host Nicola McLean is also a mum of two.

Louie Spence (speaker, host and personal appearances) is one of the dance industry’s most unique talents with a reputation that precedes him.

Creator of the Backing British Business Campaign and the winner of the 2010 Apprentice Stella is also a highly skilled business woman who will be launching her new business fashion range in May 2012. A popular speaker she shares how she overcame a dysfunctional childhood to create her own very successful destiny.

After winning the 2011 Soho Theatre One Night Stand Up Award, Vikki’s debut Edinburgh Show, Big Neon Letters, played to sell out audiences and received incredible reviews, including The Observer’s Comedy Top 5 Edinburgh Shows 2011.