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Alex Thomson is a familiar face as a regular main presenter of Channel 4 News. Alex is a great conference facilitator and chair for corporate events.
Life Outside the Studio
When not in the studio he’s a roving correspondent for the programme, having covered 14 wars-the most recent in Iraq.
Since joining Channel 4 News in 1988, he’s won a series of major national and international awards for both war reporting and investigative journalism.
For several years Alex chaired the Flora and Fauna International’s national conference in London, the world’s oldest environmental group. He regularly chairs panel discussions and Q&A sessions, a selection of recent events being: the National Tenants Association; an evening with the photographer James Nachtway; the Coca Cola conference and National Consumers Council Annual Conference. Alex also compered and presented The British Design Brands Awards at London’s Dorchester Hotel.
Pannellist and Speaker
He also is a regular panellist and speaker on media issues at schools and colleges around Britain.
Alex is also a guest presenter of ‘The Correspondents’ for CNN International.
Alex is the author of Smokescreen-the Media, The Censors, and The Gulf Warand Ram Ram India-A bicycle journey across the subcontinent.
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Alex Thomson has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Alex Thomson then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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Around the world in about 100 days
10th November 2008Competitors get off to a flying start in the sixth Vendée Globe race, watched by up to 300,000 people at Les Sables d'Olonne, near La Rochelle.
10th November 2008Competitors get off to a flying start in the sixth Vendée Globe race, watched by up to 300,000 people at Les Sables d'Olonne, near La Rochelle.
Entertainment & Arts Review of 2008
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
30th December 2008A year of reality shows, great paintings and controversy - it all happened in the world of arts, television and radio in 2008. Here are some of the years highlights....
Newsreaders help raise record sum for Children in Need
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
16th November 2008Some of the BBC's best known newsreaders performed a medley of ABBA songs to help raise a record 21 million pounds for Children in Need.
Children's BAFTA Nominations Announced
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
7th November 2008Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
Radio Presenters & Interviewers are More Popular than Ever
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
5th August 2010There has been a big boost in radio listeners over the past few months and interviewing and hosting skills make radio presenters such as Evan Davies and Sarah Montague some of the best conference facilitators around.
Terry Wogan confirms that Chris Evans will replace him as Radio 2 Breakfast host
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
7th September 2009Sir Terry, 71, told listeners of the long-running Wake Up to Wogan that he would be stepping down at the end of the year.Chris Evans is due to take over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show slot. However, Sir Terry will not be quitting the airwaves altogether as he has an exciting new show lined up. The DJ said this was the hardest decision he has ever had to make in his broadcasting career. Wake up to Wogan has an army of fans, 8 million of whom tune in on a daily basis to hear his idiosyncratic musings.
Parkinson's last stand
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
26th November 2007The TV veteran handpicked the final lineup himself, which included David Beckham, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Dame Edna Everage.
Stars unite for Children in Need
16th November 2007Pop stars, actors and TV presenters are joining forces to raise money for BBC Children in Need. The annual fundraising event culminates in a seven-hour BBC One show with performers including The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Annie Lennox.
16th November 2007Pop stars, actors and TV presenters are joining forces to raise money for BBC Children in Need. The annual fundraising event culminates in a seven-hour BBC One show with performers including The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Annie Lennox.
The National Television Awards 2007
1st November 2007In the end, the National Television Awards, which have been held in London, could have been rebranded Ant and Dec's Wednesday Night Takeaway.
1st November 2007In the end, the National Television Awards, which have been held in London, could have been rebranded Ant and Dec's Wednesday Night Takeaway.
David Beckham to Appear on Final ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’
1st July 2010It has been announced that David Beckham will be joining presenter and awards host Jonathan Ross on the sofa for his last ever show in two weeks time.
1st July 2010It has been announced that David Beckham will be joining presenter and awards host Jonathan Ross on the sofa for his last ever show in two weeks time.
Alex Thomson Reviews
Alex Thomson has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Alex Thomson for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Alex Thomson for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"Your chairing of the day really added to the event, it great to have someone who is so attuned to the subject and able to pick up on the key issues with each speaker. There was a lot of ground to cover but you kept it all in order and kept the pace through a long day¦Many, many thanks and I hope youll be back for some of our future events too."
"Alex was an excellent host and we had very good feedback from our team. Very friendly and accommodating."
"Alex was an excellent host and we had very good feedback from our team. Very friendly and accommodating."
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