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Barry Cryer Biography
For many years, Barry Cryer has utilised his many talents at corporate events and is one of the most popular and funniest after dinner speakers and hosts on the circuit.
In the Beginning
Barry Cryer started his London career by appearing at the Windmill Theatre, a legendary school for comedians, whose graduates have included Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Jimmy Edwards, Alfred Marks and more.
Whilst writing for and appearing in shows with Danny La Rue, he met David Frost who invited him to join the writing roster for the Frost Report. Cryer moved with Frost to ITV and then returned to the BBC as one of the original Two Ronnies writers. Also around this time he became one of the chairmen of Player's Theatre Old Tyme Music Hall, where he still occasionally appears.
Barry Cryer Has Spread His Wings Far and Wide
Barry Cryer has written for practically every comedian in the country including Morecombe and Wise, Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Cooper, Stanley Baxter, Dick Emery, Dave Allen, Frankie Howard, Les Dawson, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Mike Yarwood, Billy Connolly and Jasper Carrot. With Ray Cameron he wrote the Kenny Everett Shows, which won several awards including BAFTA, The Royal Society, The Press Guild and two special mentions at Montreaux.
Barry has appeared in countless panel games on British television and radio including Radio 4’s Just a Minute and the News Quiz, and has been a regular panellist on the award winning show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue – first broadcast in 1972 – together with team mates Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Humphrey Lyttleton and until December 1996, Willie Rushton.
He toured with Willie in their own successful show Two Old Farts in the Night and appeared in the Dick Vosburgh Denis King play 'A Saint She Ain't' directed by Ned Sherin at the Apollo Theatre. He also regularly performed his one-man show That Reminds Me and, more recently, has delighted audiences with another one-man show The First Farewell Tour.
In 1999 Barry’s autobiography 'You Won't Believe This, But...' was published the same year, which was subsequently broadcast on Radio 4 and in 2001, Barry was awarded an OBE. He has since published other books including 'Pigs Can Fly'
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Barry Cryer has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Barry Cryer then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Barry Cryer Books
Butterfly BrainPrice: £14.99
The Chronicles of HerniaPrice: £7.99
Pigs Can FlyPrice: £5.99
Barry Cryer DVDs
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue: Live on Stage [DVD]Price: £19.99
Hello Cheeky [DVD]Price: £19.99
Two Old Farts In The Night - Barry Cryer And Willie Rushton [VHS] [1994]Price: £5.99
Barry Cryer Music
Rock 'n' DrollPrice: £11.99
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Barry Cryer News
A selection of relevant news related to Barry Cryer and stories. For more information on Barry Cryer or details as to how to book Barry Cryer for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue returns to Radio 4
15th May 2009The BBC Radio 4 panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is to return with Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Rob Brydon sharing the presenter's chair, a year after the death of Humphrey Lyttelton. Recording began in April and the first shows will be broadcast in June. Humphrey Lyttleton died in April 2008, aged 86, he had hosted the show since its beginning in 1972.
15th May 2009The BBC Radio 4 panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is to return with Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Rob Brydon sharing the presenter's chair, a year after the death of Humphrey Lyttelton. Recording began in April and the first shows will be broadcast in June. Humphrey Lyttleton died in April 2008, aged 86, he had hosted the show since its beginning in 1972.
Speakers Corner are delighted to welcome Tom Conti as an after dinner speaker & awards host
1st December 2009Speakers Corner are delighted to welcome Tom Conti to the corporate sector as an after dinner speaker and awards host. The British award-winning film, television, and stage comedy actor who won an Olivier and Broadway Tony award for his role in Whose Life Is It Anyway?, is an accomplished director, an author and with many anecdotes and his charismatic personality, is an ideal after dinner speaker & awards host
1st December 2009Speakers Corner are delighted to welcome Tom Conti to the corporate sector as an after dinner speaker and awards host. The British award-winning film, television, and stage comedy actor who won an Olivier and Broadway Tony award for his role in Whose Life Is It Anyway?, is an accomplished director, an author and with many anecdotes and his charismatic personality, is an ideal after dinner speaker & awards host
Goodbye to a cricket legend
3rd July 2006Freddie Trueman, one of the greatest English cricketers died on Saturday
3rd July 2006Freddie Trueman, one of the greatest English cricketers died on Saturday
Norman Lamont is busier than ever on the After Dinner Speaking circuit
25th February 2009According to The Observer, the recession isn't all gloom. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont is enjoying an increasing number of bookings as an after-dinner speaker. And at Speakers Corner, we can confirm that enquiries and booking for speeches on the economy and finance have substantially risen over recent months....
25th February 2009According to The Observer, the recession isn't all gloom. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont is enjoying an increasing number of bookings as an after-dinner speaker. And at Speakers Corner, we can confirm that enquiries and booking for speeches on the economy and finance have substantially risen over recent months....
Barry Cryer Reviews
Barry Cryer has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Barry Cryer for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Barry Cryer 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
"Barry is a true professional. He was well prepared for his speech and took the time to do some research, making it pertinent to the industry, members of the association and their clients . A down to earth character with no airs and graces. Highly recommended."
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"A true gentleman on the corporate scene! Barry is a delight to deal with."
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