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DENNIS TAYLOR has always been a powerful force in world snooker beating legendary names throughout his career, such as Alex Higgins and Stephen Hendry.
Snooker Career
He is highly respected by his fellow professionals and peers and is now certainly one of the most recognisable faces within snooker. Though Dennis has won many titles in his career, he will be remembered most for his 1985 Embassy World Championship victory. This match is always in the top most popular sporting moments of all time, as over 18 million people watched the conclusion of the match after midnight on BBC television.
When Steve Davis took an 8-0 lead in the first session, it looked as if Taylor would have to settle for the runners-up spot again, but he fought back to trail just 9-7 overnight. Few could believe the events of the final session, as the contest reached its climax. Taylor claimed the title on the final black and became a snooker legend.
TV Commentator
He is also an intricate part of the BBC television commentary team and is likely to remain involved in the game for a long time to come. Best known for his over-sized glasses Dennis’ friendly character and cheeky Irish wit have made him one of the most recognised sporting faces in the UK. Although retired from professional snooker Dennis’ instantly recognisable face and endearing nature ensure that he regularly makes celebrity appearances on a range of television and radio shows.
After Dinner Speaker
Dennis is highly sought after for his exhibition evenings – when his combination of trick shots, humour and top-class snooker have made him popular with every audience. With years of entertainment and television commentary Dennis has become the consummate professional, ideal for any occasion. Dennis’ vast experience as commentator for the BBC and years of TV appearances he is perfectly at ease in front of an audience. With endless accounts and humorous tales of his time as a professional he makes for an entertaining after dinner speaker.
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A selection of relevant news related to Dennis Taylor and Sport stories. For more information on Dennis Taylor or details as to how to book Dennis Taylor 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
Celebrity line up revealed for BBC Sport Relief show Let's Dance
10th February 2010Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones will host this year's show Let's Dance for Sport Relief. A host of celebrities will be taking part in the show, including Jenny Eclair, Lesley Joseph, Rufus Hound, Shappi Khorsandi Dennis Taylor and Willie Torner. The four show series starts on February 20th on BBC One with the final dance off taking place on March 13th.
10th February 2010Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones will host this year's show Let's Dance for Sport Relief. A host of celebrities will be taking part in the show, including Jenny Eclair, Lesley Joseph, Rufus Hound, Shappi Khorsandi Dennis Taylor and Willie Torner. The four show series starts on February 20th on BBC One with the final dance off taking place on March 13th.
Top 20 sporting moments of the decade
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
1,000 celebrities, speakers, comedians and television presenters have been added to 2010 edition of Who's Who
8th December 2009Over 1,000 celebrities, comedians, speakers and television presenters have been added to the 2010 edition of Who's Who. David Walliams & Matt Lucas, Ant & Dec, Ricky Gervais, Bear Grylls, Martin Lewis and David Mitchell are all in the 162nd edition which now numbers 33,680 in total
8th December 2009Over 1,000 celebrities, comedians, speakers and television presenters have been added to the 2010 edition of Who's Who. David Walliams & Matt Lucas, Ant & Dec, Ricky Gervais, Bear Grylls, Martin Lewis and David Mitchell are all in the 162nd edition which now numbers 33,680 in total
Young Sports Personality of the Year - the final three named
27th November 2009Tom Daley, Jodie Williams and Heather Watson will battle it out for the title of Young Sports Personality of the Year. World diving champion Tom Daley, double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams and girls' junior US Open winner Heather Watson were chosen from a shortlist of 10. The 2008 award was won by swimmer Eleanor Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. The three finalists were chosen by a panel chaired by John Inverdale. The panel members included Jake Humphrey, Helen Skelton, Ore Oduba, and previous Young Sports Personality of the Year winners Kate Haywood and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The winner will be announced live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday 13 December 2009.
27th November 2009Tom Daley, Jodie Williams and Heather Watson will battle it out for the title of Young Sports Personality of the Year. World diving champion Tom Daley, double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams and girls' junior US Open winner Heather Watson were chosen from a shortlist of 10. The 2008 award was won by swimmer Eleanor Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. The three finalists were chosen by a panel chaired by John Inverdale. The panel members included Jake Humphrey, Helen Skelton, Ore Oduba, and previous Young Sports Personality of the Year winners Kate Haywood and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The winner will be announced live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday 13 December 2009.
David Beckham and other high profile athletes triumph over asthma
26th November 2009Numerous celebrity super sports personalities who have suffered from asthma since a young age have triumphed over the adversity and reached the top of their profession. They include the likes of David Beckham, Rebecca Adlington, Paula Radcliffe, Darren Gough, Austin Healy, Seb Coe, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard
26th November 2009Numerous celebrity super sports personalities who have suffered from asthma since a young age have triumphed over the adversity and reached the top of their profession. They include the likes of David Beckham, Rebecca Adlington, Paula Radcliffe, Darren Gough, Austin Healy, Seb Coe, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard
Chrissie Wellington named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
4th November 2009Record-breaking triathlete and Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has been named Sunday Times sportswoman of the year for 2009. The 32-year-old from Norfolk, who took her third straight Ironman world title last month, won the Sunday Times award after four weeks of online voting. Chrissie, a long-distance triathlon specialist who set a new world record time this year, beat Jessica Ennis, Britain's world heptathlon champion to the title. Cyclist Victoria Pendleton came third behind Chrissie and Jessica.
4th November 2009Record-breaking triathlete and Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has been named Sunday Times sportswoman of the year for 2009. The 32-year-old from Norfolk, who took her third straight Ironman world title last month, won the Sunday Times award after four weeks of online voting. Chrissie, a long-distance triathlon specialist who set a new world record time this year, beat Jessica Ennis, Britain's world heptathlon champion to the title. Cyclist Victoria Pendleton came third behind Chrissie and Jessica.
Chris Hoy Named Sports Personality of the Year
15th December 2008Chris Hoy, who won three gold medals in Beijing, beat Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington to the honour. Chris, 32, becomes the first cyclist to win the prestigious award since Tommy Simpson in 1965. It was a successful night for the British cycling team as they won the Team award while Dave Brailsford won the Coach of the Year crown...
15th December 2008Chris Hoy, who won three gold medals in Beijing, beat Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington to the honour. Chris, 32, becomes the first cyclist to win the prestigious award since Tommy Simpson in 1965. It was a successful night for the British cycling team as they won the Team award while Dave Brailsford won the Coach of the Year crown...
Sports Personality of the Year Nominees Announced
3rd December 2008The top 10 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award have been named.
3rd December 2008The top 10 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award have been named.
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton celebrates
3rd November 2008McLaren's Lewis Hamilton became the youngest world champion in Formula One history by the skin of his teeth after a nail-biting Brazilian Grand Prix.
3rd November 2008McLaren's Lewis Hamilton became the youngest world champion in Formula One history by the skin of his teeth after a nail-biting Brazilian Grand Prix.
Gallagher to lead Sky News F1™ coverage
21st October 2008Formula One expert Mark Gallagher presented Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix live on Sky News as Britain’s Lewis Hamilton tried to clinch his first Formula One World Championship™ title in Shanghai
21st October 2008Formula One expert Mark Gallagher presented Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix live on Sky News as Britain’s Lewis Hamilton tried to clinch his first Formula One World Championship™ title in Shanghai
Dennis Taylor Reviews
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"Dennis was very entertaining and sociable too. He spent time chatting to our guests before and after dinner."
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