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A multi award-winning TV and radio presenter, JONATHAN ROSS has rarely been off our screens and has won the prestigious BAFTA Entertainment Performance Award. An after dinner speaker he is not but, with his charismatic personality, gift of the gab and inimitable style, Jonathan Ross is a dynamic corporate conference host or awards presenter.
Television
Jonathan Ross's first job in television was at RPM Productions as a researcher. He met another young and keen researcher, Alan Marke. They struck up a creative partnership and together came up with the working idea for what would later be called The Last Resort.
Finding themselves short of a satisfactory host, Jonathan stepped in, literally as 'the last resort', and made his television presenting debut in January 1987. The show was a hit and broke the mould of the traditional TV chat show in this country. Tonight With Jonathan Ross was born in 1991 on BBC1. This led to Michael Grade commissioning the three-night-a-week chat show for Channel 4. At the end of 1995, Jonathan signed a two-year deal with ITV to host a variety of shows including one series of the chat show The Late Jonathan Ross (1996); a series of one-off entertainment shows called In Search Of... and The Big Big Talent Show (1996-1997).
1999 saw Jonathan become Barry Norman's successor with the BBC1 flagship show Film 99, which he continues to this day. Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, hit the small screens in 2001 on the BBC, big name guests have included Paul McCartney, Elton John, Liza Minelli and Jack Dee. Acoustic performances from top musical artists have included Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Stereophonics. His resident band are 4 Poofs & a Piano.
1991 was the first year that Jonathan compered the prestigious British Comedy Awards for the ITV network, an annual engagement that he has now made his own, having hosted it every year since .Jonathan has also hosted the film BAFTAS for the BBC.
Radio
Jonathan's radio career began in back 1987 when he filled in for Janice Long on Radio 1 for two weeks. He then went on to host a flagship show on Richard Branson's first radio station, Radio (the forerunner to Virgin Radio), in 1988. In 1998, Jonathan teamed up with Chris Evans again to host a flagship show for the new-look Virgin Radio, The Jonathan Ross Show - a mixture of 'chat, hijinks and general japery'. 1999 saw Jonathan join BBC Radio 2 to host his own show on Saturday mornings, The Jonathan Ross Show. Now with over 3 million listeners, Jonathan's award-winning show has won numerous awards including multiple Sony Awards and a Television and Radio Industry Club Award.
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Why Do I Say These Things?Price: £7.99
Devil GirlsPrice: £5.99
The Incredibly Strange Film BookPrice: £14.99
Jonathan Ross DVDs
Comic Aid [DVD]Price: £19.99
Jonathan Ross Music
Nirvana-Live!Tonight!Sold Out [DVD] [1993]Price: £14.99
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Jonathan Ross News
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Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
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.
Will Piers Morgan Replace Larry King in the US?
15th June 2010Reports suggest that presenter and keynote speaker Piers Morgan may be very close to signing a deal to replace Larry King on CNN’s nightly interview show.
15th June 2010Reports suggest that presenter and keynote speaker Piers Morgan may be very close to signing a deal to replace Larry King on CNN’s nightly interview show.
Congratulations to Claudia Winkleman, the new host of Film 2010 taking over from Jonathan Ross
31st March 2010Claudia Winkleman has been named the new presenter of the BBC's Film 2010 programme. She will replace Jonathan Ross, who presented his final show on 17 March after annoucing his departure from the corporation. Claudia Winkleman is a fantastic awards host and conference facilitator who brings a mixture of humour and gravitas to any event.
31st March 2010Claudia Winkleman has been named the new presenter of the BBC's Film 2010 programme. She will replace Jonathan Ross, who presented his final show on 17 March after annoucing his departure from the corporation. Claudia Winkleman is a fantastic awards host and conference facilitator who brings a mixture of humour and gravitas to any event.
At the BAFTAs, hosted by Jonathan Ross, The Hurt Locker picked up Best Film and Best Director Awards
22nd February 2010Once again, television presenter Jonathan Ross hosted the BAFTAs. Vanessa Redgrave received the Academy Fellowship, but the film about the Iraq War, The Hurt Locker, stormed away with Best Film and Best Director for Katherine Bigelow. Joe Dunton received the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema
22nd February 2010Once again, television presenter Jonathan Ross hosted the BAFTAs. Vanessa Redgrave received the Academy Fellowship, but the film about the Iraq War, The Hurt Locker, stormed away with Best Film and Best Director for Katherine Bigelow. Joe Dunton received the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema
Chris Evans takes over from Terry Wogan on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show today with former BBC newsreader Moira Stewart reading the news
11th January 2010Chris Evans takes over as host of Radio 2's Breakfast Show today. He has replaced the legendary Sir Terry Wogan who has retired from the slot. Chris Evans 5 million Radio Drivetime followers will now tune in to a new host, the award-winning radio broadcaster Simon Mayo. Former BBC and much-loved newsreader Moira Stewart is joining Chris and the Breakfast Show team to read the news.
11th January 2010Chris Evans takes over as host of Radio 2's Breakfast Show today. He has replaced the legendary Sir Terry Wogan who has retired from the slot. Chris Evans 5 million Radio Drivetime followers will now tune in to a new host, the award-winning radio broadcaster Simon Mayo. Former BBC and much-loved newsreader Moira Stewart is joining Chris and the Breakfast Show team to read the news.
Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Kilimanjaro: The Big Red Nose Climb on BBC One tonight
12th March 2009Set the video, tonight we're in for a TV treat! At 8pm on BBC One watch the team of celebrities including Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, Fearne Cotton, Ben Shephard, and Denise Van Outen push themselves to the limit as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The nine celebrities have put their reputations and their fitness on the line to raise money for Comic Relief.
12th March 2009Set the video, tonight we're in for a TV treat! At 8pm on BBC One watch the team of celebrities including Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, Fearne Cotton, Ben Shephard, and Denise Van Outen push themselves to the limit as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The nine celebrities have put their reputations and their fitness on the line to raise money for Comic Relief.
Jonathan Ross's guests tonight include a Speakers Corner favourite - comedian Michael McIntyre
13th February 2009Back on our screens with Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Film Review and the hosting of the Baftas, Jonathan has an interesting guest line-up tonight, with Emily Mortimer (John Mortimer's daughter) talking about Ashcliffe (with Leonardo di Caprio), Dev Patel star of Slumdog Millionaire and one of Speakers Corner's favourite comedian Michael McIntyre. And Morrisey in the music slot....
13th February 2009Back on our screens with Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Film Review and the hosting of the Baftas, Jonathan has an interesting guest line-up tonight, with Emily Mortimer (John Mortimer's daughter) talking about Ashcliffe (with Leonardo di Caprio), Dev Patel star of Slumdog Millionaire and one of Speakers Corner's favourite comedian Michael McIntyre. And Morrisey in the music slot....
Jonathan Ross Reviews
Jonathan Ross has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Jonathan Ross for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Jonathan Ross 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
"Jonathan Ross filled our night with his own style of inimitable glamour and is the past-master at walking the fine line between off-the cuff hilarity and consistent professionalism, always responding so well to mood of the audience. I lost count of the number of clients who informed me after the awards, how brilliant Jonathan was. In our opinion he simply is the best presenter out there."
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