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Jonathan Ross Biography
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. 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 were 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. At its peak, his show had 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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Jonathan Ross Signs up for British Comedy Awards
26th April 2013
Comedian and Awards host, Jonathan Ross has signed up to host the British Comedy Awards for the next two years.
Comic Relief Raises an Impressive £75 million
19th March 2013
With the help of the generous public and a host of celebrities willing to take part in charity fund raising events and aid work, Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day raised an impressive £75 million.
NTA Winners: Jonathan Ross, Michael McIntyre, Alan Carr and David Walliams
26th January 2012
Alan Carr has won the battle of the chat show hosts after beating Jonathan Ross and Graham Norton to the best talk show prize at the National TV Awards.
Michael McIntyre, Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton and Alan Carr Nominated for National Television Awards
6th January 2012
Top comedians Graham Norton and Alan Carr have been nominated in the Best talk Show Category at the National TV Awards, alongside TV funnyman Jonathan Ross. Stand-Up star Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow is amongst four nominees in the Entertainment Programme category.
Armando Iannucci Wins Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award
20th December 2011
Armando Iannucci, responsible for such ground-breaking shows as The Day Today, I’m Alan Partridge and The Thick Of It, was honoured at the British Comedy Awards with the “Outstanding Achievement In Writing Award”, presented to him by long-time friend and colleague Steve Coogan.
Stephen Fry Back to Host BAFTAs
14th September 2011
Stephen Fry, comedian and writer, has been reinstated as presenter if the annual BAFTA ceremony, which he fronted for five years until Jonathan Ross took over in 2001.
Brian Cox Sells Out at Cheltenham Science Festival
5th May 2011
Brian Cox - scientist, TV presenter and musician, is hosting one of the first events to sell out at The Cheltenham Science Festival, and as a result has announced a second event. Cox, who was a guest director at last year’s festival, has set up a Wonders of the Universe event, based on the hit BBC TV series.
Britain’s Top Comics Unite for Red Nose Day 2011
18th March 2011
Britain’s Best Comic talent will gather together to regale the nation with side-splitting skits and rollicking satire – and all for a good cause.
Sarah Brown ‘Top UK Tweeter’ Says The Independent
21st February 2011
Sarah Brown, Britain’s ex-First Lady is top of the ‘Tweeterati’ list, according to The Independent.
King’s Speech Steals The Show at Baftas
14th February 2011
The art of public speaking has never been so widely extolled as now. British-made The King’s Speech was the toast of the land last night at the glittering Orange Bafta awards, as it swept the board with seven wins, including Best Film.
Speakers Take the Stage at Google Zeitgeist
24th May 2013
Speakers took to the stage at this year’s Google Zeitgeist, where they explored the ideas that affect our social, economic, political and cultural surroundings.
BBC Good Food Show takes Place in Birmingham this Summer
20th May 2013
This year’s BBC Good Food show takes place in Birmingham this summer and is an event to be enjoyed by food lovers and families.
Rebecca Adlington Hopes to Become TV Presenter
17th May 2013
Olympic Gold medallist, Rebecca Adlington has spoken about her hopes of becoming a TV presenter one day.
Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy
15th May 2013
The Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy in order to reduce her chances of breast cancer.
Acts Confirmed for Radio 1’s Big Weekend
10th May 2013
The acts have been confirmed for this year’s Radio 1 Big Weekend, the annual festival takes place from the 24th-26th of May, there will be performances from some of the world’s most famous artists and a host of new artists.
David Walliams' Baby is Born
9th May 2013
TV presenter and awards host, David Walliams and his wife Lara Stone have happily announced the birth of their son and first child.
Line Up Announced for Science 2013
3rd May 2013
The Cheltenham Science Festival is considered to be the country’s number one science festival and this year’s line up has now been announced.
Self-Help Books; A Billion Dollar Industry
30th April 2013
Self-help books are increasingly popular among the British public than ever before and an increased number of us are turning to self help books in the hope that they will solve lives problems.
Ben Collins Returns to the Big Screen
17th April 2013
TV presenter, Ben Collins will be returning to the big screen as Vin Diesel’s stunt double in ‘Fast & Furious 6’.
Alan Carr Signs New Contract with Channel 4
12th April 2013
Stand-up Comedian and TV personality, Alan Carr has signed a two year contract continuing his Channel 4 show ‘Chatty Man’ until 2015.
David Walliams To Star In New School Sitcom
29th March 2013
Comedian and actor, David Walliams is starring in a new school based sitcom. The show will be aired on BBC One and was co-written by David.
Matt Lucas Plans Silent Comedy Show
28th March 2013
Comedian and awards host, Matt Lucas is going to star in a silent comedy series for the BBC, provisionally titled Pompidou.
George Alagiah Comes to the Rescue on London Underground
26th March 2013
BBC news presenter and awards host, George Alagiah, came to the rescue of a woman who collapsed on the London Underground.
Sarah Pennells Advises Online Shoppers
18th March 2013
Financial journalist and economics speaker, Sarah Pennells, tells shoppers how they can save some money when buying goods online.
Hugh Dennis Becomes an Author
12th March 2013
TV presenter and Famous comedian, Hugh Dennis, has written a book about the changing image of Britain and Britishness, called ‘Britty Britty Bang Bang’.
Suzi Perry Begins New Formula 1 Job
11th March 2013
Awards host and TV presenter, Suzi Perry has started her new job as the BBC’s Formula 1 host.
Alan Davies Is Back As Jonathan Creek
8th March 2013
Comedian and after dinner speaker, Alan Davies, is returning to our screens as the famous detective, Jonathan Creek.
Michaela Strachan Returns with an Interactive Musical
7th March 2013
Popular TV presenter, Michaela Strachan returns to the UK to bring her ‘Really Wild Adventures’ to the theatre.
Katie Derham Moves from ITN to BBC
5th March 2013
Awards host and TV presenter, Katie Derham, made the decision to move from ITN to present for the BBC.
Trinny and Susannah to Design for QVC
19th February 2013
TV presenters, Trinny and Susannah are back with a new clothing range for the television channel QVC.
Natalie Pinkham’s Hello Wedding
14th February 2013
Formula 1 presenter and popular awards host Natalie Pinkham married Owain Walbyoff in a romantic ceremony in Portugal, and the day was featured in Hello magazine.
Jake Humphrey to Present Premier League
14th February 2013
After years of presenting for the BBC, TV presenter and awards host Jake Humphrey is set to be the new presenter of BT Vision’s Premier League coverage.
Batman or Ben Collins??
7th February 2013
Ben Collins took the driving seat in the Tumbler (the new Batmobile) in The Dark Knight Rises.
Linda Yueh Joins BBC
6th February 2013
Internationally renowned economist and keynote speaker Linda Yueh will be joining the BBC as Chief Business Correspondent, and will be presenting her own weekly business programme on BBC World News.
Katie Piper Writes New Book
23rd January 2013
Katie Piper has written a new, inspirational book called, Start Your Day With Katie.
Dick and Dom to Present New CBBC Show
22nd January 2013
Dick and Dom are to present an educational show about science for the CBBC.
Jack Whitehall is King of Comedy
15th January 2013
The British Comedy Award jury have chosen Jack Whitehall as their King of Comedy 2012.
Rageh Omaar: New Presenter at ITV News
14th January 2013
Rageh Omaar has been appointed as a special correspondent and presenter at ITV News.
Duncan Bannatyne on Comic Relief Celebrity Great British Bake-Off Line-Up
11th January 2013
The popular show will be returning for a four-part Comic Relief celebrity special on BBC Two.
Nicholas Witchell Introduces Former NASA Flight Director
8th January 2013
BBC’s Royal and diplomatic correspondent, Nicholas Witchell, attended 2012's Information Security Forum (ISF) World Congress, where he introduced former NASA flight director Gene Kranz.
Comedies Take Big Christmas Ratings
2nd January 2013
Comedy drew in some of the biggest ratings this Christmas with BBC One sitcoms taking the highest slots on December 24th.
Frank Bruno and Trisha Goddard Raise Mental Health Awareness
17th December 2012
Frank Bruno and Trisha Goddard have raised awareness for mental health and attended a charity event for Norwich Mind.
Heston Blumenthal’s Giant Christmas Pudding
14th December 2012
Celebrity chef TV presenter Heston Blumenthal has taken his obsession with supersizing food to a whole new level.
Spice Girl Joins Jamie Theakston on Heart
13th December 2012
Jamie Theakston, one of the UK’s most popular TV and radio presenters and awards hosts will be joined by a new radio host on Heart FM – former Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
Victoria Derbyshire: BBC 5 Live Broadcast from Animal Testing Lab
4th December 2012
On 4th December, Victoria Derbyshire presented a BBC Radio 5 Live Broadcast from an Animal Testing Lab.
James Corden to Host Brits
29th November 2012
Comedian and awards host James Corden has confirmed that he will be hosting the Brit Awards for the fourth time.
Amy Garcia speaks at Graduation
27th November 2012
TV presenter, Amy Garcia has spoken to around 600 students at Wakefield College’s Graduation day.
Andi Peters: From CBBC to Fitness Guru
26th November 2012
Andi Peters has switched the Broom Cupboard for the gym!
National Book Award Nominees: Clare Balding and David Walliams
14th November 2012
Clare Balding and David Walliams have been hailed amongst the cream of the literary elite, as the Specsavers National Book Awards shortlist is announced.
Nick Baker Most Eligible Presenter
6th November 2012
Nick Baker, TV presenter and awards host, was named the most eligible presenter on Cable by the readers of US People magazine.
Robert Peston is Top Business Tweeter
5th November 2012
Management Today has listed its top 50 business and economics figures who expound their wisdom on Twitter, and top of the poll is financial broadcast journalist Robert Peston.
Sally Gunnell on Running and Motherhood
17th October 2012
Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell has admitted that running helps her to be a better mum to her children.
Boris Johnson Struggles with Nick Ferrari’s Radio Quiz
12th October 2012
After David Cameron struggled with some general knowledge questions on the David Letterman show in the US, Nick Ferrari the LBC host and man that politicians fear, took it upon himself to test the Mayor of London on his trivia knowledge.
Ainsley Harriott at Isle of Man Food Festival
10th October 2012
TV chef Ainsley Harriott is on the Isle of Man for two culinary events, including a Caribbean evening which will raise funds for Hospice Isle of Man.
Chris Tarrant Discovers Family Secret
27th September 2012
TV star and awards host Chris Tarrant knew hardly anything about his father’s heroics in during the Second World War – until he began filming War Hero in my Family for Channel 5.
Ben Kay Supports Worthy Charity
26th September 2012
England Rugby World Cup winner and after dinner speaker Ben Kay is supporting a charity which helps the children of fallen servicemen and women.
Lorraine Heggessey Addresses Elizabeth Murdoch’s MacTaggart Lecture
25th September 2012
Lorraine Heggessey, chairman of Boom Pictures, and keynote speaker, said that Elizabeth Murdoch showed “considerable bravery” when she delivered the high-profile McTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, in the wake of News Corp’s core part in the phone-hacking scandal.
Jackie Bird in Korea for BBC
18th September 2012
BBC Radio is airing a series, which sees some of the most interesting stories from around the globe broadcast on UK airwaves, including a programme fronted by news presenter and awards host Jackie Bird.
Emily Maitlis in Hip Hop Debate
14th September 2012
Newsnight presenter and awards host Emily Maitlis and Writer Jemima Khan flexed their brains in a debate... about hip-hop music.
Martin Roberts' New Book, Making Money From Property
7th September 2012
Martin Roberts, one of the UK’s most respected Property, Travel and Lifestyle TV presenters and journalists has written a new book called ‘Making Money from Property’.
Forbes 100 Women Who Rule the World
30th August 2012
Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the top 100 women in the world, led by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, amongst other heads of state, CEOs, entrepreneurs, celebrities and philanthropists, including Hillary Clinton, Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama and Christine Lagarde.
Anneka Rice Makes TV Comeback
28th August 2012
After 17 years away from TV screens, former Treasure Hunt presenter Anneka Rice is in talks with the BBC about fronting at least two new prime-time shows.
Emma Forbes Launches ForbesStyle.com
20th August 2012
Awards host and TV presenter Emma Forbes has launched ForbesStyle.com - a website that encompasses everything Emma loves in life – fashion, food, family, home, travel, health & wellbeing – with web articles, blogs and lots of high quality videos.
DP Fitzgerald Gave Up Love for Fame
13th August 2012
TV Presenter and awards host extraordinaire DP Fitzgerald gave up his girlfriend in Dublin to move to London when he landed the job of the first MTV Hits presenter in 2004.
David Dickinson Stars in TV Ad
12th August 2012
Bargain expert and awards host David Dickinson stars in the latest T-Mobile TV advert.
New Show for Dick and Dom!
11th August 2012
It’s official! Dick and Dom’s brand new entertainment show ‘Hoopla’ is set to be shown in the Autumn of 2012 on CBBC.
Dougie Donnelly Owes Success to University
10th August 2012
One of the UKs best loved sports presenters Dougie Donnelly has told the Strathclyde Telegraph, his Alma Mater’s paper that he owes much of his professional success to his time at University.
Robert Webb Talks Red Nose Day
3rd August 2012
Consummate awards host and one of the nation’s favourite TV comedians Robert Webb, blogs in The Telegraph about Red Nose Day.
Saba Douglas Hamilton Talks Polar Bears
1st August 2012
Wildlife film-maker and eco-activist Saba Douglas-Hamilton Speaks to the Telegraph about The Secret Life of Elephants, and answers some probing personal questions.
Selina Scott’s Career Resurrection
27th July 2012
Experienced facilitator and host, and the former golden girl of UK TV, Selina Scott talks to the Mail Online about her career resurrection.
Libby Purves Publishes Son’s Writings
25th July 2012
Nicholas Heiney, son of Radio 4 broadcaster Libby Purves, killed himself at the age of 23, leaving behind a collection of 35,000 words published by his parents to share their son's legacy and talent with the world.
Ashley Pearson on Madonna's Workout
17th July 2012
Showbiz reporter and awards host Ashley Pearson reviews Madonna’s punishing workout.
Come Dine With Kriss Akabusi
10th July 2012
Motivational speaker and one of the UKs best loved athletes Kriss Akabusi took part in Celebrity Come Dine with Me.
Vassos Alexander - Chris Evans' Radio 2 Sidekick
6th July 2012
Vassos Alexander, TV pundit and awards host, is the new sports reporter on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.
Jon Sopel’s Near Miss
5th July 2012
Jon Sopel, news presenter and awards host, tells the Mail Online about how the biggest day of his life turned into a disaster.
Michelle Mone, Charles Dunstone and Tim Smit Inspirational Entrepreneurs
4th July 2012
Michelle Mone OBE, Charles Dunstone and Tim Smit have been named most inspirational entrepreneurs.
Joanna Lumley Campaigns for Improved Conditions for Dairy Cows
21st June 2012
Actress, speaker, and all-round funny lady Joanna Lumley has added some weight to a campaign to improve the health and welfare of dairy cows.
Ben Fogle Announces New Ocean Challenge
19th June 2012
TV adventurer Ben Fogle is taking on his most punishing challenge yet - by swimming to Cornwall across the Atlantic Ocean.
Gavin Esler Publishes New Book
15th June 2012
BBC News 24 front man and consummate awards host and after dinner speaker Gavin Esler, will see his latest non-fiction book, The Power of Stories, in bookshops this summer.
Jo Malone, Dara O’Briain and Jenny Éclair on Apprentice, You’re Hired
7th June 2012
Retail entrepreneur Jo Malone, actress and presenter Denise Van Outen and comedians Jenny Eclair and Dara O’Briain appeared on the final instalment of The Apprentice: You’re Hired, after winner Ricky Martin was chosen by Lord Sugar.
Jeremy Vine Releases Book
6th June 2012
Jeremy Vine, TV news reporter, after dinner speaker and awards host, will see his first book on the bookshelves this month.
Rob Brydon and Lee Mack Host Jubilee Concert
4th June 2012
As the UK commemorates 60 years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, two comedians - Rob Brydon and Lee Mack – take centre stage as hosts of the musical highlight of the celebration, the Jubilee Concert.
Hayley Turner Wins Glamour Award
31st May 2012
Female jockey Hayley Turner came out top in the Sporting Achievement category at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, presented by Graham Norton.
Dermot O'Leary To Make X Factor Return
18th May 2012
Dermot O'Leary has been confirmed to return as host of The X Factor UK.
Quentin Willson’s War Hero on Channel 5
9th May 2012
Quentin Wilson, motor racing TV expert and after dinner speaker, appears on Channel 5 in War Hero in My Family, where he attempts to uncover what exactly his father, Bernard Willson, did during the Second World War.
Tom Daley Sculpted at Grand Designs
4th May 2012
Olympic diver and motivational speaker Tom Daley has been immortalised as a sculpture which is on display at Kevin McLoud’s Grand Designs exhibition.
Lucy Siegle Longlisted for Orwell Prize
20th April 2012
Lucy Siegle, journalist, broadcaster and keynote speaker on environmental and fashion issues, has been longlisted for the prestigious Orwell prize, for her book on sustainable fashion, To Die For.
Jason Manford Stars in Nudist Sitcom
12th April 2012
Comedian and awards host Jason Manford is set to star in a new family-oriented ITV sitcom.
Armando Iannucci and Stewart Lee Celebrate Two More Series
2nd April 2012
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle has been commissioned for a further two series by the BBC.
Carol Vorderman Supports WWII Veterans
29th March 2012
Carol Vorderman, TV presenter and awards host, joined a group of WWII veterans to launch the Bomber Command Memorial Fund's Poppy Salute Appeal in London.
Kate Humble, Professor Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalili at Cheltenham
28th March 2012
Kate Humble, Professor Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalili as well as Dame Vivienne Westwood are just some of the big names appearing at the Cheltenham Science Festival in June.
Holly Willoughby – Surprise Surprise!
16th March 2012
Holly Willoughby has been confirmed as the host of ITV’s new version of Surprise Surprise.
Sian Williams Says Goodbye to the Breakfast Sofa
15th March 2012
Sian Williams, broadcaster and awards host, has made her final appearance on the BBC Breakfast sofa.
Mary Portas’ Knicker Factory
13th March 2012
Mary Portas, retail guru and keynote speaker, is on a mission to kick start a recovery in British manufacturing with a new TV series, Mary’s Bottom Line.
Dermot O'Leary and Dave Berry to Present Soccer Aid
9th March 2012
Robbie Williams has confirmed that his UNICEF TV charity event Soccer Aid will return this Summer, and will be presented by consummate awards hosts Dermot O'Leary and Dave Berry.
Jack Dee and Tim Minchin Announced for Latitude
7th March 2012
Comedians Jack Dee, Tim Minchin and Radio 4's Infinite Monkey Cage have been confirmed for the Latitude Festival.
“You Cannot Be Serious!”: Harry Hill and Alistair McGowan
23rd February 2012
Comedians Harry Hill and Alistair McGowan are reported to be working together on a new panel show for ITV, according to reports in The Sun.
MBE for Tim Campbell
22nd February 2012
Tim Campbell, entrepreneur and business speaker, and winner of the first series of The Apprentice, has received an MBE in the Queen's 2012 New Year Honours list.
Tim Lovejoy Joins Channel 4
20th February 2012
Presenter and awards host Tim Lovejoy will join Channel 4, along with celebrity chef Simon Rimmer.
Miles Jupp and Fatima Whitbread Join Let's Dance For Sport Relief
16th February 2012
Stand-up comedian Miles Jupp and former Olympian Fatima Whitbread have joined the line-up for the charity show Let’s Dance for Sport Relief.
Jay Rayner’s New Radio 4 Show Kitchen Cabinet
8th February 2012
After dinner speaker, Journalist, food critic, TV writer and presenter Jay Rayner, presents the first programme of a new BBC Radio 4 series: a food panel show, recorded in front of a live audience.
Dom Joly Fronts Fool Britannia
25th January 2012
Stand up comedian Dom Joly has announced that he has signed up to present a brand new show for ITV1.
Blue Peter Presenter Helen Skelton Tackles Sport Relief
11th January 2012
Motivational speaker and Blue Peter action girl Helen Skelton takes on the thrilling challenge of Sport Relief with The Polar Challenge.
David Walliams Confirmed for Britain’s Got Talent
5th January 2012
Awards host and comedian David Walliams has been confirmed as the latest addition to the judging panel on the next series of Britain’s Got Talent, alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and new judge Alesha Dixon, who has made the move from Strictly Come Dancing.
Kirsty Wark Hosts a Question of Taste
3rd January 2012
Newsnight presenter, facilitator, after dinner speaker and awards host Kirsty Wark is moving to primetime to front A Question of Taste - the toughest food quiz on BBC 2!
Brian Cox Makes Economist Book of the Year 2011 List
22nd December 2011
The Quantum Universe: Everything That Can Happen Does Happen, by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw has reached the Economist Book of the Year list. The book breaks all the rules of popular science-writing, by two of Britain’s best known physicists.
Micky Flanagan Joins Channel 4
21st December 2011
Comedian Micky Flanagan has signed an exclusive one-year deal with Channel 4.
Mary Portas Warns of High Street ‘Crisis’
14th December 2011
Retail expert Mary Portas has warned that many UK High Streets may be lost after years of “erosion, neglect and mismanagement”, unless shops and councils work together to regenerate them.
Adventure for Gadget Show’s Pollyanna Woodward
9th December 2011
Adrenaline junkie Pollyanna Woodward speaks to OK Magazine about her next adventure: the Patrouille des Glaciers - originally organised by the Swiss Army to test the endurance abilities of its mountain troops in World War Two.
Alexis Conran Combats Fraud
8th December 2011
One of the biggest current threats to business is fraud, and as the year draws to a close, Speakers Corner’s Alexis Conran is ardently speaking to management teams all over the country to ensure that they safeguard themselves against scams at any level.
Shooting Stars Moves from TV to Corporate Entertainment
7th December 2011
Bob Mortimer and Vic Reeves’ surreal TV panel show Shooting Stars is making the move from TV to corporate entertainment, as its run at the BBC comes to an end.
Jack Whitehall Lands his own Sitcom
5th December 2011
Comedian and Fresh Meat star Jack Whitehall has landed his own sitcom, announced BBC3.
Robert Peston, David Aaronovitch and Matthew D’Ancona Win at the EI Journalism Awards
18th November 2011
Britain’s top journalists gathered in London to pay tribute to their colleagues who have captured the attention of readers and media professionals at the Editorial Intelligence (EI) journalism awards breakfast.
Piers Morgan Quits America's Got Talent
16th November 2011
Piers Morgan has announced that he will be stepping down as a judge on NBC’s hit reality show America’s Got Talent to focus entirely on Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN.
Mark Dolan Hosts Mad Bad Ad Show
1st November 2011
Stand-up comedian and accomplished awards host Mark Dolan presents a new panel show for Channel 4, the Mad Bad Ad Show, alongside fellow comedians Micky Flanagan and Mark Watson.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Jeremy Paxman and Tim Harford at Ilkley Literature Festival
28th October 2011
Adventurer and author Sir Ranulph Fiennes; broadcaster and awards host Jeremy Paxman and economist Tim Harford spoke at the Ilkley Literature Festival – a two week literary event held in the miniature Victorian spa town at the foot of Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire every October.
David Aaronovitch and Simon Jenkins Speak at Battle of Ideas
27th October 2011
David Aaronovitch and Simon Jenkins are journalists, broadcasters and columnists, as well as awards hosts and after dinner speakers. They are speaking at the Battle of Ideas - two days of high-level, thought-provoking, public debate organised by the Institute of Ideas, and hosted by the Royal College of Art in London.
Lord Sugar Hunts for Young Apprentice
24th October 2011
The future of entrepreneurs is set as the second series of the Young Apprentice has hit UK screens. Lord Sugar gives another group of 12 ambitious schoolchildren a chance to kickstart a future career in business.
Stephen Fry and Miranda Hart Host Olympic Ball
10th October 2011
Two of Britain’s best loved entertainers, Stephen Fry and Miranda Hart, hosted the 2011 BT British Olympic Ball at Kensington Olympia, where the exclusive guest list comprised Olympic champions, Team GB medal contenders, and sporting diverse personalities.
Benedict Allen at Cheltenham Literary Festival
4th October 2011
Benedict Allen, adventurer, author and corporate speaker, announces the release of his new book, Into The Abyss, at the Cheltenham Literary Festival.
Henley Literary Festival Boasts Speakers Corner’s Best
28th September 2011
Henley-on-Thames, home of the annual royal regatta since 1839, and now also renowned for its literary festival, is gearing up for a long weekend of chat, books and authors, including some of Speakers Corner’s best – Gervase Phinn, Alan Titchmarsh, Ben Fogle, and Former chief North America correspondent for the BBC, and Newsnight presenter, Gavin Esler.
Karren Brady: Most Inspirational Celebrity Nominee
27th September 2011
Karren Brady – corporate speaker, First lady of football and Lord Sugar’s right hand woman on The Apprentice - has been nominated for "Most Inspirational Celebrity" at the Inspiration Awards.
First Ever Waiting List at Clarks for Mary Portas’ Shoe Collection
21st September 2011
Queen of Shops Mary Portas has taken the world of shoes by storm, with a collection for Clarks that has sparked a waiting list of over 1000 customers.
Michael McIntyre Quits Britain’s Got Talent for Stand-Up
20th September 2011
Comedian Michael McIntyre has reportedly quit as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent so that he can focus on his comic career.
David Walliams Makes Dr. Who Cameo
19th September 2011
After his highly publicised charity swim of the Thames, Little Britain star and comedian David Walliams is set to make the media swarm around him once more - this time with a cameo appearance on Dr. Who.
Professor Robert Winston Graces the British Science Festival
15th September 2011
This month Robert Winston explores the themes of his recent book for children, Science Experiments, at the British Science Festival in Bradford.
Remembering 9/11 – A Decade On
12th September 2011
Speakers Corner holds a catalogue of corporate speakers with experience of the horrors of September 11th, or an insight into how the world has changed since.
David Walliams Tackles the Thames
6th September 2011
In a valiant attempt to raise money for Sport Relief, Little Britain star and awards host David Walliams, plunged into the freezing River Thames in his quest to swim the 140-mile length of the River.
Alexis Conran Launches New Series of The Real Hustle
5th September 2011
Card-sharp hustler and charismatic after dinner speaker Alexis Conran launches the 10th series of The Real Hustle on BBC 3.
Rageh Omaar Explores Islam for BBC2
31st August 2011
Rageh Omaar, TV news personality and corporate speaker, will delve into the life of the Prophet Muhammad for a three-part documentary series for BBC 2 called The Life of Muhammad.
Brian Dowling Steps into Davina’s Big Brother Shoes
18th August 2011
That theme music, that Geordie voiceover, and the biggest pool ever – the Big Brother house is back – but Davina McCall isn't – the veteran presenter has been replaced by (double) former Big Brother winner Brian Dowling.
Amanda Byram Hunts Down New Comedy Talent
16th August 2011
Presenter Amanda Byram has been confirmed as host of the new Sky1 talent show in which comedians who fail to entertain will be ejected from the stage via trap doors, bungee cords or explosions.
BBC Daytime announces two brand new series for the autumn commemorating the war effort
11th August 2011
The programmes presented by Gethin Jones and Jules Hudson will look back at the war effort made by thousands of Britons from the Second World War to the present day.
More celebrities trace their roots in a new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
10th August 2011
The series starts tonight with June Brown who looks back into her past to find out if she is a real Eastender!
Sarah Beeny is helping residents revitalise village life in a new series - Village SOS
9th August 2011
In a brand new series, entrepreneur and property developer, Sarah Beeny follows six communities aiming to breathe life back into their area, with the aid of a six-figure grant from the Big Lottery Fund and an army of volunteers.
Natasha Kaplinsky is Back as an ITV News Anchor!
5th August 2011
From mid-September Natasha will be returning to her first love - the news! She will take on the role of news anchor on ITV's London Tonight.
Tim Harford Inspires at TED
19th July 2011
As TED Global winds down for another year, Speakers Corner looks back on some of the most inspiring events in Edinburgh. One of the most popular talks was by Economics writer Tim Harford who studies complex systems - and finds a surprising link among the successful ones: they were built through trial and error.
Marcus Brigstocke , Shappi Khorsandi and James Naughtie at Dartington Festival
18th July 2011
Top Speakers Corner comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Shappi Khorsandi take centre stage at the Dartington Hall Ways With Words Festival, alongside TV personalities James Naughtie and Peter Snow, and Stella Rimington, author and ex Director General of MI5.
Omid Djalili, Marcus Brigstocke amongst Speakers Corner Names at Latitude Festival
15th July 2011
Henham Park in Suffolk is alight with the cream of the music and comedy world as the Latitude Festival kicks off with highlights such as Paolo Nutini and Suede as well as the very best from the worlds of comedy, literature,
Jon Snow, Ed Byrne and Al Murray at New Horizons Comedy Benefit
11th July 2011
Two of Speakers Corner’s top comedians Ed Byrne and Al Murray gather fellow comics to help London’s homeless for a one-off gig at the Prince Edward Theatre in Soho, London. The New Horizons Comedy Benefit will also feature Lucy Porter, Dan Antopolski and Simon Evans, and will be chaired by Jon Snow.
Frank Skinner and Christian O’Connell Win at Radio Awards
8th July 2011
Comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner were crowned kings of the airwaves at the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, as Feature of the Year winners for their Absolute Radio show. Speakers Corner favourite, Christian O’Connell also took home a gong for his Absolute Radio breakfast show, and Alex Masterley was nominated in the Best Branded Content category for his show on Classic FM.
Atul Kochhar and Jimmy McGhie Bring Food and Laughter to Jamie Oliver’s Big Feastival
1st July 2011
Food guru Jamie Oliver hosts a brand new festival combining top-class food with the world’s best live music and comedy. Comedian Jimmy McGhie provides the laughs and celebrity chef Atul Kochhar brings the food!
James Naughtie, Peter Snow and Kirsty Wark Grace Borders Book Festival
30th June 2011
Peter Snow, Kirsty Wark and James Naughtie were amongst high profile faces creating a magical atmosphere at this year’s Borders Book Festival. Also lighting up the picturesque Scottish town of Melrose were comedians and commentators Rory Bremner, Michael Parkinson, Rory McGrath, Maureen Lipman and Tom Conti.
Pete Cohen Takes Control
29th June 2011
Motivational speaker and life coach Pete Cohen speaks to journalist Victoria Lambert about how to take control of your life in order to achieve your aims. Drawing on his talent as a life strategist, human behaviourist, health and fitness professional, business consultant and best selling author, Pete Cohen is highly qualified to help those looking for a bit of direction.
Charles Hazlewood Presents Dance Programme
28th June 2011
Charles Hazlewood, conductor and engaging motivational speaker, presents a programme called Dance! The Most Incredible Thing About Contemporary Dance.
Robert Winston, Bob Geldof and David Rowan at the Sunday Times Festival of Education
23rd June 2011
This year’s Sunday Times Festival of Education welcomes almost 150 speakers of the highest calibre, including some of Speakers Corner’s elite - Robert Winston, Niall Ferguson, Hamish McRae and David Rowan. Ranging from former government ministers, scientists and headteachers to academics, journalists and chief executives, all with experience, knowledge and opinions that should enrich, broaden and deepen debates about education.
21st Century Women: Ruby Wax, Noreena Hertz and Victoria Derbyshire
22nd June 2011
As American businesswoman Martha Stewart calls for women to be paid higher salaries if companies want to exude greater creativity and diversity, the Sunday Times publishes a list of some of the most influential 21st Century Women, including three of Speakers Corner’s elite - Ruby Wax, Noreena Hertz and Victoria Derbyshire.
Gethin Jones Holds Out For a Hero
21st June 2011
Gethin Jones – one of the UK's best loved TV presenters and awards host extraordinaire – has announced he will host a new ITV studio gameshow called Holding Out For A Hero.
Bruce Forsyth, Jenni Murray and Jessica Ennis Honoured in Queen’s Birthday List
13th June 2011
Showbiz star Bruce Forsyth, world athletics champion Jessica Ennis and Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray have been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday List.
Sebastian Faulks and Alex Bellos Grace the Queen’s Park Literary Festival
10th June 2011
Festival season continues – and this week the UK’s literati head to North West London for the first ever Queen’s Park literary
Bear Grylls Says there’s No Place Like Home
8th June 2011
TV adventurer Bear Grylls speaks to the Sunday Times about his love of travelling and the equal thrill he gets from coming home.
Mary Portas’ Own Shop Will ‘Create New Benchmarks’
7th June 2011
Retail guru Mary Portas will practice what she preaches with the launch of her own clothes line for ‘grown up women’, in partnership with House of Fraser in London's Oxford Street.
Jonathon Porritt, Brian Cox and Robert Winston Star at the Cheltenham Science Festival
6th June 2011
Professor Robert Winston - scientist and TV presenter, Sir Jonathon Porritt - eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development, and Brian Cox - scientist, TV presenter and musician are some of the leading lights at this year’s Cheltenham Science Festival. All three are knowledgeable and scintillating keynote speakers, who will enthral the crowds at the UK’s most popular science festival.
David Walliams Gears Up For Stoke Newington Literary Festival
1st June 2011
As book fans gear up for the Stoke Newington Literary Festival, Speakers Corner’s lettered finest polish off their radio mikes for the start of one of the newest festivals of the season. David Walliams, BBC presenter Dan Cruickshank, playwright Steven Berkoff , Alexei Sayle, Howard Marks and Stewart Lee are all set to take part in the second Stoke Newington Literary Festival.
Pollyanna Woodward and Jason Bradbury Nominated for Gadget Personality of the Year
31st May 2011
Techno babe Pollyanna Woodward has been nominated for Gadget Personality of the Year. Channel 5’s Gadget Show presenter announced her nomination on Twitter to the delight of her adoring fans.
Guardian Hay Festival Boasts Speakers Corner's Best
26th May 2011
Britain’s most exciting writers, filmmakers, comedians, politicians and musicians are headed to the Welsh town of Hay-On-Wye for the annual Guardian literary festival.
Alexis Conran Hosts Exclusive Speakers Corner Evening
25th May 2011
On Tuesday May 24th, 2011, Soho House was the setting for Speakers Corner’s latest showcase with The Real Hustle’s Alexis Conran. An elite audience was treated to card sharp entertainment and scintillating chat – although they were all advised to keep a firm hold of their wallets!
The ‘Heston Effect’ Hits Home
24th May 2011
TV chef and restaurateur extraordinaire Heston Blumenthal has inspired a nation of kitchen show-offs, according to the Waitrose magazine. Blumenthal, Waitrose’s food ambassador, has driven the ‘Heston Effect’ into UK homes.
Speakers Corner Elite Amongst Top Intellectuals
17th May 2011
The Guardian has compiled a list of Britain’s top 300 intellectuals. Amongst the newspaper’s register of public figures leading the UK’s cultural discourse, are a handful of Speakers Corner’s elite. Amongst the iIntellectuals are authors, economists, historians, journalists, lawyers, philosophers, policy advisers, politicians, religious leaders, and scientists.
Alex Wins Radio ‘Oscar’
11th May 2011
Daily Telegraph cartoon Alex, has won a Sony Academy Award for Best Use of Branded Content. Alex Masterley on Classic FM – a 10–week radio show that was part of a re–brand campaign – took home the gong from the UK radio industry’s ‘Oscars’, which took place at Grosvenor House in London.
Bear Grylls Travels Transylvania
9th May 2011
Prepare for tension and thrills as acclaimed explorer and motivational speaker Bear Grylls braves the rugged landscape of the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, Romania in an adventure documentary on the Discovery Channel.
Lord Sugar Begins Search for new Apprentice
4th May 2011
Lord Alan Sugar has warned that he doesn’t want any losers on the new series of The Apprentice. As Karren Brady and Nick Hewer prepare for another series as Lord Alan’s advisers, the hopeful candidates are preparing themselves for a gruelling 12 weeks. The business wannabes have been warned by Alan Sugar that things will not go well if they are unwilling to get their hands dirty.
Lee Mack Lands Prime-Time TV Show
1st May 2011
Lee Mack, stand-up comedian and awards host, has landed a BBC prime-time Saturday-night entertainment show – as well as two more series of his sitcom Not Going Out.
Huw Edwards, Fiona Bruce and Phillip Schofield Take Royal Wedding Front Seats
29th April 2011
The big day has arrived, and Speakers Corner’s top personalities bag the best seats at the wedding of the year. Newsreader, awards host and after dinner speaker Huw Edwards takes the reins for the BBC, alongside female colleagues Fiona Bruce and Sophie Raworth, who will present full coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding day. Phillip Schofield will do the honours for ITV, with Julie Etchingham by his side.
Clive Woodward, Ben Fogle and Tara Palmer Tompkinson Invited to Royal Wedding
28th April 2011
As Prince William and Kate Middleton become husband and wife, guests at the wedding of the year will include three of Speakers Corner’s top personalities - Sir Clive Woodward, Tara Palmer Tompkinson and Ben Fogle.
Dom Joly’s First Live Show at Southbank
26th April 2011
Top UK entertainer Dom Joly brings his first ever live show to The Southbank - the location for E4’s huge upside down cow – the infamous Udderbelly. Also taking to the ‘purple cow’ stage this Spring are top comedians Jenny Éclair, Mark Dolan, Mitch Benn and Rory Bremner.
Jason Bradbury Hosts New ‘Robotic Hare’ Quiz Show
25th April 2011
TV presenter and charismatic live awards host Jason Bradbury is fronting a new game show in which two teams are invited into the underground forest of a 4ft robotic hare, voiced by Sue Perkins, where they face a series of physical and mental challenges.
Nicky Campbell and Davina McCall Reunite Families
22nd April 2011
Tune in to ITV 1 this week to catch Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell turning detective to reunite families on a new series. Long Lost Family will bring people together with living relatives they have failed to track down. The series will look at how people become estranged, and then follow the process of tracing relatives, to conclude with an emotional reunion.
David Starkey Says Kate and Will are Perfect Match
21st April 2011
Esteemed historian and adept after dinner speaker David Starkey believes that Kate Middleton is part of a new ‘social elite’ and is therefore a perfect match for Prince William, notwithstanding her technical ‘commoner’ status.
Kate’s Dress is for the Women, Says Huw Edwards
20th April 2011
When it comes to the Royal Wedding, newsreader and esteemed after dinner speaker Huw Edwards will become the country’s authority on every detail - except one. The BBC’s official wedding host has passed over the job of commentating on Kate Middleton’s bridal gown to the women, his co-presenters Fiona Bruce and Sophie Raworth.
Stephen Mulhern is Back on Britain’s Got More Talent!
19th April 2011
As a new series of Britian’s Got Talents hits the screens, and the search for the new Susan Boyle takes shape, TV presenter, awards host and after dinner speaker Stephen Mulhern takes the reins of the spinoff, Britain’s Got More Talent – a behind the scenes look at the popular show.
Boris Johnson Plans London Cycling Marathon
15th April 2011
As London prepares for the annual marathon, Mayor Boris Johnson announces plans for the world's largest timed bike race in the capital. On March 17th, as professional and amateur runners take to the streets of London, Boris Johnson announces plans for The ‘London Marathon on Wheels’ – a parallel race for the world’s top pro riders. Scheduled for 2013, the race will see up to 30,000 cyclists taking to the streets on their bikes in a televised race.
Jason Bradbury Releases Third Gadget Book
12th April 2011
Gadget Show presenter and hoverboard inventor Jason Bradbury releases the final instalment of his Dot Robot techno-thriller trilogy, Cyber Gold. The TV presenter, after dinner speaker and awards host spoke to the Young Times about his latest literary outing and his favourite gadgets.
Times Literary Festival Closes With Melvyn Bragg, Madhur Jaffrey, Jonathan Powell and Adam Boulton
8th April 2011
As the country’s literati pack their bags in Oxford this weekend, a handful of Speakers Corner’s elite – including Melvyn Bragg, Madhur Jaffrey, Jonathan Powell and Adam Boulton – take the stage with inspirational and entertaining presentations.
Mariella Frostrup Enjoys Best Decade of Her Life
6th April 2011
Arts presenter, conference facilitator and awards host Mariella Frostrup speaks to the Mail Online about her desire to present an air of intellect to confound being stereotyped as a ‘vacuous blonde’.
Times Literary Festival Welcomes Speakers Corner’s Top Orators
4th April 2011
Oxford is the centre of the book-reading world this week as the elite literati gather for the annual Sunday Times Literary Festival, and Speakers Corner is proud to present a handful of its best who will be giving inspirational and entertaining presentations.
Ben Fogle Joins Prince Harry At the North Pole
30th March 2011
Adventurer and motivational speaker Ben Fogle joins Prince Harry and a group of wounded soldiers as they trek to the North Pole for charity.
Kirsty Young Exposes Changed Attitudes to Working
28th March 2011
Kirsty Young, one of the UKs top broadcasters, presents The British at Work – a study of employment in the postwar years. Her modulated tones take BBC2 viewers through an examination of how attitudes to jobs have changed since the end of World War II.
Natasha Kaplinsky Hosts Speakers Corner’s Olympic Business Breakfast
25th March 2011
Natasha Kaplinsky hosted Speakers Corner’s latest showcase highlighting the best speaker talents around, including Dame Tanni Grey Thompson and Tessa Jowell. Scintillating Conversation about the Olympics was accompanied by a delicious breakfast in Central London.
Eamonn Holmes Confirmed as Sky’s Royal Wedding Host
23rd March 2011
Sky News anchor Eamonn Holmes has confirmed that he will host the channel's coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in April.
Is James Cracknell Unstoppable?
22nd March 2011
Former Olympic rower James Cracknell hits TV screens this week, documenting his recovery from an accident that damaged his brain.
Liz Bonnin Explores Technology of the Japanese Earthquake
15th March 2011
Liz Bonnin, Jem Stansfield, Dallas Campbell and Dr Yan Wong present Bang Goes the Theory, the BBCs guide to popular science, which this week looks at the science behind the devastating Japanese earthquake and the tsunami it triggered.
David Walliams ‘Exhausted’ by 24 Hour Comic Relief Show
14th March 2011
As Red Nose Day draws closer, the stars are out in force, including comedy writer and Little Britain star David Walliams who hosted a tiring day-long panel show marathon to be shown (in shortened form!) on BBC3 over three nights this week.
Gregg Wallace and Fiona Phillips Take Centre Stage at The Ideal Home Show
11th March 2011
Celebrity chef Gregg Wallace and TV presenters Fiona Phillips and Diarmuid Gavin are part of the notable list of celebrities appearing at The Ideal Home Show – Britain’s best loved home event.
Sparks Fly With David Starkey In Jamie’s Dream School
1st March 2011
Outspoken historian David Starkey sparked chaos in the classroom as part of Jamie Oliver’s new Dream School series by becoming involved in an altercation with a pupil. The programme tackles state education in the UK and will be aired this week.
Jo Elvin Judges Great British Hairdresser
24th February 2011
Glamour Editor Jo Elvin takes her place as a judge on Great British Hairdresser this week, on E4s new reality show which aims to open the door to the hairdressing industry at its highest end.
Kate Humble Presents Spicy BBC 2 Series
18th February 2011
Kate Humble retraces the steps of 15th-century explorers as she goes on the trail of some of the world's most valuable spices, examining their history, trade, mythology and usage, for a new series on BBC 2.
Tim Campbell Talks About The Bright Ideas Trust
17th February 2011
As Apprenticeship Week 2011 draws to a close, Tim Campbell talks to Metro about motivating young people to become a success.
Jeremy Paxman Takes ‘20 per cent pay cut’
11th February 2011
Broadcaster and journalist Jeremy Paxman has signed a deal with the BBC involving a 20 per cent pay cut, reports the Daily Mail.
Huffington Joins AOL To Build ‘Online Media Empire’
10th February 2011
Aol Inc has bought the Huffington Post in the hope that co-founder Arianna Huffington will build an online media empire, reports Bloomberg.
Geoff Burch Wins Business Communicator of the Year
9th February 2011
The UK Speechwriters’ Guild has announced that speaker and author Geoff Burch is their Business Communicator of the Year 2011!
Hilary Devey To Replace Caan On Dragons Den
8th February 2011
Watch out there’s a new dragon! Hilary Devey - entrepreneur and award-winning business woman - will join BBC2’s Dragon's Den, following the departure of James Caan.
Alan Titchmarsh Signs New Presenting Deal with ITV
7th February 2011
Alan Titchmarsh – prolific broadcaster and gardener extraordinaire - has signed a new deal with ITV thought to be worth around £11m, reports The Sun.
Dermot O’Leary Shortlisted For US X Factor
4th February 2011
TV host Dermot O'Leary has reportedly made the shortlist for his dream job - presenting the American version of The X Factor, according to The Mirror.
Denise Van Outen To Host New Channel 5 Show
3rd February 2011
Presenters Denise Van Outen and Matt Johnson have signed up to host Channel 5's entertainment news show OK! TV - premiering this February. The show will feature celebrity interviews, features about music and fashion, and showbiz gossip.
Stars Meet on Live TV as Facebook ‘Deals’ Launched In UK
2nd February 2011
The Social Network star Jesse Eisenberg has finally met Facebook founder Mark Zuckerbeg face-to-face - on national TV.
Ricky Gervais Asked To Host Next Year’s Golden Globes
1st February 2011
TV funnyman and experienced awards host Ricky Gervais has been asked to host the Golden Globes for a third time, despite the controversy surrounding his ‘performance’ at this year’s ceremony.
David Jason, Bruce Forsythe and Ant and Dec win at TV Awards
28th January 2011
Dermot O’Leary took on the glitziest job of the year as presenter of the 16th National Television Awards, which were broadcast to the nation on TV last night. Winners on the night included David Jason, Bruce Forsythe and Ant and Dec.
The Importance of a Facilitator
10th January 2011
What’s A Facilitator? A pretty face? A sparkling wit? It’s all of that and a whole lot more….
Natasha Kaplinsky Hosts Speakers Corner’s Olympic Business Breakfast
10th January 2011
Speakers Corner presents our latest showcase highlighting the best speaker talents around. Scintillating Conversation about the Olympics will be accompanied by a scrumptious breakfast.
Tess Daly and Terry Wogan to host Children in Need night 2010
19th November 2010
BBC Children in Need returns to our screens tonight hosted by Tess Daly and Sir Terry Wogan. The BBC's annual charity fundraising spectacular will aiming to raise millions for good causes at home and abroad. The seven hour marathon show will feature some of the UK's top TV, musical and theatrical personalities and acts.
Natasha Kaplinsky to leave FIVE News
15th October 2010
The TV newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky is to leave FIVE in December, the channel announced yesterday, bringing to an end the deal which made her Britain's highest-paid current-affairs presenter.
Cheltenham Festival set for record breaker
11th October 2010
The Cheltenham Literature Festival looks set for a record breaking year with more than 100,000 tickets sold before the first event opened on Friday, just 10,000 tickets than were sold during the whole of the 2009 festival.
Catch Charlie Luxton at the National Home Improvement Show
1st October 2010
Celebrity experts Charlie Luxton, Michael Holmes, Julia Kendell, and Matt James will be appearing at the National Home Improvement Show to answer visitors' questions and share their passions at special sessions. The National Home Improvement Show runs from today until Sunday at Earls Court in London.
Tonight Sir Clive Woodward Talks on BBC One’s ‘Inside Sport’
28th September 2010
Tonight Inside Sport asks the question ‘Is professionalism killing sport?’ Is there too little enjoyment and is it affecting sporting performances? Motivational speaker Sir Clive Woodward, Usain Bolt and Roger Federer give their opinions.
The Secret of Stephen Fry’s Wit? Imagination...
20th September 2010
If you are thinking of a personality who is lauded for their wit, Stephen Fry is a name that may immediately spring to mind. Stephen, who is presenting ‘Stephen Fry Live’ at the Royal Albert Hall tonight, says that imagination rather than intellectual prowess is the key.
Catch The Rob Brydon Show tonight on BBC 2
17th September 2010
Comedian, actor, and panel show host, Rob Brydon can add another string to his CV tonight with the first episode of his new chat show, The Rob Brydon Show. The star of Gavin and Stacey will be joined by David Walliams, Tom Deacon and Tm Jones in tonight's first show.
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off this Saturday
9th September 2010
This Saturday Strictly Come Dancing co-hosted by presenter and awards host Tess Daly will be raring and ready to go for the start of the eighth series. Felicity Kendal, Ann Widdecombe, Gavin Henson and Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams will all be competing for this year’s title.
New show Daybreak with Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley has kicked off
6th September 2010
The new show Daybreak replaced GMTV today and presenters Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley were enjoying the views from the Southbank as the sun rose on their brand new studio
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010
The 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.
Radio Presenters & Interviewers are More Popular than Ever
5th August 2010
There 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.
Joan Bakewell investigates the 'burden' of care for the elderly
26th July 2010
Deciding how Britain will pay for the care of its ageing citizens cannot be delayed any longer says Dame Joan Bakewell. Dame Joan has been travelling around the country to make a special programme for Panorama looking at the options of how to cope with the cost of caring for an ageing population.
David Beckham to Appear on Final ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’
1st July 2010
It 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 2010
Reports 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.
Arjun Rajyagor Wins Junior Apprentice 2010
11th June 2010
17 year old Arjun from Essex won the first series of Junior Apprentice last night, & the juniors showed the adults a thing or two as they posted the biggest profits ever recorded since The Apprentice began. Business keynote speaker Karren Brady was on hand to assist 'Uncle Lord Sugar'.
Heston Blumenthal’s Sweet Shop at Cheltenham Science Festival
9th June 2010
Science and sweets? It could only be Heston. The Cheltenham Science Festival kicks off today and chef extraordinaire and Bafta nominee Heston Blumenthal will be presenting his 'Sweet Shop' of delights.
Spelbound Wins Britain's Got Talent
7th June 2010
On Saturday night Spelbound took the crown of Britain’s Got Talent, and if they achieve anywhere near the success of last year’s winner dance group Diversity they will be on a dazzling trajectory.
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell to front 'Long Lost Families' show for ITV
18th May 2010
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell have signed up to host a new show on ITV1 that will help reunite familes. Long Lost Family will start in the Autumn, and will look at how people become estranged as well as the process of tracing lost relatives. "I've never been so excited about a show in my career," said Nicky. "I have a deep emotional connection with it, being an adopted person and having traced my own birth families."
Julie Walters leads the way in Bafta TV Awards nominations
17th May 2010
Julie Walters leads Bafta 2010 TV nominations after being nominated for twice in the leading actress category – for Mo and A Short Stay in Switzerland – in this year's television awards. David Mitchell, Harry Hill, Sophie Okonedo and Miranda Hart are all nominated twice too. Michael McIntyre received his first nomination in the entertainment category for his Comedy Roadshow.
Adrian Chiles on his way to ITV as its all change on the magazine show front
20th April 2010
Adrian Chiles is on his way to host GMTV as it is all change on both ITV's GMTV and the BBC's One Show as rumours are flying around regarding who will be hosting alongside Adrian Chiles and be taking over from him on The One Show - it is already known that Chris Evans will be hosting on Friday but beyond that is all speculation
The controller of Radio 4, Mark Damazer, leaves the speech station to become Master of St Peter's College, Oxford
15th April 2010
Peter Damazer, the head of Radio 4, has announced his departure from the speech station to take up an academic role. He will leave the BBC in October to become Master of St Peter's College, Oxford. Under Mark Damazer's watch, Radio 4's listening figures are the highest in a decade and decisions such as bringing Evan Davis to The Today Programme and Kirsty Young to present Desert Island Discs won him much praise from the listeners.
All Change at GMTV
4th March 2010
It's all change at GMTV as Penny Smith is leaving and John Stapleton moving to a 'special correspondent' role. John will be taking a more serious look at some of the m ajor issues of the day in order to raise the gravitas of the programme. Meanwhile Penny is presenting a new series on Radio 2 looking at poetry.
Dermot O'Leary hosts the glittering 2010 National Television Awards, Loose Women win Most Popular Factual programme and Stephen Fry the Special Recogn
25th January 2010
Daytime viewers of Loose Women voted it the Most Popular Factual progamme at the 2010 National Television Awards with panelists Carol McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson collecting the award on the night. The television award ceremony was hosted by Dermot O'Leary who was also part of the winning X Factor team. Entertainment was provided by X Factor's Joe McElderry and Jedwood - who would have thought...!
Kirsty Young, celebrity presenter of Desert Island Discs, presents BBC2's series 'The British Family'
19th January 2010
Kirsty Young, the celebrity presenter of Radio 4's Desert Island Discs presents BBC2's new series 'The British Family' aired on Monday nights at 9pm. The four part series examined the changing attitudes to marriage after the war and the impact that the sexual revolution had on the British family.
1,000 celebrities, speakers, comedians and television presenters have been added to 2010 edition of Who's Who
8th December 2009
Over 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
Terry Wogan confirms that Chris Evans will replace him as Radio 2 Breakfast host
7th September 2009
Sir 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.
Farewell & tributes for Fern Britton as she hands over to This Morning's new presenter Holly Willoughby
20th July 2009
Friday was Fern Britton's final day as presenter of This Morning with Phillip Schofield and she was given a star-studded send off with celebrity accolades from Paul O'Grady, Michael Ball, Matthew Kelly, Ricky Gervais, Jonny Vegas and even the Duchess of Kent. After much speculation, the new presenter of the ITV show is Holly Willoughby.
Sony Radio Award Winners include Speakers Corner facilitators, awards hosts and speakers
13th May 2009
Many of Speakers Corner's favourite awards hosts, facilitators and speakers achieved success this year in the Sony Radio awards including Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogerty who won the blue riband 'Breakfast Show of the Year Award', Nick Ferrari, Simon Mayo, Christian O'Connell and the host for the awards, Chris Evans
Harry Hill wins Bafta for best entertainment performer at the TV awards last night
27th April 2009
For the second year running, Harry Hill has taken the coveted best entertainment performance prize at the Bafta TV Awards. Other notable winners included David Attenborough who won the specialist factual programme award for 'Life in Cold Blood' and David Mitchell won the best comedy performance category for 'Peep Show'. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders were presented with the Fellowship, the Academy's highest accolade, in recognition of their popular shows together and their individual programmes such as "The Vicar of Dibley."
Radio 4 Presenters do Comedy Stand-up for Comic Relief
27th February 2009
Four BBC Radio 4 presenters - Libby Purves, Evan Davis, Laurie Taylor and Peter White are being coached as comedians for Comic Relief by Milton Jones, Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi and Josie Long. "Being funny is no joke" says Libby Purves.
Entertainment & Arts Review of 2008
30th December 2008
A 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 2008
Some 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 2008
Nominations are out for this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards. The event celebrates excellence in children's film, television and video games.
'Thrilled' Natasha Kaplinsky has a baby boy
29th September 2008
Natasha Kaplinsky gave birth to a baby boy The newsreader, 36, gave birth to her son, who has not been named, at a London hospital at 8.30am.
Russell Brand & Chris Moyles pick up Sony award
13th May 2008
Comic Russell Brand has won a Gold award for his BBC Radio 2 show at this year's Sony awards. Radio 1's Chris Moyles took home the prize for Best Breakfast Show, beating Johnny Vaughan from Capital 95.8.
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan move to digital broadcaster UKTV
18th April 2008
Chat show duo Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan will move to digital broadcaster UKTV in the autumn.
Radio 'Oscars' nominations revealed
10th April 2008
The BBC's dominance over the commercial radio sector is clear as it receives all nominations for Sony Station of the Year
Stars sign up to Sport Relief
5th February 2008
Sport Relief 2008 is all about challenging yourself, friends, family and colleagues to do something sporty to raise cash.
Parkinson's last stand
26th November 2007
The 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 2007
Pop 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 2007
In the end, the National Television Awards, which have been held in London, could have been rebranded Ant and Dec's Wednesday Night Takeaway.
Stars come out for Radio 1 birthday
6th September 2007
Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher and Tony Blackburn will present a series of programmes on Radio 1 as part of the station's 40th birthday celebrations
Awards haul for Coronation Street
5th September 2007
Coronation Street has won four prizes at the TV Quick and TV Choice awards, beating rival EastEnders to best soap
Torvill & Dean are back on the ice
18th January 2006
The UK's favourite ice dancers, Torvil & Dean are back on TV, training and coaching a group of celebrities in ITV's ice dance reality competition 'Dancing on Ice'
Jonathan Ross Reviews
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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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