Comedy After Dinner Speakers
Speakers Corner has a huge array of comedians and performers available for after dinner speaking. Our extensive catalogue features a host of well-known TV personalities as well as the brightest emerging talent on the comedy scene. The list also spans the genres ranging from the impressions of Rory Bremner to the satire of Armando Iannucci to the stand-up of Michael McIntyre. Humour can enhance the mood of any event and our professional speakers are experts in hitting the right tone.
For more information on after dinner comedy speakers or details for booking an after dinner comedy speaker for your next event, please contact us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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Abandoman
Funny Music Man
Few acts on the comedy circuit attracted such attention and acclaim as Abandoman did on their first run at the Edinburgh Fringe.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Aaronovitch
Journalist & Broadcaster
Columnist for The Times, David Aaronovitch is a greatly respected journalist, author and TV presenter.
£2.5 - £5K -
Lesley Abdela
Women's Rights Expert
Winner of the 2009 UK Woman Political Journalist of the Year and an expert in gender, human rights and democratic empowerment, Lesley Abdela is a fascinating speaker.
< £2.5k -
Michael Acton Smith
Mind Candy
Following the immense success of Firebox, Michael shares his success stories. A young and gifted entrepreneur, Michael's presentation is fun and enthusiastic.
£10 - £15K -
Alex (Robert Bathurst)
Cabaret Act
Robert Bathurst from Cold Feet plays Alex - a cartoon investment banker - in a world tour. Alex is now available for corporate events.
£5 - £10K -
Douglas Alexander
A strategic adviser to international law firm Pinsent Masons, and a senior adviser to U2 frontman Bono on development and investment in Africa, Douglas Alexander is a respected keynote speaker
£10 - £15K -
Benedict Allen
Adventurer & Survival Expert
Benedict Allen's after dinner speeches are full of tales of exploration and adventure, as well as invaluable and inspirational business lessons.
£2.5 - £5K -
James Allen
Formula 1
A popular awards host and after dinner speaker, Formula One commentator James Allen has won awards for his coverage of the race track, able to draw on his exhaustive industry expertise at lightning speed.
£5 - £10K -
Kirstie Allsopp
Bricks & Mortar
Star of hit television series, Location, Location, Location alongside Phil Spencer, Kirstie is one of the leading property gurus on television today.
£15K & Over -
Clive Anderson
Former Barrister & Comedian
Recognised as one of the UK’s cleverest and funniest TV and print satirists and authors, Clive Anderson is a former barrister and an award-winning comedian.
£10 - £15K -
Jamie Anderson
Top 25 Management Thinkers
Professor Jamie Anderson - one of the world's top 25 management thinkers, and an adept after dinner and keynote speaker on business and management issues.
£5 - £10K -
Phil Ashby
RAC Officer
Hero and story-teller, Major Phil Ashby makes audiences stand to attention at corporate events as he shares thrilling episodes from his prestigious career as a Royal Marines officer and UN peacekeeper.
< £2.5k -
Paddy Ashdown
Liberal Democrat
Rt Hon. Lord Ashdown GCMG KBE is the former leader of the Lib Dem party, an EU and UN representative and an internationally renowned speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Tom Avery
Polar Explorer
The combination of a career in the City with Arthur Andersen before embarking on his explorations, makes Tom Avery a unique & winning motivational speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Peter Avis
UK Restaurant Manager of the Year
From dishwasher to UK Restaurant Manager of the Year, Peter Avis’s rise through the hospitality industry epitomises the power of hard work, humility and perseverance.
< £2.5k -
Steve Backshall
From sharks to strictly
BAFTA-winning wildlife presenter Steve Backshall is best known for his work on CBBC's Deadly 60 and Lost Land of the Tiger, Lost Land of the Volcano and Lost Land of the Jaguar.
£5 - £10K -
Clare Balding
Sporting Star & TV Host
Multi-award winning sports presenter, former jockey Clare, can be seen and heard across all the major sporting events although her passion will always be horses.
£10 - £15K -
Damian Barr
Art & Culture
Damian Barr is a journalist, Radio 4 playwright, Host of the Shoreditch House Literary Salon and cultural entrepreneur.
< £2.5k -
Alistair Barrie
Comedian, Actor & MC
Comedian, Actor & MC, Alistair Barrie is superb and great value for any event.
£2.5 - £5K -
Chris Barrie
Impressionist & Comedian
Mr Gordon Brittas in The Brittas Empire, Arnie Rimmer in Red Dwarf, Chris is a fantastic awards host and after dinner speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Martin Bayfield
International Rugby Star
At 6 foot 10, former British Lion and England International Martin, is unquestionably one of the biggest people on the after dinner circuit! He is also a presenter on Crimewatch.
£5 - £10K -
Nelly Ben Hayoun
Space Orchestra
Dubbed the “Willy Wonka of design and science”, Nelly is on a mission to bring chaos, subversion and disorder into the design and scientific world.
< £2.5k -
Jasmine Birtles
Financial Commentator
Jasmine manages to mix finance and comedy "a kind of laughing stockbroker!"
£5 - £10K -
Roger Black
Olympic Champion
Former Olympic athlete and gold medallist at the World, European and Commonwealth Games, Roger is a TV sports presenter and an experienced motivational speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Brian Blessed
Actor & Adventurer
Brian Blessed is one of this country’s best known and highly respected actors.
£5 - £10K -
David Blunkett
Labour MP
David Blunkett in his political life has been in charge of many of the major governmental portfolios. Equally adept at keynote speaking & anecdotal story telling.
£5 - £10K -
Chris Boardman
Olympic Gold Cyclist
Chris Boardman is arguably one of Britain’s most successful cyclists with 3 World Hour Records, an Olympic Gold and holder of the prestigious yellow jersey in the Tour De France.
£5 - £10K -
Kyran Bracken
Rugby & Dancing on Ice
Rugby World Cup winner; Dancing on Ice star, and entrepreneur, Kyran Bracken is one of the UK’s most insightful and engaging after dinner entertainers.
£2.5 - £5K -
Gyles Brandreth
Comedian & Former MP
MP, scrabble champion, author, cabaret artist and world record holder of the world's longest after dinner speech, Gyles delights and entertains on any occasion.
£5 - £10K -
Guy Browning
Guardian Columnist
Guy Browning is unique as a business speaker who has previously worked on-stage alongside some of the world’s biggest comedy names.
£2.5 - £5K -
Michael Buerk
Journalist & Newsreader
One of Britain's most celebrated BBC journalists & newsreaders, Michael is an exceptional conference presenter & facilitator.
£5 - £10K -
Geoff Burch
Business Guru
Unconventional but brilliantly entertaining business speaker, bringing hilarity to many topics including sales, customer service & people motivation.
£2.5 - £5K -
Dee Caffari
Iconic Female Sailor
International sailing star Dee Caffari is a motivational speaker and inspirational keynote speaker who invokes emotion in audiences and conveys valuable business lessons.
£5 - £10K -
Simon Calder
Travel Writer & Speaker
Simon Calder is one of Britain's leading travel commentators, he writes regular columns in the Independant newspaper and is a presenter on TV's Holiday show.
£2.5 - £5K -
Bill Callaghan
Beefeater & After Dinner
When a tourist posted a clip of Bill Callaghan’s London tour to Youtube, and racked up 2 million hits, the Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London and ‘stand-up historian’ became a celebrity.
< £2.5k -
Simon Callow
Actor & Writer
Simon Callow, famous actor, director and writer, has appeared in many films, including the hugely popular Four Weddings and a Funeral.
£5 - £10K -
Alastair Campbell
Political PR
Arguably the most famous Press Secretary the UK has ever seen, Alastair is an intelligent and insightful keynote speaker.
£10 - £15K -
Darren Campbell
Olympic Medallist
Darren Campbell – Olympic gold medallist and a sprinter who always gave his all and retired having won medals at all four majors – is a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.
£2.5 - £5K -
Antonio Carluccio
Carluccio's
Antonio Carluccio, the much loved & respected Italian cookery writer, has celebrated over 50 years of cooking and eating genuine, regional Italian food & wine.
£5 - £10K -
Andrew Castle
Tennis court to small screen
British no.1 tennis champion, GMTV presenter, Strictly Come Dancing contestant, after dinner speaker & awards host.
£2.5 - £5K -
Malcolm Castle
Firefighter
Fireman, entrepreneur, adventure sports enthusiast, poet and professional speaker all in one! Malcolm Castle is prolific, intelligent, charismatic and funny – the ideal after dinner speaker.
< £2.5k -
Alan Chambers
Polar Explorer
As a Royal Marine, Alan Chambers spent 16 years exploring the world’s most hostile and thrilling environments, including jungles, deserts and frozen tundra.
£2.5 - £5K -
Bob Champion
Jockey
Champion jockey and winner of the Grand National, Bob's life and fight against cancer were portrayed in a book and a film starring John Hurt.
< £2.5k -
Giles Chance
Chinese Business
Giles Chance is a leading expert on Chinese business, and an adept and experienced keynote speaker on business and finance, emerging markets and economics.
£5 - £10K -
Ken Clarke
Former Chancellor of The Exchequer, Ken is the Conservative MP for Rushcliffe. He speaks on life and politics today and how he sees the world changing.
£5 - £10K -
Oz Clarke
Wine Expert
Wine expert, best selling author, star of food and drink alongside Jilly Goolden, Oz Clarke's wine tasting sessions and speeches about wine are always a hit.
£5 - £10K -
Ed Coats
Doctor & Adventurer
Plucked from obscurity, Ed Coats was selected, after a gruelling interview, to be part of Team QinetiQ with Ben Fogle and James Cracknell on their race to the South Pole.
£2.5 - £5K -
Quinton Coetzee
Survival Expert
A specialist on bush survival and tribal existence, Quinton uses this as a metaphor for business excellence including teamwork and self-motivation.
£2.5 - £5K -
Clive Coleman
Legal Correspondent
Chief legal correspondent, barrister, broadcaster & comedy script writer, Clive writes & delivers witty material on diverse subjects
£2.5 - £5K -
Pierluigi Collina
Football Referee
The most famous football referee in the world, Pierluigi Collina provides a fascinating glimpse of what it takes to be the best and stay the best.
£15K & Over -
Ben Collins
Top Gear's The Stig
Formerly Top Gear's The Stig, and Daniel Craig's stunt driver in James Bond, Ben won the 2010 24 hour LeMans race, and is an exceptional after dinner speaker and awards host.
£5 - £10K -
Alexis Conran
Magician & Security Expert
Alexis Conran, starred in the Real Hustle, and since has turned the world of scamming into an entertaining art form. He was voted ITV's This Morning's 'Consumer Man'.
£2.5 - £5K -
John Conteh
Boxing Champion
British boxer and former World Light Heavyweight boxing champion.
< £2.5k -
Nina Conti
Ventriloquist & Comedian
Nina Conti is a British actress, comedian and ventriloquist. Her on-stage puppet sidekick is a depressed monkey named Monk.
£5 - £10K -
Lucy Cooke
Sloth Lover
Only wildlife presenter Lucy Cooke can make an audience of cynics go gooey over sloths (and successfully identify a resemblance between them and the Beatles).
£2.5 - £5K -
Chris Cowdrey
Former Cricketer & Awards Host
With cricket in the genes, Chris is in demand for both after dinner and motivational speaking.
< £2.5k -
James Cracknell
Rowing Gold Medallist
Double Olympic rowing Gold medallist and world record holder. James Cracknell OBE has also achieved the epic feat of rowing the Atlantic with Ben Fogle.
£5 - £10K -
Steve Cram
BBC Athletics Commentator
Steve Cram is one of the world’s most successful middle distance athletes of all time. Since retiring he is now one of the BBC’s most respected commentators.
£5 - £10K -
BJ Cunningham
Creative Business
BJ Cunningham, charismatic keynote speaker, is a serial entrepreneur who demonstrates that authentic branding is vital to build and retain customer loyalty.
£2.5 - £5K -
Steve Cunningham
Blind Vision
When Steve Cunningham speaks at a conference or event, "even the most hard bitten of audiences find it tough to disguise a watery eye or lump in the throat".
< £2.5k -
Declan Curry
Business Journalist
Journalist, speaker & conference chair Declan Curry was one of the BBC's most recognisable business presenters.
£2.5 - £5K -
Matthew D'Ancona
Sunday Telegraph
Author & former editor of The Spectator, Matthew D'Ancona is an engaging and passionate speaker on politics & current affairs, Britishness and the digital age.
£2.5 - £5K -
Lawrence Dallaglio
England Rugby
English rugby union player and former captain Lawrence Dallaglio was part of the winning rugby world cup team in 2003.
£5 - £10K -
Zubin Damania
Turntable Health
Entrepreneur, doctor and rapper ‘ZDoggMD’ Zubin Damania wants to shake up healthcare with ideas as bold and personable as his satirical videos.
£15K & Over -
Karen Darby
SimplySwitch
Karen Darby is a serial entrepreneur, and has been a leading figure in business for over 25 years.
£5 - £10K -
Karen Darke
Paralympic Medalist
Paralympic cycling champion Karen Darke is an adventurer, author and motivational speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Simon Davis
Country House Rescue
Country House Rescue presenter Simon Davis is an entrepreneur, restaurant and event consultant, country house specialist, journalist, publisher, keynote speaker and broadcaster.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jason Dawe
Motoring Journalist
Motoring Expert and supreme raconteur, Jason Dawe is equally adept at recounting hilarious anecodotes or being inspiring and motivating at any gathering.
£2.5 - £5K -
Matt Dawson
England Rugby
England rugby world cup winner, Matt Dawson is a man of many talents - chef, dancer and pundit, and he is an exceptional business and after dinner speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Tommy Docherty
Scotland Footballer
"The Doc"- great Scottish football legend and king of the one liners, Tommy has created a new legend in the celebrity speaking world.
< £2.5k -
Monty Don
Horticulture Presenter
Montagu Don, Gardeners World presenter, is a garden writer and broadcaster, and a charismatic keynote speaker and awards host.
£5 - £10K -
Dougie Donnelly
TV Sports Pundit
Scottish TV sports presenter, Dougie Donnelly best associated with football, golf and snooker is an outstanding speaker, compere and awards host.
£2.5 - £5K -
Marcus du Sautoy
Professor of Mathematics
Prof for the Public Understanding of Science & Mathmatics, Marcus du Sautoy is a brilliant communicator for events in the public & private sector.
£5 - £10K -
Dion Dublin
International Footballer
Dion Dublin is an ex-professional footballer, musician, TV presenter and an accomplished and popular award host.
£2.5 - £5K -
Simon Duffy
Simon Duffy is the co-founder of Bulldog Natural Skincare, the UK’s first and largest natural skincare brand for men.
£2.5 - £5K -
Richard Dunwoody
Winning Jockey
Richard Dunwoody is an award winning champion jockey; an extreme adventurer; a Strictly Come Dancing star, and a tireless charity campaigner.
£2.5 - £5K -
Kevin Dutton
Research Scientist
Kevin Dutton has a Ph.D in Psychology, and is an expert on the science of social influence. He is a charismatic and unique after dinner speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Frances Edmonds
Communications Expert
Frances Edmonds is one of the best after dinner speakers, conference speakers and facilitators around communication and cooperation.
£2.5 - £5K -
Huw Edwards
Broadcaster & Presenter
Huw Edwards is the main presenter on BBC News at Ten. He also appears regularly on the radio and has covered the last two General Elections on Radio 4.
£10 - £15K -
Shaun Ellis
Wolf Behaviour
Shaun Ellis conducts research on wolves in a unique way – by living with the wolves becoming part of their world. He is a charismatic and inspiring speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones
The Black Farmer
Responsible for the successful food launch, The Black Farmer® label, Wilfred is a classic entrepreneur with an “anything is possible” attitude.
£2.5 - £5K -
Philip Escoffey
Mind Reader
After dinner entertainer Philip Escoffey occupies a unique world – that of mind readers, the paranormal and psychics.
< £2.5k -
Gavin Esler
News Presenter & Leadership Author
An award-winning broadcaster, novelist and journalist, Gavin Esler is a valued after dinner speaker and conference host.
£5 - £10K -
Ieuan Evans
Rugby Union Winger
Holder of almost every record in Welsh Rugby. Ieuan is a fantastic keynote speaker on leadership and an entertaining after dinner speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jo Fairley
Green & Blacks Co-founder
Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after speaker on entrepreneurism, CSR and marketing & branding.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jonathan Fenby
Trusted Sources
Author and Journalist, Jonathan Fenby's vast experience of China and Hong Kong ideally positions him for both after dinner or keynote speeches on these topics.
£2.5 - £5K -
Nick Ferrari
Breakfast Radio Host
The outspoken and humorous presenter of LBC’s flagship radio show, Nick Ferrari entertains corporate audiences as an after dinner speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ranulph Fiennes
Everest Explorer
Riverboat, hovercraft, manhaul sledge, skidoo…you name it, ‘The World’s Great Living Explorer’ Sir Ranulph Fiennes has probably travelled on it during one of his many record-breaking endeavours.
£5 - £10K -
Daniel Finkelstein
The Times
An award-winning journalist, former political adviser, TV panellist and columnist, Daniel Finkelstein is a sought after speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tim Fitzhigham
Comedian Adventurer
Tim Fitzhigham's far-fetched exploits are recounted in hilarious manner and are ideally suited for any corporate event to leave the audience in stitches.
£2.5 - £5K -
Sean Fitzpatrick
Former All Blacks Captain
Sean Fitzpatrick (‘Fitzy’) translates what he learned on the pitch as an international rugby legend to performance in business.
£5 - £10K -
Paul Fletcher
Professional Footballer
Paul Fletcher is a former professional footballer who has achieved great success in business and is a witty and motivational after dinner and conference speaker.
< £2.5k -
Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff
Cricketer & TV Presenter
Andrew Flintoff MBE, one of the great British cricket heroes, is now concentrating on life as a television personality and a charismatic and motivational after-dinner speaker.
£10 - £15K -
Shelagh Fogarty
Radio Broadcaster
Shelagh Fogarty is a multiple Sony Radio Award winner, television presenter and journalist.
£2.5 - £5K -
Fiona Foster
TV Travel Host
Fiona Foster is one of the UKs best loved TV and radio hosts. She is also a glamorous, knowledgeable and consummate awards host.
£2.5 - £5K -
Lynne Franks
PR Guru
One of the world's top PR & marketing strategists, futurist Lynne has tracked consumer patterns for thirty years predicting lifestyle preferences & directions.
£5 - £10K -
Bobby Friedman
Political Writer
Bobby Friedman, writer, broadcaster, journalist and keynote speaker, is author of Speaker John Bercow’s biography, Bercow: Rowdy Living in the Tory Party.
£2.5 - £5K -
Frank Furness
Motivational & After Dinner
Frank Furness is an inspiring motivational and after dinner speaker who has influenced audiences all over the world with his comical and animated speeches.
£5 - £10K -
Mark Gallagher
F1 Businessman
A broadcaster and leading figure in the adrenaline-charged world of Formula One, Mark Gallagher translates his experiences from the race track into the language of business.
£2.5 - £5K -
Bob Geldof
Social Campaigner
Rock star, political activist, philanthropist and icon, Sir Bob Geldof is a symbol of creativity, energy and a conviction to improve our world.
£15K & Over -
Uri Geller
Magician & Psychic
With talents reaching far beyond bending spoons, Uri Geller mystifies, shapes, influences and inspires.
£10 - £15K -
PY Gerbeau
Retail Expert
Renowned for his work at the Dome & EuroDisney, PY heads up the Xscape retail complex and has a wealth of business knowledge to share.
£5 - £10K -
Graham Gooch
Former Cricket Captain
Former England Cricket Captain and widely regarded as one of England's greatest ever batsman. Graham is also a renowned TV and radio pundit.
< £2.5k -
Jilly Goolden
Wine Expert
Jilly is one of Britain's top wine tasters and taught the nation everything there was to know about wine for nearly two decades on Food & Drink.
£5 - £10K -
Gilan Gork
Gilan Gork fuses marketing expertise, psychological ploys, and behavioural economics into tools for corporate audiences seeking to take their careers and companies to the next level.
£5 - £10K -
Pete Goss
Sailor & Adventurer
With a record of excellence in sailing, Pete rescued a fellow competitor in the 1996/7 Vendee Globe and was honoured with an MBE and the Legion d'Honneur.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Gower
Motivational Cricketer
A former England cricket captain and one of the most successful English cricketers, David continues to entertain all as a TV personality and commentator
£5 - £10K -
Will Greenwood
Rugby player & Pundit
England’s rugby World Cup hero Will Greenwood is one of the sport’s most engaging, intelligent and witty after dinner speakers. He is also a succesful businessman, running superskillstravel.com.
£5 - £10K -
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympic Star
Britain's most successful paralympic athlete, Tanni is an esteemed ambassador for disabled athletes and popular motivational speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Bear Grylls
Adventurer & TV Presenter
The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, keen environmentalist, survival specialist and TV star, Bear Grylls is a inspirational speaker for any event.
£15K & Over -
Dave Gunson
Air Traffic Controller
After hearing air traffic controller Dave speak, air travel will never be the same again.
< £2.5k -
Krishnan Guru Murthy
TV News Presenter
Newsreader, TV presenter and authority on endless topics, Krishnan is sparkly and articulate as a keynote or after-dinner speaker, and awards host.
£5 - £10K -
Pen Hadow
Polar Guide
Pen Hadow was the first Briton to trek, without resupply, to both Poles. He is a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.
£2.5 - £5K -
William Hague
International Political Leader
Former leader of the Conservative Party and Foreign Secretary, William Hague uses his blend of corporate and political experience to engage with the audience.
£15K & Over -
Monty Halls
Marine Biologist
A marine biologist, explorer, travel writer and speaker, Monty Halls is a man with a wealth of experience and stories for every audience.
£5 - £10K -
Ken Hames
Army to Business
Ken Hames, motivational and inspirational after dinner speaker, made the leap from an impressive military career to showcasing his adventuring skills in front of the camera.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tim Hames
Venture Capital Expert
Former chief leader writer and regular columnist for the Times newspaper, Tim Hames has the inside scoop on the murky goings on in the political and financial landscape.
< £2.5k -
Phil Hammond
TV Doctor
Phil Hammond is a doctor, writer, broadcaster and comedian. He was twice nominated for the prestigious Perrier award at the Edinburgh Festival, and writes Private Eye’s acclaimed medical column.
£2.5 - £5K -
Richard Hammond
Top Gear Presenter
Star of Top Gear, Total Wipeout and various engineering & science programmes, Richard Hammond's wit makes him a favourite for awards or after dinner speaking.
£15K & Over -
Alan Hansen
Football Pundit
One of the most respected pundits in football today, Alan Hansen made his name as a pundit on Match of the Day from 1992 to 2014.
£10 - £15K -
Tim Harford
FT Columnist
Tim Harford writes a column in the Financial Times, and presented the BBC’s Trust Me I'm An Economist. He is a charismatic keynote speaker, and spoke at TED Global.
£5 - £10K -
Gavin Hastings
International Rugby
Former Captain of Scotland and British Lions Rugby, Gavin Hastings is one of Scotland's most famous sporting motivational and after dinner speakers.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tony Hawks
Author & Comedian
Tony Hawks dry wit and ability to improvise makes him an ideal choice of host at award ceremonies.
£5 - £10K -
Charles Hazlewood
Conductor
Charismatic, entertaining and inspiring, Charles Hazlewood is a globally-renowned orchestra conductor on a mission: to expose the role that music can play in all our lives.
£2.5 - £5K -
Lorraine Heggessey
TV Exec
Lorraine is the former Chief Executive of the production company Talkback Thames. She was the first ever female BBC One controller and is now a lauded keynote speaker and media consultant.
£5 - £10K -
Nick Hewer
PR Expert & Star of the Apprentice
Formerly Alan Sugar's right-hand man on the BBC's The Apprentice, now a presenter in his own right. Nick's wonderfully dry humour and lifetime of business experience make him an accomplished speaker.
£10 - £15K -
Anthony Hilton
Financial Journalist
Four recessions and seven banking crises later, Anthony Hilton is well qualified to provide perspective on international money markets and the current economic state.
< £2.5k -
Marc Hogan
Communications Expert
From sales & communication skills trainer to stand up comedian in less than 9 months - Marc fuses psychology, common sense & humour with real life business examples.
< £2.5k -
Eamonn Holmes
Journalist & Broadcaster
Presenter of the National Lottery programme Jet Set, Eamonn Holmes was the face of breakfast television for over 12 years.
£5 - £10K -
Michael Howard
Former Politician
A talented after dinner and keynote speaker, Michael Howard speaks about his experiences in politics, as well as law, transatlantic relations and economics.
£10 - £15K -
Justin Hughes
Red Arrows Pilot
A former Red Arrow & RAF fighter pilot, Justin offers an insight into the workings of the world's most celebrated formation aerobatic team.
£5 - £10K -
Jake Humphrey
Sport Presenter
Jake Humphrey, presenter of BBC's Formula 1 and BT Sport's football coverage, is a consummate and charismatic conference facilitator, after dinner speaker and awards host.
£10 - £15K -
John Humphrys
Journalist & Broadcaster
Millions of people wake up to the sound of his voice, as John Humphrys entertains and inspires on The Today Show every morning.
£5 - £10K -
Mark Hunter
Olympic Gold Medallist
Mark Hunter, Olympic gold medalist, is a natural and charismatic motivational speaker. His win at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was Great Britain's first ever lightweight rowing medal.
£2.5 - £5K -
Richard Huntingford
Media Businessman
Richard Huntingford has over 30 years of executive roles incluing CEO of Chrysalis plc & Executive Chairman of Virgin Radio. He's currently Chairman of Wireless Group.
£2.5 - £5K -
Geoff Hurst
England Footballer
An iconic figure in global sport, Sir Geoff Hurst is the first and only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final.
£5 - £10K -
Armando Iannucci
Satirist & Writer
Armando Iannucci is a comedian, writer, director, performer, radio producer and Oscar nominee. A great after dinner speaker and awards host.
£10 - £15K -
John Inverdale
Sports Pundit
Award-winning radio/TV presenter, John Inverdale has covered most of the major sporting events including the Olympics, Wimbledon and Rugby & Football World Cups.
£2.5 - £5K -
Kevin Ivison
Bomb Disposal Operator
Kevin Ivison is an ex bomb disposal expert who suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a dramatic and traumatic ordeal in Iraq. His remarkable story of recovery is inspirational.
< £2.5k -
Mike Jackson
Former Army General
Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson is a powerful keynote leadership speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Simon Jenkins
Current Affairs Commentator
The Times and London Evening Standard journalist, Simon Jenkins, is an engaging and knowledgeable commentator on the world we live in today.
£2.5 - £5K -
Boris Johnson
Mayor of London
Former Mayor of London and current Foreign Secretary. Conservative politician, columnist and Brexit campaigner, Boris Johnson's is an infamous speaker.
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Luke Johnson
VC & Business Leader
Luke Johnson grew Pizza Express from 12 restaurants to over 250. He then started Signature, which owned The Ivy and Le Caprice, as well as the Belgo chain.
£5 - £10K -
Graham Jones
Lieutenant Colonel Graham Jones - conductor, Royal Military Band Leader and after dinner speaker – is charming, insightful, and awe-inspiring.
< £2.5k -
Tessa Jowell
Politician & Former Minister of Culture
Tessa is a warm and funny personality with a wealth of experience to share. Tessa is an experienced topical keynote or after dinner speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Miles Jupp
Actor-comedian
Popular comedian, actor, and TV panellist, Miles Jupp appeals to audiences young and old as an awards host and after dinner speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Ben Kay
Former England Rugby Player
England rugby international and World Cup winner, Ben Kay, with his ready wit and intelligent analysis of sport is an unbeatable motivational and after dinner speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Kevin Keegan
Football Star
Former England footballer and manger, Kevin Keegan won the European Footballer of the Year twice and has since forged a successful career in football management and punditry.
£5 - £10K -
Kevin Kelly
IT Commentator & Founder of Cool Tools
Founding executive editor of Wired magazine, conservationist and keynote speaker, Kevin Kelly is a world-leading specialist on the information technology revolution.
£15K & Over -
Spencer Kelly
Technology TV Presenter
TV and Radio presenter, and technology guru, Spencer Kelly has broadcast to the nation upside down, mid-air and hanging off a cliff-face.
£2.5 - £5K -
Simon King
Wildlife Filmmaker
Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world.
£5 - £10K -
Kane Kramer
Inventor & Businessman
Kane Kramer is a serial inventor. His inventions include the technology behind the MP3 player and Monical. He is an inspirational after dinner speaker and a fascinating keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Allan Lamb
England Cricketer
Allan played cricket for Northamptonshire and England amassing 4654 test runs with 14 centuries and 33502 first class runs in the process.
£2.5 - £5K -
Neil Laughton
Inspirational Explorer
Neil Laughton is a highly successful entrepreneur and adventurer. He has a knack of making people believe that they can follow their dreams if they step out of their comfort zone.
£2.5 - £5K -
Graeme Le Saux
Chelsea Footballer
Graeme Le Saux is one of the most articulate speakers from the world of football. He has made the transition from playing for England to pundit with ease.
£5 - £10K -
Matt Le Tissier
Football Personality
Matt Le Tissier is one of the most gifted English footballers of his generation. He is now a football commentator and appears on the award winning football show, Soccer Saturday on Sky.
£5 - £10K -
Nick Leeson
Banking Scandal Veteran
Nick Leeson was jailed for bringing down his former employer, Barings Bank, and credited with causing the biggest financial scandal of the twentieth century.
£5 - £10K -
Steve Leonard
TV Presenter & Veterinarian
Veterinary Surgeon & TV Presenter Steve Leonard is a well-known wildlife broadcaster and is often described as “TV’s best-loved vet".
£2.5 - £5K -
Denise Lewis
Olympic Runner & Pundit
Olympic gold winner and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Denise Lewis is a TV pundit and corporate host of the highest calibre.
£5 - £10K -
Rod Liddle
Journalist
Former editor of the Today programme, Rod Liddle is an entertaining after dinner speaker with a great knowledge of politicians - especially useless politicians.
£2.5 - £5K -
Giles Long
Olympic Swimmer
Giles Long is a successful Paralympic swimmer whose journey to success is unusual and inspirational. He is an after dinner speaker and keynote speaker of the highest calibre.
£2.5 - £5K -
Joanna Lumley
Actress & Social Campaigner
Ab Fab actress, model and charity campaigner, Joanna Lumley OBE is a British Institution.
£15K & Over -
Charlie Luxton
Environmental Campaigner
Charlie Luxton is an architectural designer who is passionate about the environment and sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design.
£2.5 - £5K -
Penny Mallory
Motoring Journalist
Journalist, TV presenter and inspirational speaker, Penny Mallory was the first woman in the world to qualify to drive a world rally car.
£2.5 - £5K -
Stephen Mangan
Green Wing Actor
Stephen Mangan is an English comedy and stage actor, best known for his roles as Guy Secretan in the television series Green Wing and Dan Moody in I'm Alan Partridge.
£10 - £15K -
Michael Mansfield QC
Barrister
Michael Mansfield QC – the UK’s leading defence barrister - is a highly sought-after, charismatic and captivating keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Andrew Marr
Political Commentator
Former Journalist of the Year, Andrew Marr explores life in politics, media and the world today, and is both an after dinner and a prestigious keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Francesca Martinez
Funny Girl
Francesca Martinez - stand-up comedian and actress - and UK’s Motivator of the year award nominee. Winner of the 2011 Fringe Media Network Award.
£2.5 - £5K -
James May
Top Gear
James presented Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. He is a fantastic and amusing after dinner speaker and perfect for any corporate event
£10 - £15K -
Perry McCarthy (The Original Stig)
The Original Stig
From Formula One to the small screen; from sporting champion to TV legend - Perry McCarthy left the fast lane to become the original Stig on Top Gear.
£2.5 - £5K -
Martin McCourt
Ex Dyson CEO
Former Chief Executive of Dyson, Martin McCourt, is an innovative thinker with great knowledge of sales and marketing in some of the world’s most successful companies.
£5 - £10K -
Peter McDonald
After Dinner Doc
Peter McDonald, Consultant Surgeon and after dinner speaker, is revered for his observational and hilarious take on the inner sanctum of the medical world.
< £2.5k -
Paul McGinley
Paul McGinley is an Irish golfer who famously holed a ten-foot putt on the 18th hole against Jim Furyk at The Belfry to win the Ryder Cup for Europe in 2002.
£15K & Over -
Barry McGuigan
Former Boxer
One of the finest Irish boxers, Featherweight Champion of the World Barry McGuigan is now a renowned boxing commentator on television & radio.
£5 - £10K -
Pixie McKenna
As presenter of Channel 4’s primetime, BAFTA-winning medical series 'Embarrassing Bodies’, Dr Pixie McKenna is unshockable.
£2.5 - £5K -
Andrew McMillan
Customer Engagement Expert
Passionate about exemplary customer service, Andrew McMillan creates an unwavering connection with every audience he addresses as an engaging after dinner and keynote speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jake Meyer
Motivational Mountaineer
The youngest Britain to ever climb Everest and the world record holder for the youngest person to climb 'The Seven Summits', Jake is a natural and inspiring speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Geoff Miller
England Cricketer
Former England cricketer, Geoff Miller is a proficient and sparkling speaker. His self proclaimed greatest attribute was keeping his team mates amused.
£2.5 - £5K -
David Mitchell
Comedian & Writer
Actor, stand-up comic and star of award-winning Peep Show, David Mitchell is one of the UK's foremost comedians.
£15K & Over -
Graham Mitchell
Wine Expert
Entertaining & witty, wine expert Graham Mitchell will take you on a fascinating and amusing journey on the perils and joys of wine.
£2.5 - £5K -
Chris Moon
Inspirational Cyclist
Despite serious adversity in his life, Chris Moon continues to astound as he goes one step beyond perceived limits.
£5 - £10K -
Stirling Moss
Former Racing Driver
The greatest driver never to win the Formula 1 World Championship, Stirling is a British motor racing legend.
£5 - £10K -
Stephen Mulhern
Magical TV Talent
Stephen Mulhern is one of the most popular young presenters in the business.
£10 - £15K -
Andrew Neil
daily Politics
Former Journalist of the Year and one of Debrett’s 500 most influential people in 2015, Andrew Neil is a respected figure in business, current affairs and politics.
£5 - £10K -
James Nesbitt
Cold Feet Star
Star of Television & Film, James Nesbitt brings that bit of showbiz to any event.
£15K & Over -
Steven Norris
Conservative Politician
Former Conservative MP and Minister for Transport for London. Ran for London mayor as the Tory candidate in the 2000 and 2004 elections.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tom O'Connor
Actor & Comedian
One of the most popular TV faces of the 70s and 80s, Tom O’Connor is a British entertainment legend.
£2.5 - £5K -
Andi Osho
Stand-Up Comedy
Comedy writer, stand-up star and hot new talent on the corporate circuit, Andi Osho is a fresh and exciting awards host and after dinner performer.
£2.5 - £5K -
Nicholas Owen
BBC News
A presenter with BBC News. For well over a decade before that he hosted all ITN's major bulletins, including Channel Four News and News at Ten.
£2.5 - £5K -
Andy Pag
Sustainable Adventurer
Andy Pag is an adept and experienced keynote speaker on environmentalism and sustainability. He drove round the world powered by used cooking oil in an old school bus.
< £2.5k -
Theo Paphitis
Dragon's Den
Born in Limassol, Cyprus, Theo came to England with his parents when he was six years old. He has built his reputation on turning around failing businesses.
£15K & Over -
Matthew Parris
Sketchwriter
Journalist, author, TV personality and former parliamentary sketchwriter for The Times, Matthew is an adept and charismatic after dinner speaker.
£5 - £10K -
John Parrott
Former Snooker Player
World Snooker Champion turned TV pundit, John Parrott entertains the corporate circuit with his amusing anecdotes and charismatic personality.
£2.5 - £5K -
Steve Parry
Steve Parry is a businessman and entrepreneur who has taught 80,000 underprivileged kids to swim – so far! He is also a TV and radio presenter, and an athlete who has lived the Olympic dream.
£2.5 - £5K -
Chris Patten
BBC Trust Chairman
Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
£15K & Over -
Ian Pearson
Futurologist
Ian Pearson is a Futurologist for Futurizon, he is experienced and well-placed to present insights into the future of our daily lives.
£2.5 - £5K -
Robert Peston
ITV News
Robert Peston is a former award-winning Business Editor at the BBC and current Political Editor at ITV.
£10 - £15K -
John Pienaar
Political Correspondent
As political correspondent, cutting through the spin of the political landscape, John Pienaar is ideally suited for both after dinner and conference speaking.
£2.5 - £5K -
Matthew Pinsent
Olympic Rower
With four Olympic Golds, and 10 world championship medals under his belt, rower Matthew Pinsent is one of the UK’s most decorated athletes and experienced broadcasters.
£15K & Over
