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After Dinner Speakers:

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Not all after dinner speakers are household names with large fees. We specialise in sourcing the right speaker for your audience and your budget.

Our speakers speak in all parts of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales from London to Manchester, Birmingham to Glasgow and Liverpool to Aberdeen as well as European countries and the US.

		Rory Bremner A multi award-winning performer who's TV credits range from The Tube to Call My Bluff. Rory Bremner is well established as one of Britain's sharpest impressionists.			Will Carling Meet England's youngest and most successful rugby captain! Although Will Carling retired from the game in 1996, his rugby achievements and well known, he has been Sports Personality of the Year, been awarded a BA in Psychology from Durham University and made an OBE. A prolific, powerful and strong presenter of motivational seminars Will is in great demand for both sporting and non- sporting after dinner presentations

		Martin Wood Martin's speech is based on the challenges of arranging and executing a solo rowing crossing of the Atlantic as they relate to the City and broader working environment. Most of the motivational element of the speech is drawn from seven truths learnt while spending three years planning the trip and seven truths learnt on the sixty-eight days alone of the crossing.			Ronnie Corbett Edinburgh born Ronnie Corbett first ever performance with Ronnie Barker was on the Frost Show and started a comedy pairing which was to go on to be one of the greatest and long running ever. Has presented several series of Small Talk and has appeared in numerous sitcoms. A very small man he has become a very big giant of the comedy world and is a wonderful speaker and presenter.

		Clive Anderson Clive Anderson is known for his quick wit and barbed questions. Clive was a Barrister before he started his comedy career round the London Comedy Clubs. The BBC Radio then grabbed him to present Whose Line Is It Anyway? Such a success the Beeb then moved it to television before he was granted his own chat show? Clive Anderson All Talk?.			Johnny Ball Johnny Ball is a populariser of science and mathematics, writing and presenting 23 Solo television series

		Bob "The Cat" Bevan The evergreen Bob has a strong desire to live and share his experiences. He motivates and can reach out to all sorts of audiences. Bob has made countless TV and radio appearances. A powerful speaker, a top corporate comedian he enchants his audiences and can bring any crowd to life.			John Bird & John Fortune Comedian / Impressionist

		Denny Boyce Put Your hands together for the Big Band Leader!			Lord Brocket Colourful, charismatic Lord who first hit the headlines for his conviction for a Ferrari fraud conspiracy, now star of "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here" on ITV1.

		Jack Charlton Jack is a soccer legend he has influenced the game in a career which spanned decades. A member of the England World Cup-winning team in 1966, he went on to greater fame as Manager of the Republic of Ireland team in 1986.			Julian Clary Movie star, TV show host, speaker, motivator, entertainer…

		Clive Coleman As a barrister and one of the country's top comedy writers Clive has the unique ability to write and deliver hilarious material on just about any subject. His years in court, working to a brief, combined with his skill in writing topical comedy to tight deadlines for television shows such as? Spitting Image? and Have I Got News For You?, allow Clive to specifically tailor his material to the needs of the company or organization he's speaking to.			Kevin Connelly Kevin Connelly is a brilliant young impressionist after dinner speaker who is fast becoming one of the most sought after acts in the UK. Kevin is all round impressionist but he is best known for his sporting impersonations and these have seen him appear regularly on TV. Time and again Kevin has proved himself of being the top in his class. From sporting associations to many blue chip dinners Kevin Connelly is the best you can get.

		Barry Cryer Barry Cryer has written for nearly every top comedian both in this country and abroad from the late Tommy Cooper to Richard Pryor. The original host of? The Stand Up Show? describes himself as? Not versatile, more just confused?			Jon Culshaw Comedian / Impressionist - Deadringers, Impressionable John Culshaw

		Tommy Docherty Tommy is one of the most exciting and sought after, after dinner speakers in the UK. The fast talking Glaswegian is a stalwart of the Sporting After Dinner circuit and is known throughout the country as? THE DOC?. A highly recommended speaker for sporting dinners, He is also widely acclaimed in the corporate after dinner market and is able to speak to mixed companies.			Frances Edmonds Frances Edmonds graduated from Cambridge with a first class honours degree in modern languages before moving to Brussels to work as a conference interpreter. In 1976 she married the cricketer, Phil Edmonds and she always tried to accompany him when England where on tour. From these trips she penned her best seller? Another Bloody Tour? and thus it launched her career as a writer, broadcaster and speaker. Frances is a prolific lively and entertaining speaker who takes an irreverent view of the world of sport politics and current affairs.

		Sir Ranulph Fiennes The Daily Telegraph lists him as one of the Top Twenty international speakers. Holder of over 10 expeditionary World Records and awarded the OBE for human endeavour and charitable services. Sir Ranulph Fiennes is an entertaining and inspiring speaker.			Michael Fish His great sense of humour makes him a popular after dinner speaker with delivering such gems as ?The Secret Confessions of a T.V Weatherman?, Does Ian McCaskill Really do it in Bare Feet?? and ?How to Cause Chaos on the M25?.

		Stephen Fry Stephen is one of the few living legends of acting and comedy and a great after dinner speaker and host.			Uri Geller A relation of Sigmund Freud, Uri is the motivational coach to Premier League footballers, industrialists, Formula One drivers and racing cyclists and has worked with both the CIA and FBI. Uri is a superb after dinner speaker and a master of the motivational speech. Be it a light hearted after dinner speech, a corporate evening's entertainment or a motivational session for a 2000 plus sales force. Uri can blend the right content to suit all the needs of his clients.

		Bear Grylls At the young age of 23, "Bear" Grylls became the youngest British climber to climb Mount Everest in May 1998. Two years earlier he broke his back in a parachuting accident. His parachute failed to open and he broke two vertebrae in his back and chipped a third. But that didn't stop Him from reaching the peak of the world's tallest mountain.			David Gunson Dave Gunson, former air traffic controller and one of the most requested after dinner speakers in the UK. He was in air traffic control for almost 23 years and before that, he served in the Royal Air Force flying Shackletons in the Coastal Command. As an air traffic controller he was talking down aircraft for over 23 years. His aim was to stick at it until he got it right. His hilarious and smooth presentation does nothing to ally the fears of would be passengers, and he leaves them with the nagging doubt that it is all true. Dave is in serious demand at the moment so we advise that you enquire as soon as possible for the best chance in securing him

		Victor Haslett “Allow Victor Haslett will toast your audiences to a wonderful dinner”			Tony Hawks Comedian and author of humorous travel books Round Ireland with a Fridge (where he hitch-hiked round Ireland with a small fridge as companion), and Playing the Moldovans at Tennis (where he attempted to consecutively play and beat every single member of the Moldovan national football team at tennis)

		David Hempleman-Adams David Hempleman-Adams earned a place in history when he reached the Geographic and Magnetic North and South Poles as well as climbed the highest peaks in all seven continents.			Ian Hislop Ian is in great demand as an after dinner speaker

		Sir Geoff Hurst Geoff Hurst went into the history books as the only football player to score a hat trick in a World Cup Final.			Aaron James The world of sport will never be the same again once you've listened to him'. Taking Stars from a wide range of sports - boxing, athletics, snooker and darts - and adding hilarious comedy, makes Aaron James a speaker not to be missed!

		David Kendall This former bank manager for Barclays Bank is one of the Country's most popular after dinner speakers and His popularity runs world over. In the Fifties, he was a chorister at York Minster and upon leaving school worked as a chartered accountant. In 1965 he joined Barclays and prior to early retirement in 1990 he held the post of Branch manager for 5 years. A wonder speaker, he uses his experiences to share principals and values that are life changing.			Eric Knowles As well as being a recognised expert in his chosen field, Eric Knowles is a well-known face in the world of antiques, particularly to viewers of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow. He appears to be one of those rare individuals who is able to share his considerable knowledge in a way that is exciting and easy to understand.

		Mark Lamarr Mark is one of Britain's brightest young TV personalities. The compere of pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks and a team leader on cult comedy gameshow Shooting Stars, he is also a regular on a host of comedies and chatshows.			Nick Leeson The downfall of Barings, and Nick Leeson's part in it, is one of the most spectacular debacles in modern financial history. He was the one trader who brought down the banking empire that had funded the Napoleonic Wars.

		Perry McCarthy The? Stig' from BBC Top Gear... When he is not racing for Audi or appearing on television, Perry McCarthy uses his experiences as a top international racing driver to deliver highly entertaining speeches.			Ian McCaskill The recently retired BBC Weatherman was born in Glasgow on July 28, 1938 and was educated at Queen's Park School, Glasgow then Glasgow University. He joined the RAF to perform his National Service and he joined the Meteorological Office as an airman meteorologist in 1959, based firstly at Kinloss in Scotland, then at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

		Tom McClean OBE Tom McClean is a warm and enthusiastic speaker who is capable of motivating and inspiring an audience to greater things. He speaks about his life and the motivation which is needed to succeed in both Business and Adventure. First Man In History to Row The Atlantic Single-handed Tom McClean has a remarkable record when it comes to achievement and adventure. His career reflects an extraordinary capacity for succeeding against all odds; never daunted.			John McKelvie “John’s got a whistle is not afraid to blow it”

		Duncan McKenzie Duncan McKenzie is by far one of funniest speakers to hit the after dinner speaking circuit.			George McNeill George started his sporting career as a professional footballer playing part time with Hibs, Morton & Stirling Albion. He gave up his football to concentrate on athletics. Because he had signed professional forms as a footballer, he was banned from running as an amateur. He therefore had to concentrate on the professional running circuit. He started by winning the 1970 centenary "Powderhall Sprint" in Edinburgh, which is the oldest and most renowned professional race.

		Len Murray This Silver Fox is the holder of the title “Wag of the Year 2000”.			Andrew Neil Has the highest profile ever of any British Newspaper Editor.

		Brian Newbold Brian was born and bred in Doncaster and educated at De La Salle College, Sheffield. He has entertained the full spectrum of organisations from The Royal Variety Club to The Institute of Funeral Directors! An Irish Mother and a lifetime at British Coal have given Brian a unique sense of humour. Known on the circuit as? The Man from the Coal Board?, his material is suitable for all occasions and he will personalise his speech to suit your needs. He is the ideal man to round off your next Social, Sporting or Corporate event with a laugh.			Tom O'Connor Tom O'Connor is one of the most popular after dinner speakers in the country

		Matthew Pinsent Matthew is an extremely authoritative and accomplished motivational and after dinner speaker. His speeches are always tailored to the client's brief and audience's requirements with special emphasis on teamwork, motivation and communication. His description of the dynamics of teamwork in a rowing crew are outstanding and mirror those that businesses aspire to achieve.			Julian Potter Potter can talk his way to the hearts of his audiences

		Sir Steve Redgrave Sir Steve is a very popular after dinner and motivational speaker and since retiring from rowing, he is busy with many new and diverse projects.			Tony Robinson Tony is probably best known for his role as Baldrick in Blackadder. A great choice of after dinner speaker and Tony can be persuaded to attend as Baldrick if required.

		John Sergeant One of the best-known faces on television, John Sergeant was the BBC's chief political correspondent from 1992-2000.			Dennis Taylor Dennis is an extremely humorous character and his after dinner speaking and his trick shot displays are in constant demand. Until last season he was the only player to remain in the top 16 for 22 years. He has won titles as far a field as Asia through Europe and Canada.

		Stuart Turner Motivator Stuart Turner can guide You through the toughest of times			John Virgo For years Virgo has been one of the circuit's leading lights, a member of the elite top 16 and a tough competitor. But despite many playing honours he is best known for his off table activities.

		Graham Mitchell Let the Wine Explorer, who has entertaining stories to tell, lead you on a light-hearted journey through the vineyards of the world, discovering and revealing the mysteries of wine. Graham Mitchell is an engaging, civilised after dinner speaker brimming with wit and good humour. He is both amusing and stimulating about a subject which everybody enjoys. The world of wine has a fund of good stories and Graham Mitchell seems to know some of the best

This is just a small cross section of after dinner speakers available.
Please contact us for a bespoke shortlist for your event.