After Dinner Entertainment

Best known for The IT Crowd, he has presented numerous travel documentaries and has recently become the new host of The Crystal Maze.

Richard Ayoade

Shaista Aziz has worked as a communications specialist for a number of international organisations including Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and Oxfam. She has also worked extensively across the Middle East, Pakistan, East and West Africa. Also a stand up comedian!

Shaista Aziz

Omar is one of the new breed of modern comedians who delight in tackling controversial subjects with self deprecating humour which never fails to hit the funny spot without ever giving a hint of offence.

Omar Badawy

Came to fame on TV as one half of the comedy duo Baddiel & Skinner, with Frank Skinner. As well as being a highly successful post-alternative comedian and TV personality, David has written numerous books for both adults and children as well as a comedy film "The Infidel".

David Baddiel

Bill is one of the country's best loved comedians. His unique brand of stand-up and musical comedy has taken him around the world and earned him a huge international fanbase. Bill is also a TV presenter, personality and was Winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2020.

Bill Bailey

Stephen describes himself as a proud northern, working class, gay man. He is also a comedian, presenter, actor and writer whose star is in the ascendancy

Stephen Bailey

Poet, comedian and maths geek. Harry brings a fresh approach to comedy and poetry.

Harry Baker

Stand up comedian, actor, singer and musician and a regular on TV panel shows including Buzzcocks. His debut show in Edinburgh was a hit, with his own brand of observational comedy, mixed with Jazz outbursts.

Charlie Baker

Clare is an award-winning broadcaster and author; one of Britain’s most respected media personalities with an enviable track record of consistent top quality achievement, especially when working live.

Clare Balding OBE

Dame Harriett was elected the Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire in May 2010 after enjoying a successful career as Managing Director of JP Morgan

Dame Harriett Baldwin

Ed was UK Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and served in the Cabinet as Secretary for Children, Schools and Families; prior to that he was the UK Minister for Financial Services and the Chief Economic Adviser to the UK Treasury. Since leaving politics, he has appeared on "Strictly" and is a very engaging presenter and awards host, while also co-hosting a podcast with his former opposite number, George Osborne.

Ed Balls

Dragon's Den panelist. A poverty-stricken childhood steeled Duncan's drive to make his fortune from an early age. From an ice cream van he changed the course of his life, going from being the king of the '99' to a successful businessmen with interests spanning property, health clubs and hotels.

Duncan Bannatyne OBE

Wayne is a much sought after former international rugby union referee whose unique experience includes the English Premiership, the Heineken Cup, the European Challenge Cup as well as the Rugby World Cup, the Six Nations, the Rugby Championship and the Pacific Nations Cup competitions.

Wayne Barnes

Brilliant comedian in the style of Jo Brand. Good all round fun.Has been on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week.

Angela Barnes

Alistair Barrie is a comedian, actor, writer and MC. In addition to performing his own stand up he writes regularly for TV and radio comedy shows. Spoke at our New Year Speaker Drinks in Jan ’25 to great acclaim.

Alistair Barrie