Comedy

Mike enjoyed an illustrious career that saw him graduate from Cambridge University to England captain via Lancashire CCC, accumulating 115 Test caps and 7,728 runs (at 37.69) in the process.

Mike Atherton OBE

High energy musical comedian who was a semi finalist on BGT. Won Best Kids Show at the 2021 Leicester Comedy Festival.

Jonny Awsum

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

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

Michael Ball, Britain's leading musical star, has starred on Broadway and dominated the marquees on many of the leading West End shows for more than two decades. A proven and varied talent, Michael won acclaim and the hearts of the public with his numerous performances on stage, film and television. All Michael's twelve solo albums have held commanding positions in the UK charts, all rapidly going gold within weeks of their release. Currently has his own show on Radio 2 on Sunday mornings.

Michael Ball

Ed Balls was UK Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and served in the UK Cabinet as Secretary for Children, Schools and Families. He was the UK Minister for Financial Services and the Chief Economic Adviser to the UK Treasury during which time he was Chair of the IMFC Deputies and UK G20 Deputy. While Shadow Chancellor he was co-Chair with Larry Summers of the Centre for American Progress Inclusive Prosperity Commission. Appeared on "Strictly".

Ed Balls

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. Member of The Cutting Edge team at The Comedy Store. In addition to performing his own stand up he writes regularly for TV and radio comedy shows.

Alistair Barrie