Raconteurs

Former musician with The Communards who left the went on to become a Church of England Vicar in rural Northamptonshire! Now best known for hosting R4's Saturday Live, and even appeared on Strictly Come Dancing a few years’ back.

Richard Coles

Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominee, actress Joan Collins has international star quality. An icon and a living legend, her career has evolved into superstar status. She has appeared in over 60 films and dozens of TV series, including Dynasty - the highest rated TV drama of all time.

Joan Collins

A charismatic keynote and after-dinner speaker, Alexis employs his personal knowledge of hustling, pickpockets and con-artists to speak candidly on the risks and security threats constantly faced by businesses and consumers. Alexis has a show on Times Radio and is an assured host and speaker.

Alexis Conran

An acclaimed writer, critic, columnist and television presenter. He regularly writes for The Times and most recently he co-presented Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby. Can be picky on what he’ll take on, but hilarious when he can be persuaded.

Giles Coren

Former Kent and England captain, following in his father, Colin's, footsteps. A regular on cricket broadcasts such as Test Match Special and Sky. He is much in demand as one of the most humorous public speakers, a regular Master of Ceremonies and a top class auctioneer.

Chris Cowdrey

Seasoned broadcaster and print journalist. Prior to being Chief Political Correspondent for Sky News, he was at the BBC and before then he had been political editor of the Sunday Express, the Daily Express and Home Affairs correspondent at the Sunday Times.

Jon Craig

Norman Croucher is a powerful motivational speaker who has proved that teamwork and persistence do indeed pay. Despite having lost both legs in a railway accident, he decided to seek adventure in the mountains - and he certainly found it.

Norman Croucher

Former MP and minister who is now a popular broadcaster and author. Appeared on Strictly Come Dancing a few years back.

Edwina Currie

Iain presents the Evening Show on LBC Radio and has twice been Radio Presenter of the Year.

Iain Dale

He continues to work for the BBC on a freelance basis, covering the Olympics and Commonwealth Games and in the summer of 2012 could be heard commentating on the women's hockey. He has also appeared as a guest panellist on the long-running BBC game show, Call My Bluff.

Barry Davies

Originally called to the bar, Graham has forged a great reputation as a corporate presenter, facilitator and speaker. Has provided media and presentation training to most of the Cabinet.

Graham Davies

For over thirty years Jacquie Davis has survived as one of the top operators in a male-dominated profession — the secretive, often dangerous world of being a bodyguard. Her story became a highly acclaimed Netflix film last year.

Jacquie Davis

Legendary snooker player who is renowned for his dry wit. Steve has also been a successful pool and poker player. He's also a radio DJ, and has played at Glastonbury!

Steve Davis

Part of the England squad that took the country to victory in the 2003 World Cup, and now a popular motivational speaker. He is immediately recognizable as a former team captain on BBC's 'A Question of Sport' as well as a rugby commentator for the BBC and Radio 5 Live.

Matt Dawson

A passion for words has taken Susie from Editorial Director at Oxford University Press to Countdown. Her mission is to help people appreciate the power of words in all forms of communication. A bit different, and talks about word usage, and peculiar phrases (it’s more fun and entertaining than it might sound!)

Susie Dent