After Dinner Entertainment

Former Senior BBC correspondent whose beat covered Washington, Europe and the Middle East, who now presents The Newsagents Podcast alongside Emily Maitlis.

Jon Sopel

Entrepreneur, broadcaster, and advisor on business transformation to corporate and political leaders. On of Lord Sugars trusted advisors on BBC's The Apprentice.

Mike Soutar

Dave Spikey is in great demand on the corporate circuit having first found fame as Jerry St Clair in Channel 4's comedy Phoenix Nights. He has mastered the art of making even the dreariest of subjects hilariously funny and creating hilarious stories out of seemingly mundane events.

Dave Spikey

Left wing comedian and writer. His Radio 4 comedy programme "Mark Steel Comes To Town" sees him travel the country, discussing the quirks of the town he's in that night. TV credits include "Have I Got News For You", "QI" and even "Question Time". He has written for Socialist Worker, The Guardian and The Independent.

Mark Steel

Matt Stellingwerf is one of the newest stars on the UK comedy scene, having dominated the comedy stages of New Zealand for the last five years. Matt has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards, and been nominated for the much coveted Billy T Award.

Matt Stellingwerf

Actress and impressionist who stars alongside Jon Culshaw on Dead Ringers and Newzoids. Her career spans stand up and acting in shows including Bad Girls and Coronation Street. A brilliant speaker and presenter who appeared at our Winter Speaker Drinks.

Debra Stephenson

Comedian and writer who has been on shows like Mock the Week and Russell Howard's Good News. Solid comedian and host, and easy to work with.

Tiff Stevenson

The woman responsible for creating the world famous alternative WI calendar and inspiration for the film and play 'Calendar Girls'.

Tricia Stewart

The Scotsman dubbed him one of Scotland's hottest newcomers. Young stand up comedian who is the voice of ITV2 hit programme, Love Island.

Iain Stirling

Dudley Stokes is the founding member of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team, immortalised in the film ‘Cool Runnings’. Overcoming adversity he trained his team (who no one thought would get anywhere) to become 4 time Olympian winners. His keynote speeches highlight his extensive knowledge of all aspects of logistics, small project management and team building.

Dudley Stokes

Stand up comedian, broadcaster and writer. As seen and heard on BT Sport, BBC2, BBC Radio4 and 5live, and Talksport. Ian is an incredible host, at ease engaging with any audience.

Ian Stone

An award winning comedian, musician, composer, songwriter and actress.

Vikki Stone

Since taking over Cosmopolitan Magazine in 2015 she has led the magazine through a dramatic new look leading it becoming the best-selling young women’s title in the UK and increasing circulation by an unprecedented 59%. In 2017 Farrah was named as one of only 36 BAME leaders in the UK. Of the 1,049 most powerful people in Britain, just 36 are from ethnic minorities – and Farrah is one of only seven women.

Farrah Storr

An energetic and versatile presenter, Dick is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and man of many interests. Coming to prominence on 'Scrapheap Challenge' and 'It's Not Easy Being Green', for the last few years he has been followed on his renovation of an historic French Chateau which he has tuned into a wedding and events venue for ‘Escape to the Chateau’ on Channel 4.

Dick Strawbridge MBE

Media personality, journalist, television presenter and after dinner speaker. Her numerous TV appearances include I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! Have I Got News For You, The Money Programme and Grumpy Old Women, Loose Women and The Alan Titchmarsh Show. She is Vice President of the Ramblers Association.

Janet Street-Porter