Artistes Index

Fielding is synonymous with Legendary former South African Cricketer Jonty Rhodes, not remembered for his batting or bowling but for his fielding which most considered a secondary skill as compared to batting and bowling. True to his reputation, on 14 November 1993, he created a world record in fielding which has stood unabashed for the last 20 years.

Jonty Rhodes

During the 80s and 90s, Griff Rhys Jones was probably best known for his comedy sketch work on the BBC, most notably Not the Nine O'Clock News and Smith and Jones.

Griff Rhys Jones

Coined the 'Gentleman Juggler', Mat Ricardo brings the magic of variety to his on stage stunts – was a hit at our New Year Speaker Dinner in ’23. A bit different, but very entertaining.

Mat Ricardo

West Indies cricketing legend who is a sort after pundit, and popular corporate speaker. In the UK for the Cricket World Cup '19

Viv Richards

Micah is known for his brilliant and comical personality, he is a Former Premier League Champion turned football pundit.

Micah Richards

Garry presents the sport on the Radio 4 Today programme and is the longest serving member, having appeared on the programme for over 40 years! A very popular after dinner speaker and host, who has a wealth of anecdotes based around his broadcasting exploits, and the fascinating people he’s interviewed and worked with, from Seb Coe to David Cameron to Bill Clinton!

Garry Richardson

400m athlete who is a regular on A Question of Sport, They Think It's All Over. A powerful speaker.

Mark Richardson

Charlotte is an experienced sports presenter having worked with the BBC, Talksport, the Football Association & Women in Sport; now freelance and making her mark in the corporate market as an event MC and moderator.

Charlotte Richardson

Anna is an established household name and award winning writer and presenter. Focusing on how "wellbeing" can change your life she is a brilliant motivational speaker.

Anna Richardson

Matt is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the most exciting names on the circuit currently rising through the ranks. Matt was a Virgin Radio DJ for a number of years, which is good experience for Virtual as he’s used to having an audience he can neither see nor hear.

Matt Richardson

Clare is an International News Anchor, Event MC, Host and Moderator and also a specialist in international affairs and technology.

Clare Richardson

One of the most experienced members of the GB women’s hockey team that won gold at the Rio Olympics. She and Kate Richardson-Walsh also made history as the first same sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing for the same team.

Helen Richardson-Walsh

Captain of GB and England Women’s Hockey and 2016 Olympic Gold Medallist. In winning gold Kate also made history (with Helen Richardson-Walsh) as one half of the first same-sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing in the same team.

Kate Richardson-Walsh

ITV sports presenter who has presented Champions League, FA Cup and England football as well as F1 and motorsport.

Steve Rider

He was CEO of Virgin Atlantic for 12 years, from 2001-2013. Steve joined the airline in 1989 and saw it grow from two 747s to a fleet of 40 long haul aircraft flying 6 million passengers a year. A leading voice in the aviation industry, he is a keynote speaker on business topics and an after dinner speaker with a wealth of anecdotes.

Steve Ridgway CBE