Conference and Seminar Hosts

Presents Midweek on BBC Radio 4 and is a popular author and journalist.

Libby Purves

Gavin is a presenter, host and senior journalist across popular TV and radio shows in the UK in sports, entertainment and news.

Gavin Ramjaun

Stand up comedian who has become a familiar face on TV comedy shows. Played the lead in his own BBC sitcom, and was successful on Strictly. Currently co hosts a podcast with his wife, which has brought him a whole new audience.

Chris Ramsey

Experienced television presenter best known for Countryfile. Made the semi finals of Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.

Anita Rani

Ranj is a TV personality with a difference: a flourishing NHS clinician, specialising in the wellbeing of young people; and an exciting on-screen talent who can turn his hand to any subject.

Dr Ranj

Was in girl band Eternal before her own solo singing career. Married footballer Jamie Redknapp and is now a successful TV presenter who has appeared in a variety of commercial campaigns.

Louise Redknapp

Award-winning rising star of stand up who has performed all over the world, including sell-out tours in the UK and Australia.

Brennan Reece

Surreal comedian and performer best known for his partnership with Bob Mortimer and as host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

Vic Reeves

Stef Reid is a multitalented coach and motivator; a British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter, a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder.

Stefanie Reid MBE

Mary was the main sports presenter on BBC Ten O'clock News and weekend bulletins on BBC 1. She now provides media training, is a regular host for conference and seminars as well as being a regular fixture on the BBC in the midlands.

Mary 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

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

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

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

Steve Rider

Hugo is a columnist and leader writer for The Times, he writes a weekly opinion column and My Week, a diary parody. He also writes columns for The Spectator and GQ. He is a popular speaker on the after dinner circuit

Hugo Rifkind