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Emcee & Master of Ceremonies
Something Different
Alex Macqueen
Actor, Moderator, and After-Dinner Speaker
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
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- US West: Please Inquire
- Europe: Under $10,000*
- Asia: Please Inquire
Alex Macqueen
Alex Macqueen is an actor, best known for his roles as Julius Nicholson in the BBC’s Thick Of It and Neil’s Dad in the Channel 4 comedy The Inbetweeners. He was a member of the National Youth Theatre and President of the Cambridge University Theatre Company, before qualifying as a Barrister at the Middle Temple. In 2017, he was elected by the Inn as a Master of The Bench.
Preet Chandi
Fastest Woman to Complete a Solo Expedition to the South Pole
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Asia: $20,001 - $35,000*
Preet Chandi
Described as “a trailblazer, and the most determined, tenacious, and motivated woman,” Preet Chandi holds the record of being the fastest woman to complete a solo unsupported ski expedition to the South Pole, as well as the distinction of being the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Driven by an unending desire to push her mental and physical boundaries, Preet is any Army officer, physiotherapist, Nordic skier, ultramarathon runner, and endurance athlete with an iron will that has led to her making history and breaking barriers in the world of adventuring.
Perry McCarthy
Perry McCarthy is quite simply unique. He is an ex Formula One driver, he is a bestselling author and he was the original secret racing driver from BBC Top Gear 'The Stig'. Perry combines his famous sense of humor and his experiences of rising to the top against the odds to entertain audiences worldwide with hilarious after dinner speeches or captivating business and motivational addresses.
Tiff Stevenson
Stand-up comedian, Actor, and Writer
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: Under $10,000*
- US West: Under $10,000*
- Europe: Under $10,000*
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Tiff Stevenson
A frequent face on television screens, Tiff has appeared as a panellist on Mock the Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and The Apprentice: You're Fired! And she was a finalist on ITV1’s Show Me the Funny.
Frank Skinner
Comedian, Writer, TV and Radio Presenter
Fees
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
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- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
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Frank Skinner
Frank hosts Absolute Radio’s Sony Award winning Saturday morning flagship show, whose podcasts have been downloaded 6.5 million times. Frank’s television work includes The Frank Skinner Show (BBC One, ITV 1), which is widely credited as setting the tone for the modern comedic chat show and ran for nine years, attracting 11 million viewers at its peak. He has written two books, the first of which was Frank Skinner by Frank Skinner, the top selling autobiography of 2002, spending 46 weeks in The Sunday Times Bestseller List.
Phil Wang
Comedian
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: Under $10,000*
- US West: Under $10,000*
- Europe: Under $10,000*
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Phil Wang
Winner of the 2010 Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Award and Comedy Central's Funniest Student Award 2011, Phil Wang is rapidly making a name for himself as “a very promising up-and-comer” (The Independent) with clever lines and a trademark laid-back style. In 2011 Phil featured in the Edinburgh Festival's longest-running stand-up showcase, The Comedy Zone, and has since appeared on Fresh From The Fringe (Radio 4),** The Comedy Live Lounge** (Radio 1), Three at the Fringe (BBC 3), and featured as a stand-up guest on The Rob Brydon Show (BBC 2). In 2012 he toured the UK and America with the Cambridge Footlights as a writer and performer in their International Tour Show, Perfect Strangers.
"Phil was the highlight of my evening. From his opening joke... everyone was hooked... it’s remarkable that his individual brand of cynical and devilishly sharp humour is already so sophisticated." Parliament
Linda Papadopoulos
Famous Media Psychologist & Author
Fees
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
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- Europe: $10,001 - $20,000*
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Linda Papadopoulos
Initially known by the public for her commentary on the television phenomenon Big Brother, Dr. Linda has also provided professional psychological commentary for numerous British television and radio programs. Dr. Linda is Cosmopolitan magazine’s resident psychologist and she is the author of several books and texts on body image, gender relationships and social media. Dr Linda is a hugely impactful speaking on a wide range of topics including Leadership and Success, Empowerment of Women and all things relating to Psychology.
Albert Read
Former Managing Director of Condé Nast Britain, Author of The Imagination Muscle
Fees
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Albert Read
Albert Read has launched and led businesses for Condé Nast in the UK, and across Europe and Asia, overseeing titles such as Vogue, GQ, Wired, Condé Nast Traveller and Vanity Fair.
A former journalist, he has written for The Spectator, the TLS, the Times and the Telegraph. He studied Classics at New College, Oxford and has an MBA from INSEAD. He lives in West London with his wife and three children.
Caspar Berry
Caspar Berry is a former professional poker player. He uses strategies based on poker to inspire audiences to change the way they think about risk. Participants to learn about the nature of risk, the fallacy of risk management, the brilliance and flaws of intuition, what getting “the edge” actually means, and why fear of failure can be brilliant if you know how to use it to your advantage.
Sue Barker OBE
Sue Barker MBE is a Grand Slam winning former tennis champion and much loves sports broadcaster. During her tennis career, Sue won eleven WTA Tour singles titles and twelve doubles titles. She reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 3 in 1977, following her amazing French Open victory in 1976. After her illustrious tennis career she became a commentator on BBC for her tennis expertise.
Fiona Bruce
BBC Television Presenter & Journalist
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
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- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Fiona Bruce
Fiona Bruce is one of the most established presenters working in British television today. An award winning newscaster, she is a regular presenter of both the 6 O’clock and 10 O’clock News (BBC One) and has fronted the Antiques Roadshow (BBC One) as lead presenter since 2008. In 2001, she became the first woman presenter to be part of the BBC's election team.
Alison Mitchell
Award-Winning BBC Broadcaster
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: Under $10,000*
- US West: Under $10,000*
- Europe: Under $10,000*
- Asia: Under $10,000*
Alison Mitchell
Alison is an award winning broadcaster and journalist and the first woman to commentate regularly on the BBC’s Test Match Special. Alison is a respected journalist and a trailblazer in her field, she was the first woman to provide international cricket commentary for ABC Grandstand in Australia.A perfect speaker at any sport-themed event, Alison inspires audiences of all kinds with her background of breaking into the highly male-dominated world of cricket. She shares her experience of how she established herself, the work required and the insight to break boundaries.