After Dinner Entertainment

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

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

Mark Richardson

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

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

Clare 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

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

Beth Rigby is Sky News’ Political Editor. The first women to ever hold the position, she is a leading face of the channel and ever-present on our screens, covering political news not just from the heart of Westminster but around the country. She has been described as “ the stand out political broadcaster of our times” by the RTS magazine.

Beth Rigby

Originally criminal law barrister, who has ended up as a television personality. He came to prominence on the reality courtroom series Judge Rinder, but that’s way behind him now! He’s presented documentaries on the Holocaust, featured on Who Do you Think You Are? and recently undertook a Grand Tour with Rylan! Really engaging character, far removed from his tabloid Judge Rinder days, and genuinely engaging.

Robert Rinder

Winner of 'Stand Up Britain' with modern approach to traditional northern humour, Lea is now a regular on the after dinner entertainment circuit and a popular choice for corporate bookings.

Lea Roberts

Property, travel and lifestyle TV presenter and journalist. Martin's programmes include 'Wish You Were Here?' and 'Homes Under the Hammer'. He is a popular choice as event host, interviewer and after dinner speaker.

Martin Roberts

Best known for presenting Time Team and playing Baldrick in Blackadder. A prolific author of books for adults and children - many on aspects of history.

Tony Robinson

An expert on Money Laundering and international best-selling American author of 20 books. A frequent guest on television and radio talk shows on both sides of the Atlantic. Often lectures to companies, particularly financial, on risk and how to avoid unwittingly getting involved with money laundering.

Jeffrey Robinson

Jess is a multi-award-winning comedy impressionist and classically-trained singer who has dazzled audiences across stage, screen, airwaves, and a wide array of corporate events. Jess specialises in singing songs in different genres such as Edith Piaf doing Bon Jovi, Katherine Jenkins singing Bohemian Rhapsody etc

Jess Robinson

Best known as Jonny from hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner, now on the circuit as a stand up comedian and host.

Tom Rosenthal