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Bradley Walsh
Versatile British Broadcaster, Award-Winning Actor and Comedy Star
ComedyTelevision HostingActing
UKView profile
Featured speakers
Featured after-dinner speakers.
Lead pick£20k–£50k
Dame Joanna Lumley
Iconic British Actress, Humanitarian Activist and Renowned Explorer
UK
Also featured
01Guenther Steiner
Former Haas F1 Team Principal and High-Performance Leader
02Louis Theroux
Acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker, Investigative Journalist, and Author
03Professor Lord (Robert) Winston
A pioneering expert in reproductive medicine, genetics and scientific ethics
04Clive Woodward
Rugby World Cup Champion and High Performance Leader
05Katie Piper
Inspirational Broadcaster, Philanthropist and Best-Selling Author
Why book a after-dinner speaker?
After-dinner speakers are the right kind of risk: warm, sharp and confident with a glass-half-full room. This shortlist covers comedians, raconteurs, sports legends and broadcasters who have done it hundreds of times and know how to read the moment.
All after-dinner speakers
MarqueeGreg Davies
Award-winning stand-up, writer and screen actor
ComedyActingTelevisionUKView profile
MarqueeJack Whitehall
Acclaimed Stand-Up Comedian, Television Host, and Global Screen Actor
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeJohn Bishop
Acclaimed Stand-up Comedian, Broadcaster and Television Host
ComedyEntertainmentStand-up ComedyUKView profile
MarqueeKatherine Jenkins
Pre-eminent Welsh mezzo-soprano and record-breaking classical crossover star
MusicPerforming ArtsClassical MusicUKView profile
MarqueeKevin Bridges
Premier Scottish Stand-Up Comedian and Bestselling Author
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeMicky Flanagan
Renowned Stand-Up Comedian and Television Personality
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeNick Mohammed
Award-Nominated Actor, Writer and Creator of the Comic Magician Mr Swallow
ComedyMagicEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeRick Astley
Internationally Acclaimed Singer, Songwriter and Global Pop Icon
MusicPerformanceEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeRussell Howard
Acclaimed International Stand-up Comedian and Television Presenter
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeSandi Toksvig
Distinguished Broadcaster, Award-Winning Author and Leading Comedian
ComedyBroadcastingWritingUKView profile
MarqueeSir Lenny Henry
Distinguished Comedian, Award-Winning Actor, and Diversity Advocate
Diversity & InclusionUKView profile
MarqueeSophie Ellis-Bextor
Iconic British Pop and Disco Vocalist
MusicPerformanceDiscoUKView profile
MarqueeSteven Frayne
World-Class Illusionist and British Television Star
MagicEntertainmentCelebrity EventsUKView profile- Featured
HeadlineAdam Hills
Award-Winning Broadcaster and Stand-up Comedian
ComedyTelevision HostingLive PerformanceUK / AustraliaView profile - Featured
HeadlineAl Murray
Award-Winning Comedian and Iconic British Character Actor
ComedyEntertainmentPerforming ArtsUKView profile 
HeadlineAdam Kay
Acclaimed writer, musical comedian, and former junior doctor
ScienceUKView profile
Headline ShowreelAlistair McGowan
Award-Winning Impressionist, Actor and Polymath
ImpressionsComedyPolitical SatireUKView profile
HeadlineAndrew Marr
Pre-eminent Political Broadcaster and Former BBC Political Editor
UKView profile
HeadlineBBC Big Band
Britain’s Premier Jazz Ensemble
Jazz MusicBig Band PerformanceEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineBeth Rigby
Lead Political Editor for Sky News and Expert Commentator on British Affairs
Politics & GeopoliticsUKView profile
Common questions
Booking after-dinner: FAQ
- How much do after-dinner cost to book?
- Fees for after-dinner typically range from a few thousand pounds for emerging voices to £25k+ for headline names. Use the fee filter to see what's available in your budget, and send an enquiry for a tailored quote.
- What types of events do after-dinner work at?
- These speakers regularly cover conferences, leadership offsites, sales kick-offs, awards nights and industry summits. Filter by event type to narrow the list to people who match your format.
- How do I book a speaker?
- Shortlist any speakers you like and send a single enquiry. The team replies within one working day with availability, fees and a short summary of how each would approach your audience.