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Bradley Walsh
Versatile British Broadcaster, Award-Winning Actor and Comedy Star
ComedyTelevision HostingActing
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Celebrity & Entertainment · Comedy
Celebrity & Entertainment Speakers for Comedy
Celebrity and entertainment speakers booked for Comedy events bring profile, warmth and reliable audience pull — useful when you need a memorable centrepiece or a confident host. The shortlist below is filtered to talent with a track record of landing in corporate rooms, not just famous names.
Look for talent with genuine experience in corporate settings — comedy and warmth that work on stage and on TV don't always translate. We pre-screen every speaker on our shortlist for this.
60 celebrity & entertainment speakers for Comedy
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
MarqueeJames Corden
Award-winning actor, writer and former late-night television host
TelevisionComedyActingUKView profile
Marquee ShowreelJimmy Carr
A central figure in British television comedy and satire
ComedyTelevisionEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeJohn Bishop
Acclaimed Stand-up Comedian, Broadcaster and Television Host
ComedyEntertainmentStand-up ComedyUKView profile
MarqueeJonathan Ross
Iconic Broadcaster and Leading British Entertainment Personality
Television HostingCelebrity InterviewsEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeKatherine Ryan
Internationally acclaimed comedian, award-winning writer, and television presenter
ComedyTelevisionEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeKevin Bridges
Premier Scottish Stand-Up Comedian and Bestselling Author
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeMatt Lucas
Versatile BAFTA Award-winning comedian, celebrated actor and television presenter
ComedyTelevisionActingUKView profile
MarqueeMichael McIntyre
A Precursor of British Stand-Up and Television Entertainment
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
MarqueeOlly Murs
Lead Entertainer and Chart-Topping Musical Artist
MusicComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeRhod Gilbert
Acclaimed Welsh Stand-up Comedian and National Television Presenter
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
MarqueeRichard Ayoade
Lead Actor, Director and Television Presenter
ComedyTelevisionFilm DirectingUKView profile
MarqueeRomesh Ranganathan
Distinguished presenter, actor and BAFTA award-winning British comedian
ComedyEntertainmentTelevisionUKView 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
MarqueeSir Stephen Fry
Distinguished Polymath, Award-Winning Actor, and Celebrated Man of Letters
ComedyLiteraturePoliticsUKView 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
HeadlineAlexander Armstrong
Versatile actor, accomplished broadcaster, and celebrated television host
HostingComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
Headline ShowreelAlistair McGowan
Award-Winning Impressionist, Actor and Polymath
ImpressionsComedyPolitical SatireUKView profile
HeadlineBrian Conley
Award-winning West End star, comedian, and versatile television personality
EntertainmentComedyMusicalsUKView profile
HeadlineChris Turner
World-Class Improvisation Artist and Comedian
ComedyImprovisationFreestyle RapUKView profile
HeadlineDara Ó Briain
Distinguished Television Presenter and Global Stand-up Comedian
UKView profile
HeadlineEd Gamble
Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian, Author and Media Personality
ComedyPodcastingStand-upUKView profile
HeadlineEddie Izzard
Globally Renowned Comedian, Dramatic Actor and Dedicated Human Rights Advocate
ComedyActivismPerformanceUKView profile
HeadlineEllie Taylor
Versatile British Comedian, Sunday Times Bestselling Author and Star of Ted Lasso
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineFrankie Boyle
Bold and incisive Scottish comedian known for his fearless social commentary
ComedySocietyPoliticsUKView profile
HeadlineHenning Wehn
German Comedy Ambassador and Renowned Satirist
ComedyCultural InsightsSocial CommentaryUKView profile
HeadlineHugh Dennis
Versatile British Comedian, Actor and Presenter
ComedyHostingEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineIain Stirling
Award-Winning Scottish Comedian, Narrator and Television Presenter
ComedyEntertainmentTelevisionUKView profile
HeadlineJack Dee
Renowned British comedian and authoritative deadpan master
ComedyTelevisionPanel ShowsUKView profile
HeadlineJamali Maddix
Acclaimed Stand-up Comedian and Compelling Documentary Presenter
ComedySocial IssuesDocumentaryUKView profile
HeadlineJames Acaster
Acclaimed Stand-up Comedian, Podcaster and Bestselling Author
ComedyStorytellingUKView profile
HeadlineJames Nesbitt
Distinguished Northern Irish Actor and Accomplished Screen Legend
ActingTelevisionFilmUKView profile
HeadlineJo Brand
Award-winning comedian, celebrated actress and versatile broadcaster
ComedyTelevisionStand-upUKView profile
HeadlineJoel Dommett
Versatile British Comedian and Television Host
ComedyEntertainmentTelevisionUKView profile
HeadlineJon Culshaw
The primary voice of British satire and impressions
ImpressionsComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineJudi Love
A vibrant and versatile powerhouse of British comedy and broadcasting
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineKae Kurd
Acclaimed British-Kurdish Stand-Up Comedian and Writer
ComedySocial IssuesFootballUKView profile
HeadlineMawaan Rizwan
Award-winning actor, comedy writer and standout performer from Taskmaster and Juice
ComedyStand-up PerformanceMusical SkitsUKView profile
HeadlineMiles Jupp
Versatile Comedian, Accomplished Actor, and Master of Wry Observation
ComedyPresentingActingUKView profile
HeadlineNish Kumar
Acclaimed satirical comedian, television presenter and political podcaster
ComedySatireUKView profile
HeadlineOmid Djalili
Internationally Acclaimed British-Iranian Comedian, Actor and Writer
ComedyActingStand-upUKView profile
HeadlinePatrick Kielty
Distinguished Northern Irish Broadcaster and Comedian
ComedyEntertainmentTelevisionUKView profile
HeadlineReverend Richard Coles
Versatile Broadcaster, Award-Winning Presenter, and Bestselling Author
After Dinner SpeakingBroadcastingWritingUKView profile
HeadlineRob Beckett
Award-Winning Stand-Up Comedian and Television Presenter
ComedyEntertainmentTelevisionUKView profile
HeadlineRoisin Conaty
Award-winning comedian, celebrated actor and writer
ComedyTelevisionActingUKView profile
HeadlineRussell Kane
Acclaimed Stand-up Comedian, Broadcaster and Scriptwriter
ComedyMotivational SpeakingEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineSara Pascoe
Acclaimed stand-up comedian, award-nominated writer and television presenter
ComedyEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineSindhu Vee
Award-Nominated Comedian, Broadcaster and Screen Actress
ComedyCultural InsightsEntertainmentUKView profile
HeadlineStephen Mangan
Versatile Star of Screen, Stage, and Literature
ComedyTelevisionActingUKView profile
HeadlineStephen Mulhern
Distinguished television host, comedian, and Magic Circle entertainer
Television HostingMagicComedyUKView profile
HeadlineThe Horne Section
Premier Musical Comedy Ensemble and Variety Performers
ComedyMusicPerformanceUKView profile
FAQ
Booking a celebrity & entertainment speaker for Comedy
- What do celebrity speakers and hosts charge?
- Hugely variable. Established broadcasters and comedians £5k–£25k. Household names £25k–£75k+. Major international stars considerably more.
- Will the talent take a brief and rehearse?
- Yes, the professional ones treat corporate work seriously and will run a discovery call and (often) a tech rehearsal. Push back if you're getting resistance.
- Can the speaker host as well as deliver a keynote?
- Often — hosting and keynoting are usually separately quoted but can be combined. Useful for awards nights and gala dinners.
- Is there a no-controversy clause we should ask for?
- Yes — we negotiate appropriate content and behaviour clauses with every entertainment booking as standard.
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