After its formation, The Saturdays shot to international prominence. Frankie was an essential element of the band and fans adored her for her vivacious and endearing nature. The group put out four studio albums and thirteen top 10 hits in all. 2008 saw the release of their debut album, Chasing Lights, which went platinum. In addition, the band started four national... read full bio
Al has backing Al has received great praise from comedians Adam Bloom and Jerry Seinfeld, who both said that Al had "the most original first ten minutes of comedy I've ever seen" and "one of the best jokes I have ever heard." Al Lubel went into law to appease his mother. Then, in order to satiate his urge to let her... read full bio
Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland and went to the Dragon School in Oxford, Harrow and Cambridge to study history, where he received a double first. He graduated from the University of London with an MA in philosophy and started a PhD program but stopped to focus on writing novels. He started crafting his distinct brand of popular philosophy with "How Proust Can... read full bio
During his "An Evening with Ant Middleton" tour, Ant traveled across the United Kingdom. Published by HarperNonFiction, his book "First Man In: Leading From the Front" peaked at number one on The Sunday Times Best Seller List. In addition, Ant was captured on camera ascending Mount Everest, an experience that put him to the ultimate test. In Channel 4's recreation of... read full bio
Paul has been performing stand-up for ten years and in the past few years, he has sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal Comedy Festival. He has most recently contributed to the writing teams for ITV's Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special, Top Gear, TFI Friday and The Kennedys. Since winning ITV's Take The Mike Award and qualifying for both the Daily... read full bio
Zaharuk's award-winning eclectic array of eye-popping prop techniques has earned him a reputation for taking a tornado-like approach to comedy, with some likening him to Tommy Cooper on LSD. He is without a doubt one of the funniest comedians around. Before establishing himself in the UK, Canadian Wes made appearances around the USA and Canada. In addition to North America, he... read full bio
Charlie is a well-known and adored gardener in Britain who specializes in water features. Charlie originally gained national recognition on BBC1's phenomenally popular Ground Force. She was found by the producer/director of Ground Force, who had already worked with her five years earlier on the Meridian television series Grass Roots, where she had constructed a pond. Over the course of... read full bio
Before beginning her journalistic career in her early twenties, Janet Street-Porter studied architecture. She later moved into television and radio as a presenter and senior executive. She is a writer, broadcaster and former editor of The Independent on Sunday. Among the many honors Janet has received are the Prix Italia for arts programming, the BAFTA for creativity, and Columnist of the Year. For... read full bio
Dr. Ranj Singh, a well-known British physician and well-liked TV personality, is most recognized for his role as This Morning's resident physician. Ranj, who was raised in a conservative Sikh family, is also in great demand as a mental health speaker. He frequently motivates audiences by discussing how his own contradictory personal identity affected his mental health. Ranj's speeches on health... read full bio
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In addition to designing buildings, architectural designer Charlie Luxton also writes and presents television shows. He has a strong interest in environmental issues and enjoys sharing his excitement for eco-friendly design and sustainable construction. Charlie rose to prominence as the face of Five's Architecture and Design. He hosted the inaugural season of I Own Britain's Best House and was later granted... read full bio
Renowned stand-up comedian, writer, actor and director Chris Addison is well-known. Chris has been directing and co-creating Breeders (Sky/FX) with Simon Blackwell and Martin Freeman in recent years. In addition, he has directed Veep (HBO), Emmy-nominated and DGA Award-winning, and worked as an Emmy-winning executive producer, supervising producer and director. He made his feature debut in MGM's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels adaptation, The Hustle,... read full bio
One of South Africa's more daring stand-up comedians, Cokey Falkow gained recognition after beginning his career in the late 90's. He developed a cult following by making appearances at a broad range of venues and other international comedy festivals. As a result, Cokey went on three national one-man tours, for which he won praise from critics at the Grahamstown National... read full bio
According to Neil Phillips, love is the solution to almost every problem. A cause for discomfort is a chance for development. Throughout his professional life, Neil has taken great care to manage his personal discomfort while delving deeply into the work of ending systematic racism and conducting the difficult but necessary dialogues that have the power to fundamentally alter both... read full bio
Amanda Brown was inspired by the legal students she saw at Stanford legal School to write the novel Legally Blonde, which served as the basis for the popular 2001 film of the same name. Stanford welcomes her because of her inventive film and the necessity for diversity in all its manifestations. Her perseverance ensures her success at Stanford, but not... read full bio
Hagen is where Jasmina Kuhnke was born. She writes comedy and sitcoms for TV and is also a columnist. Published by Rowohlt, her first book "Black Heart" Jasmina, performing as Quattromilf, which stands for "Mom I'd like to follow," is dedicated to combating racism and discrimination in public. Jasmina established the Sheroes Fund and the Amadeu Antonio Foundation after she... read full bio
John Sitilides is a Principal of Trilogy Advisors LLC in Washington, D.C., where he specializes in foreign affairs, geopolitical risk, and U.S. government relations. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute's National Security Program. He is a professional speaker on geopolitical risk management and the business impacts of international security policies at corporate, investor, and... read full bio
Timothy Egan was raised in a family of nine by a father with the Irish quality of finding delight in the little things and a mother who cherished reading. He struggled through nearly seven years of intermittent college attendance while working on a farm, in a factory, and at a fast-food restaurant. He has written ten books. His most recent... read full bio
Dr. John Oda has devoted his time to working with at-risk teens, parents, and people dealing with emotional difficulties like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, clinical depression, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD after a distinguished 37-year career as a mental health professional. A group of behavioral scientists, social workers, life coaches, and counselors dedicated to enhancing mental health for the benefit of... read full bio
Alden Mills is a well-known author, businessman, and former Navy SEAL who has inspired audiences all across the country with his message of courage and unwavering resolve. Alden experienced a turning point when he was only twelve years old and a doctor suggested he learn chess because his childhood asthma would prevent him from doing sports. But his mother's wise... read full bio
