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In Conversation with Ava Astaire
Ava Astaire is the daughter of major Hollywood legend Fred Astaire. He made 31 musicals, was named the fifth Greatest Male Star of Old Hollywood, and introduced numerous standards to the Great American Songbook like Top Hat, Cheek to Cheek and Puttin on the Ritz to name a few.
In Conversation with Christopher Biggins
Christopher Biggins is best known for his work as a presenter for shows like On Safari and Surprise Surprise with Cilla Black. He's gone from being voted 'the most hated man on TV' to winning I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
In Conversation with Jeffrey Archer
After a long career in politics, these days Jeffrey Archer is best known for his work as an author. His books have sold over 300 million copies worldwide, he's published in more than 30 languages and almost 100 countries. At 74 he's working harder than ever and shows no signs of slowing down.
In Conversation with Hannah Waddingham
Hannah Waddingham has been nominated for three Olivier Wards, wowed the critics in Spamalot, A Little Night Music, Benidorm, and recently The Game of Thrones. One critic said she has “slender legs, perfect pitch and a full-pearled smile”.
In Conversation with Jay Rayner
Jay Rayner is an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. He writes about crime, politics, the arts and fashion but he first love is food and fortunately for him he's the restaurant critic for The Observer.
A Swingin' Christmas 2016
"Williams returns to the stage, as dapper as ever, with an encore, ‘When a Child is Born’, introduced in an unexpected and more serious vein, alluding to our troubled planet. His message is timely and, like the man himself, sincere in its intent."
Live show review: Christmas with Clare Teal, Birmingham
"Joining Teal is Gary Williams, a well-known name among big band fans. His smooth, easy-listening vocals blend nicely with Teal’s and add to the relaxed feel of the whole evening."
A Swingin' Christmas 2016
"a standing ovation from an enthusiastic and delighted crowd..."
In Conversation with Bobby Crush
Bobby Crush made it big in 1972 when he won six appearances on the ITV talent show, Opportunity Knocks. He won the Variety Club's award for 'Best New Artist' and starred at the London Palladium alongside Jack Jones, Vic Damone and Julie Andrews.
In Conversation with Jonathan Nickoll
Jonathan Nickoll went from busking on street-corners to being the youngest ever resident musician at The Savoy Hotel. He's performed for President Bill Clinton, hung out with Sex Pistols, sung with Paul McCartney and has been pelted with peanuts by the Royal Family.
In Conversation with David Knight
David Knight is a hypnotist with over twenty-five years experience and five-thousand shows to his credit. He's worked in forty-eight Countries around the world and has hypnotised over 50,000 volunteers and counting.
In Conversation with Matt Ford
Matt Ford is an award-winning vocalist performing for big bands and orchestras like the Halle, the Philharmonia, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and John Wilson's fabulous orchestra as seen at The Proms.
In Conversation with AJ Casey
Anna Jane Casey is as much a fixture in London's West End as The Groucho Club and the Angus Steakhouse. She made her West End debut at just 16 years old as Rumpleteazer in Cats and since then she's performed in dozens of shows from Grease to Chicago.
In Conversation with Guy Barker
He's recognised as one of the UK's finest trumpet players and has worked with such varied names as Wham, Erasure, Kajagoogoo, Sammy Davis, Liza Minelli, Gill Evans, Clare Teal, Quincy Jones, George Benson and Oscar Peterson.
In Conversation with Michael Feinstein
Michael Feinstein is an author, archivist, singer and conductor. Since his close working relationship with Ira Gershwin he's become well established as the world's ambassador for the Great American Songbook. His albums have gone platinum and he's been nominated for five Grammy Awards.