Adrian Moorhouse MBE

Former British Swimmer

Alan Bates

Internationally renowned comedy hypnotist

Alan Hansen

Former Liverpool and Scotland World Class Defender.

Alan Kennedy

Former Newcastle Utd, Liverpool, Sunderland and England Footballer.

Alec Stewart OBE

Former Surrey and England Captain and wicket-keeper.

Alex Alley

An ordinary man who has already achieved extraordinary things

Alex Stepney

Former Millwall, Chelsea and Manchester United Goalkeeper.

Alfie Moore

Humourous After Dinner Speaker

Allan Lamb

Former Northamptonshire and England top batsman.

Alvin Martin

Former West Ham and England defender.

An Evening with Two Scousers

Featuring Ricky Tomlinson from Television’s “Royle Family” and Gary Skyner, Britain’s most Unique and Unusual Comedian.

An Evening with Two Survivors

A Unique Motivational Show with Falkland’s War Solider Simon Weston and Britain’s second Thalidomide Child Gary Skyner.

Andrew Neil

Former Sunday Times Editor

Andy Gray

Former Dundee United, Aston Villa, Wolves, Everton, WBA, Glasgow Rangers and Scotland Striker.

Andy Nicol

Well Known Scottish and English Rugby Player

Angus Fraser

Former Middlesex and England bowler.

Anna Hemmings

Professional Female Canoeist

Archie Gemmill

Former St. Mirren, Preston North End, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City & Scotland Midfielder.

Barrie McDermott

Former Leeds Rugby Player

Barry Fry

Former Barnet, Birmingham City and Peterborough United manager, and one of football’s real characters.

Ben Kay MBE

Former Leicester Tigers Rugby Player

Ben Woods

Former Newcastle and Leicester Rugby Player

Bill Beaumont OBE

Bill Beaumont is known as one of England´s best-known rugby union players.

Bill Turnbull

Former Lead Presenter on BBC Breakfast.

Billy Flywheel (Represented By Our Agency)

A Comedy Talent Not To Be Missed

Billy Foster

Well Known Golf Caddie

Billy Hunter – The Coffin Man

A unique act from one of the funniest men since Tommy Cooper.

Bob Champion MBE

Horse Rider and Trainer

Brendan Foster CBE MBE

The Former Champion Long Distance Runner.

Brian Ashton MBE

Brian is a former Rugby Union Player, and former Head Coach of the National Rugby Union Team.

Brian Conley

One of the UK’s most versatile and popular performers.

Brian Donald

Superb Rugby Commentator and Presenter

Brian Moore

Former Nottingham, Harlequins and England International Rugby Player

Bruce Grobbelaar

Former Liverpool and Zimbabwe International goalkeeper.

Bryan Robson OBE

Former West Bromwich Albion, Manchester United, Middlesbrough and England world class midfielder.

Cabaret Evenings

Creating an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, cabaret provides an excellent form of entertainment as part of your event.

Carol Thatcher

Daughter of the former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Casino Nights

A fun casino night will create a stylish atmosphere and give your guests a night to remember.

Chris Broad

Former Nottingahmshire, Gloucestershire and England opening batsman.

Chris Cowdrey

Former Kent, Glamorgan and England Allrounder.

Christine Hamilton

Wife of former Tory M.P. Neil Hamilton

Clare Balding

Professional Horse Rider, Author, Agony Aunt and Presenter

Clayton Blackmore

Former Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Wales footballer.

Clive Coleman

Former BBC Legal Correspondent, Barrister, Principal Lecturer in Law and Comedy Writer.

Clive Tyldsley

Former Football Commentator

Clive Woodward, Sir OBE

Former England Rugby Player

Colin Jackson

One of the Greatest Athletes of Great Britain

Craig Brown CBE

The former Scotland International team manager,and Aberdeen manager.

Craig Hignett

Former Crewe Alexandra, Middlesbrough, Barnsley and Blackburn Rovers footballer.

Dame Kelly Holmes

The first British female athlete to win both the 800m and 1500m in the 2004 Olympic Games.

Damon Hill

Aside from Nico Rosberg, Damon Hill is the only son of a Formula One World Champion to win the title himself.

Danny Crates

Former Paralympic Gold Medallist, World Champion, European Champion, Paralympic World Cup Winner & World Record Holder.

Dara O’Briain

Irish comedian and hugely popular host of the topical show Mock the Week on BBC2.

Darren Campbell

One of Britain’s most successful and well known male sprinters.

Darren Gough

Former Yorkshire, Essex and England Fast Bowler.

Dave Bassett

Former manager of Wimbledon, Watford, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Barnsley, Leicester City, Southamapton and Leeds United.

David Duckham MBE

A Former Coventry, Barbarians and England Rugby Player

David Fairclough

Former Liverpool Footballer

David Fulton

Former Kent Batsman.

David Gower OBE

Former Leicestershire, Hampshire and England batsman.

David Graveney OBE

Former Gloucestershire, Somerset and Durham bowler.

David Gunson

Former Air Traffic Controller and is now a well established After Dinner Speaker.

David Johnson

Former Liverpool, Ipswich, Everton and England Centre Forward.

David Kendall

Former Barclays Bank Manager

David Lloyd

One of Britain’s foremost professionals on the international tennis circuit

David Moorcroft MBE OBE

Chief Executive of UK Athletics for 10 years from 1997 until 2007.

David Trick

Former Bath RUFC and England International Rugby Player

Dean Richards MBE

Former Leicester and England International Rugby Union player.

Dean Saunders

Former Oxford United, Derby County, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Bradford City and Wales Striker.

Dean Windass

Former Professional Footballer

Declan Curry

BBC Breakfast and BBC News 24 Business Presenter.

Dennis Amiss MBE

Former Warwickshire and England batsman.

Dennis Lillee MBE

Former Australian world class fast bowler.

Dennis Taylor

English Snooker Player

Derek Quinnell

Welsh International Rugby Player

Derek Randall

Former Nottinghamshire and England batsman.

Derek Redmond

Former English Athletics Champion

Derek Thompson

Races Commentator

Dermot Gallagher

Former Premier League and International Referee.

Diana Binks

Motorsport Television Presenter

Diane Simpson

A handwriting expert and profiler, Diane has worked on high profile crime investigations including the infamous Yorkshire Ripper.

DJ Ivan Brackenbury (Represented By Our Agency)

Comedic Hospital Radio DJ

Don Goodman

Former Bradford City, Sunderland and Wolverhampton Wanderers Footballer

Duke McKenzie

Three Times World Boxing Champion

Duncan Goodhew MBE

Olympic Swimmer

Duncan McKenzie

Former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Everton, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers footballer.

Dwight Yorke

One of the Premier Leagues Great Characters.

Earnie Shavers

Former American Heavyweight Boxer

Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards

Olympic Ski Jumper

Eddie Gray

Former Leeds United Player and Manager

Ellen MacArthur, Dame MBE

A fantastic female sailor

Eve Pollard OBE

Well Known Newspaper and Magazine Editor.

Fergus Slattery

Former Irish International Rugby Star

Fiona Bruce

Former Six O’Clock and Ten O’Clock BBC News Presenter.

Fiona Foster

BBC, CNN and ITV News Presenter.

Frances Edmonds

Broadcaster and cricket widow and author of numerous books.

Frank Bruno OBE

Champion Heavyweight Boxer

Frank Dick OBE

President of the European Athletics Coaches Association.

Frank McAvennie

Former St Mirren, West Ham United and Scotland striker

Frankie Dettori MBE

A Legendary Jockey

Gareth Chilcott

Former Bath RUFC Player

Gareth Edwards MBE

The Welsh Rugby Legend

Garry Herbert MBE

World Class Rower

Garry Richardson

After Dinner Speaker

Gary Pallister OBE

Former Middlesbrough, Manchester United and England defender.

Gary Stevens

Former Brighton, Tottenham Hotspur and England International footballer.

Gavin Esler

Award Winning TV and Radio Broadcaster, Journalist and Author.

Gavin Hastings

Former Scotland International Rugby Player

Geoff Cook

Former Northamptonshire and Durham Batsman.

Geoff Cooke OBE

Former England International Rugby Union Team Manager

Geoff Holt

The first disabled yachtsman to sail solo around Great Britain.

Geoff Hurst, Sir

The 1966 England World Cup Hatrick Hero.

Geoff Miller OBE

Former Derbyshire, Essex & England cricketer.

Geoffrey Boycott

Former Yorkshire and England opening batsman..

George McNeill

Former Footballer and then Former Athlete

Gervase Phinn

Former School Teacher for 14 years before becoming an education adviser and school inspector.

Gladstone Small

Former Warwickshire and England fast bowler.

Glen McCrory

The Only Boxing World Champion From The North East

Gordon Sherry (Represented By Our Agency)

Professional Scottish Golfer

Graeme Fowler

Former Lancashire, Durham and England batsman.

Graham Bell

Olympic Skier

Graham Davies

Former Barrister, President of the Cambridge Union and TV Presentation Expert.

Graham Gooch OBE

Former Essex and England Captain and batsman.

Graham Poll

Former Premier League and International Referee.

Graham Price MBE

A True Rugby Legend

Graham Roberts

Former Tottenham Hotspur, Glasgow Rangers, Chelsea, WBA and England Defender.

Graham Rowntree

Former English Rugby Union Player

Graham Thorpe MBE (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Surrey and England batsman

Gregor Townsend MBE

International Rugby Union Player

Gyles Brandreth

Writer, broadcaster, former MP and Government Whip

Hazel Irvine

One of Britain’s foremost and highly regarded television presenters and sports broadcasters.

Helen Lederer

One of Britain’s best known comedy character actresses.

Henry Blofeld OBE

BBC cricket commentator.

Henry Olonga

Former Zimbabwe International Fast Bowler

Hugh Dennis

Comedian, writer, actor, impressionist and voice-over artist, best known for the comedy series ‘Outnumbered’ and ‘Mock the Week’.

Humphrey Walters

Yachtsman and Motivational Speaker

Ian Botham , Sir OBE

Former Somerset, Worcestershire, Durham and England allrounder.

Ian D Montfort (Represented By Our Agency)

Comedic Character as a Psychic from Sunderland

Ian McCulloch

Professional Snooker Player

Ian Robertson

Former London Scottish and Barbarians Rugby Player

Ian Rush

One of Footballs Most Naturally Talented and Feared Goalscorers

Ieuan Evans MBE

Former Rugby Player and TV Pundit

Jackie Bird

One of the best known faces in scottish television.

Jake Humphrey

Former F1 Motor Racing TV Presenter

Jan Meek

She gives a dramatic and humorous presentation of her 101 nights rowing the 3044 miles across the Atlantic Ocean with her son Daniel.

Jan Molby

Former Ajax, Liverpool and Denmark International Footballer

Jason Dawe

Sunday Times Journalist and Motor Industry Expert

Jason Leonard OBE

One of the most-capped forward’s in the world of Rugby

Jay Rawlings

Walkabout Magician – Unique Walkabout Entertainment

Jeff Probyn

Recognised as one of the best rugby speakers on the after dinner circuit.

Jeff Thomson

Former Fast Bowler

Jeff Winter

Former Premier League Referee.

Jennie Bond

British broadcaster, journalist and TV presenter.

Jeremy Bates

Professional Tennis Player

Jeremy Coney (Represented By Our Agency)

Former New Zealand batsmen and captain.

Jimmy Bullard

Former Wigan Athletic, Hull City and Fulham Footballer.

Joe Royle

Former Everton, Manchester City, Bristol City, Norwich City and England Striker.

John Aldridge

Former Newport County, Oxford United, Liverpool, Real Sociedad, Tranmere Rovers and Republic of Ireland International Striker.

John Barnes MBE

Former Watford, Liverpool, Newcastle United and England footballer.

John Bentley

Former Rugby Union and League Player

John Beresford MBE (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Manchester City, Barnsley, Portsmouth, Southampton and Newcastle United Footballer.

John Conteh

A former World Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion who retired from the ring in 1980 after successfully defending his title on 3 occasions.

John Devereux

Former Welsh Dual Code Rugby Player

John Emburey

Former Middlesex, Northampton and England slow bowler.

John Gahagan

Former Motherwell Footballer

John H Stracey

Former British, European and World Welterweight Boxing Champion.

John Hartson

Former Luton Town, Arsenal, West Ham United, Wimbledon, Coventry City, Celtic, WBA and Wales International Footballer.

John Humphrys

One of Britain’s best known and controversial broadcasters.

John Inverdale

Former Radio and Television Presenter.

John Lory (Represented By Our Agency)

After Dinner and Cabaret Comedian

John Lukic (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Leeds United and Arsenal Goalkeeper.

John McGovern

Former Derby County and Nottingham Forest Footballer.

John McKelvie

An after dinner speaker who has spoken at venues from top hotels to local establishments.

John Motson OBE

One of the best known personalities in sports broadcasting.

John Parrott MBE

An English professional snooker player.

John Simonett

Highly Entertaining Corporate Host and After Dinner Speaker

John Virgo

Professional Snooker Player

John Wark

Former Ipswich Town, Middlesborough, Liverpool and Scotland Footballer

Johnny Nelson

The WBO Cruiserweight World Champion for over six years

Jonathan Agnew

Former Leicestershire and England fast bowler

Jonathan Davies

Former Welsh Captain for Rugby Union and Rugby League.

Jonathan Palmer, Dr

A Racing Driver, Qualified Doctor and Helicopter Pilot.

Karren Brady

Known as the first woman in football.

Kate Silverton

A highly accomplished, versatile journalist and a rising star at the BBC.

Katie Derham

Former BBC and ITV Presenter.

Kelvin MacKenzie

Responsible for firmly establishing The Sun as Britain’s most popular daily newspaper.

Kenny Burns

Former Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Derby County and Scotland International Footballer.

Kevin Jones, Dr

An experienced after-dinner speaker, much in demand in the corporate world.

Kevin Keegan OBE

Former Liverpool, Southampton, Newcatle United and England Footballing Legend

Kevin Ratcliffe

Former Everton, Cardiff City and Wales Footballer.

Kirsty Wark

One of Britain’s most highly regarded and versatile broadcasters.

Kitrina Douglas

Former Golf Champion

Kriss Akabusi MBE

Famous for his achievements in athletics where his greatest individual triumph was his Gold Medal in the 1990 European Championships.

Kyran Bracken MBE

Former Top Class Rugby Union Player

Lawrence Dallaglio OBE

Former English Rugby Union Player

Lee Byrne

A welsh rugby union player

Lee Sharpe (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Manchester United, Leeds United, Bradford City and England footballer.

Len Murray

After Dinner Speaker

Lou Macari

Former Celtic, Manchester United, Swindon Town and Scotland Footballer.

Mark Crossley

Former Wales International Football Goalkeeper

Mark Foster

Internationally represented his country for 23 years and became Britain’s most decorated male swimmer.

Mark Ilott

Former Essex and England bowler.

Mark Jones

Host for Award Ceremonies, Sporting Dinners, Football Match Days and Experienced Radio Presenter.

Mark Regan MBE

Former England Rugby Player

Martin Bell

Winter Olympic Skier

Martin Cross

One of Britain’s most successful ever rowers

Martin Johnson CBE

Martin is arguably one of England’s greatest-ever players from the World of Rugby.

Mary Nightingale

Former ITV Evening News Presenter.

Mary Rhodes

Mary has presented many major sporting events over the years.

Matt Elliott

Former Torquay United, Scunthorpe United, Oxford United, Leicester City and Scotland defender.

Matt Le Tissier

Former Southampton Legend

Mel Sterland

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United Footballer.

Mervyn Hughes

Former Australian fast bowler

Michael Buerk

Former BBC News Foreign Correspondent.

Michael Portillo, Rt.Hon

Former Politician and Broadcaster, best known for his travel series on TV ‘Great British Railway Journeys’ and ‘Great Continental Railway Journeys’.

Michaela Strachan

Former Children’s TV Presenter and Contributor to Countryfile.

Mickey Quinn

Former Rugby Union Player

Mike Atherton OBE

Former Lancashire and England captain and top class opening batsman.

Mike Farrell (Represented By Our Agency)

The Yorkshire Comedian, an entertainer with a proven track record on the After Dinner Circuit

Mike Gatting OBE

Former Middlesex CCC and England Captain.

Mike Golding

World Famous British Yachtsman

Mike Perham

The youngest person to sail single-handed around the world

Mike Summerbee

Former Swindon Town, Manchester City, Burnley, Stockport County and England Footballer.

Mike Watkinson

Former Lancashire and England Allrounder.

Mind Play by Drew McAdam

Welcome to the Amazing Mind of Drew McAdam

Murder Mystery Evening

With our murder mystery events, the emphasis is on fun and laughter. Become a detective for the night in this entertaining show.

Nasser Hussain OBE

Former Essex and England Captain Batsman.

Natasha Kaplinsky

One of the UK’s leading broadcasters, having presented for Five, BBC and Sky.

Neil Ruddock

Former Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, West Ham United Defender.

Nicholas Owen

News Presenter on Channel Four and BBC and Former Royal Correspondent for ITV.

Nick Gillingham MBE

Olympic and Commonwealth Swimmer

Nick Ross

Former News Presenter, Breakfast TV, Watchdog and Crimewatch Presenter.

Nigel Redman

Former England Rugby Player

Nigel Stevenson

Former TV Anchor for Bloomberg Television.

Nik Gowing

Former BBC World News Presenter from 1996 to 2014.

Norman Whiteside

Former Manchester United, Everton and Northern Ireland Footballer.

Pat Cash

Professional Tennis Player

Pat Jennings OBE

Former Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Northern Ireland World Class Goalkeeper.

Paul Boardman (Represented By Our Agency)

A Brilliant Stand Up Comedian

Paul Dabek

Paul’s dynamic blend of Magic and Comedy make him a highly acclaimed and much sought after performer

Paul Fletcher MBE

Former Bolton, Burnley and Blackpool Footballer.

Paul Harrison

Known as ‘The Rochdale Referee’

Paul Merson (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and England Football Player.

Paul Nixon

Former England Cricketer

Paul Smith

Former Warwickshire Allrounder.

Paul Stevens

"The Singing Caddie" – The World's Longest Serving Caddie

Paul Walsh

Former Charlton Athletic, Luton Town, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Manchester City and England Footballer.

Penny Mallory

One of the most successful women Rally Drivers and the first woman in the world to compete in a World Rally Car Championship.

Perry Groves

Former Arsenal Footballer and Supporters Favourite.

Perry McCarthy

One of Britain’s Top Racing Drivers and known as one of BBC Top Gear’s ‘The Stig’.

Pete Goss MBE

The fastest Briton to sail around the world single handed.

Peter Bowler

Former Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Somerset and Tasmania batsman.

Peter Edge

Former Merseyside Police Superintendent

Peter Reid

Former Bolton Wanderers, Everton, QPR, Manchester City and England Midfielder.

Peter Scudamore

One of the most successful jump jockey’s in history.

Peter Shilton OBE

Former Leicester City, Stoke City, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Derby County and England World Class Goalkeeper.

Peter Slack

Peak District Hill Farmer

Peter Wheeler

Former Leicester and England International Rugby Union Player who captained both teams and was a member of the England Grand Slam team in 1980.

Phil Bennett OBE

Legendary Fly Half for Llanelli, Wales, The British Lions, and Barbarians.

Phil Thompson

Former Liverpool, Sheffield United and England Footballer

Phil Tufnell

Former Middlesex and England slow left arm spin bowler.

Race Nights

Our highly acclaimed Night At The Races Horse Racing is suitable for even the most prestigious events.

Ray French

Played International Rugby for England; Union and League.

Ray Parlour (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Arsenal, Middlesbrough and England Footballer.

Rebecca Stephens MBE

The first British woman to have climbed Everest.

Richard Blakey

Former Yorkshiree CCC and England wicketkeeper.

Richard Dunwoody MBE

Professional Horse Racer

Richard Hill

Professional Rugby Player

Richard Keys

Former Sky Sports and Talksport Presenter

Richard Pitman

Former Horse Racer

Richard Webster

Welsh International Rugby Union Player

Richie Woodhall

Former Boxing Super Middleweight Champion

Ricky Hatton MBE

One of the UK’s most successful, and arguably the most popular British boxer of all time.

Robbie Glen

Former Prison Governor

Robert Croft

Glamorgan CCC and England off spin bowler.

Robert Jones MBE

Former Welsh Rugby Player

Rodney Hogg

Former Australian fast bowler.

Roger Black MBE

Great Britain Athletic Performer

Roger Uttley OBE

Former England International Rugby Player & England and British Lions Coach.

Ron Atkinson

Former Oxford United Footballer who went on to manage WBA, Manchester United, Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and Coventry.

Ronnie Irani

Former Lancashire, Essex and England allrounder.

Ronnie Whelan

Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland Footballer

Rory Underwood MBE

Rory Underwood is probably best known for his international rugby career.

Rosemary Hawthorne

The knicker lady, fashion and social historian.

Rosie Swale-Pope MBE

An adventurer and author who has written six books and made films of her travels for British and American television.

Sally Gunnell OBE

One Of Britains Greatest Female Athletes

Sally Magnusson

Female TV Presenter known for Daily Politics, Songs of Praise and Reporting Scotland.

Sandy Toksvig

Comedy Actress and Star of Whose Line Is It Anyway.

Scott Hastings

Scotland’s most capped centre three quarter

Scott Quinnell

Ex Llanelli Rugby Player

Sean Fitzpatrick

Former All Blacks Hooker

Selina Scott

Former News Presenter and Documentary Director.

Shane Williams

One of the best wingers in the world of Rugby.

Sharron Davies MBE

Olympic, Commonwealth and Record Breaking Swimmer

Shaun Udal

Former Hampshire, Middlesex and England bowler.

Shaun Williamson

Stand-up comedian, singer, television and stage/screen actor, presenter, entertainer, cabaret performer and after dinner speaker, best known for playing the role of Barry Evans on Eastenders.

Simon Mann

Simon has been a regular member of the Test Match Special commentary team for the last decade.

Sophie Raworth

BBC News Presenter and Tomorrow’s World Reporter.

Stephen Sackur

Former BBC News Presenter.

Steve Backley OBE

Former Javelin Athlete

Steve Bull MBE

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers and England Footballer.

Steve Claridge (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Cambridge United, Birmingham City, Leicester City, Wolves and Millwall Footballer.

Steve Collins

Former Middleweight Champion Boxer

Steve Cunningham

Former captain of the England blind football team

Steve Davis OBE MBE

Snookers Mr. Interesting and Former World Champion

Steve Ganson

A Super League referee who officiates for BBC and SKY televised rugby league games.

Steve Hodge (Represented By Our Agency)

Former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Tottenham and England Footballer.

Steve Kindon

Former Burnley, Wolves and Huddersfield Town Footballer.

Steve Rawlings

Visual Comedy At Its Best

Steve Rider

Best known as the host of BBC Television’s Grandstand and Sportsnight for over 20 years.

Steven Redgrave, Sir CBE MBE

Olympic Rower

Stuart Turner

Successful Author with Lifelong Involvement in Motor Sport.

Sue Holderness

British actress best known for her role as Marlene Boyce in TV Show Only Fools and Horses.

Suzi Perry

Well Known Sporting TV Presenter

Table Top Magicians

Table Top Magicians can help break the ice at any event, and are especially popular during drinks receptions and table hopping during dinner.

Tanni Grey-Thompson, Baroness DBE

Britain’s best-known Paralympic athlete, having performed at world-class level, in distances ranging from 100m to the marathon.

Tessa Sanderson CBE

Former British javelin thrower and heptathlete who competed in the javelin competition in the Olympics

The Black Country Boys

An unique style of Comedy and Singing ability, brought together to produce a Variety Show that has left audiences everywhere wanting more.

The Boys From Burnley

With Burnley Football Club back on the world stage ‘The Boys From Burnley’ bring a new dimension to a traditional Sportsman’s Dinner, showcasing their incredible sense of humour & teamsmanship.