Garry Richardson

Garry Richardson joined the BBC on the 9^th September 1974 and is now one of its longest serving broadcasters. He started as an office junior (he was the tea boy) and worked his way up through local radio before moving to national radio and TV in 1980.

For the past 40 years Garry has had one of the most high profile jobs in broadcasting appearing every week on Radio 4’s prestigious Today Programme.

Garry has been performing on the after-dinner circuit for the past 40 years and has a fund of hilarious anecdotes from his broadcasting career. He has interviewed Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, and President Bill Clinton. He has filmed with Hollywood stars including Ben Stiller and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He even worked alongside Richard Burton one of the world’s greatest actors. Garry has presented Friday Night is Music Night on Radio 2 and even sang on the programme while being accompanied by the 65 piece BBC Concert Orchestra. He has covered 7 Olympic Games for BBC TV.

It’s his wide range of broadcasting experiences that have made him such a popular and funny performer as these reviews underline.

“Probably the most professional speaker I have ever worked with cannot recommend him highly enough”.

Allianz    

“Garry received a standing ovation from a very tough crowd.

Automobile Association

“Garry speech was funny, fast-paced, and full of energy. He received a standing ovation at the end. Worcestershire Law Society

“Garry did a wonderful job. He was very funny and adapted his stories to our audience”.

 The Teaching Awards.

“Our Ladies Night is the prestigious event in our calendar and our guest speaker needed to be good. Garry was superb. Moreover, Garry was super to deal with-great communication prior to the event. He made my task as organiser stress free. Highly recommended”

The Cheshire Pit Club