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Clerkenwell Boy
Clerkenwell Boy is an anonymous, Instagram-based, food-blogger with over 298k followers. From old pubs to pop-ups and markets to Michelin-starred restaurants, @clerkenwellboyec1 is now a trusted source by public opinion of where to eat next; he has been featured by the BBC, Guardian, Observer, Telegraph, The Times and more. He’s now trying to use his influence to put a spotlight on important causes. His not-for-profit recipe book #CookForSyria was an award-winning campaign.
Vinilla Burnham
International award-winning costume and creature designer Vinilla Burnham has created costumes for such films as Batman and Labyrinth. For children’s TV she has worked on Fungus the Bogeyman and The Chronicles of Narnia for which she created Aslan the Lion, and for pre school TV Boohbah and In the Night Garden. Vin is currently designing the costumes for a new BBC series ZingZillas.
Vicky Eames (aka Wife of Brian)
Vicky Eames (aka Wife of Brian) started knitting beards about three years ago, and hasn’t stopped since. The original beard was made for a friend, but proved so popular that her shop Wife of Brian was born, along with moustaches, eyebrows and other fuzzy delights. Vicky’s proper job is in theatre, which means she has lots of creative inspiration for her designs, as well as like-minded people to humour her. Some of Vicky’s beardy creations are currently starring in a Shakespearean production. Having previously attained a degree in Mathematics, Vicky believes her balance of geek and artist was inevitably going to lead her to such bonkers endeavours as designing entertaining knitted treats. You can check out Vicky’s hairy wares at www.wifeofbrian.com.
Matthew E Bunson
Matthew E Bunson is the author of numerous popular and historical encyclopedias, including The Vampire Encyclopedia, The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt and The Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire. He is also consultant for television productions on the Arts and Entertainment network in the USA.
Joan Buckley
Joan Buckley is as old as her tongue and a little bit older than her teeth. She’s not as green as she’s cabbage-looking, and she has enough grandchildren to fill a very big boasting book.
Fiona Bowron
In the real world, Fiona Bowron writes for a variety of dog and cat magazines, and is the author of 1001 Ways to Humiliate Yourself.
Sarah Beaman
Sarah Beaman trained as a fashion designer and teaches on a Fashion Design course. She has a wide-ranging interest in crafts of all kinds and has set up her own successful business making greetings cards.
Verity Blythe
Verity Blythe is a made up author. If she did exist she may well be made up of two entirely different people who both enjoy reality TV shows, and who also have experience of writing for TV and the gift book genre.
Jamie Baird
Jamie Baird is one of the UK’s leading fitness professionals having over 15 years experience at the forefront of the health and fitness industry. His career has gone from strength to strength.
BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live
Saturday Live is a hugely popular programme broadcast on Radio 4 on Saturday mornings, presented by the Reverend Richard Coles. It includes interviews with studio guests, human interest stories and lots of audience participation.