Clive Coleman is a Barrister, Comedy Writer, Broadcaster, Award Host and After Dinner Speaker. He is the BBC’s Legal Correspondent; a role he arrived at via a career as a barrister and lecturer in Law. Clive covers a broad range of domestic, and international stories and issues. He works across TV and radio news, seen regularly on; the Today show, Five Live, Breakfast, The News Channel and BBC news bulletins.

Clive Coleman: Comedy Writer

As a barrister and one of the country’s top comedy writers; Clive has the unique ability to write and deliver hilarious material; on just about any subject. His years in court, working to a brief; mixed with his skill in writing topical comedy, to tight deadlines for TV shows. Such as: ‘Spitting Image’ and ‘Have I Got News For You’; allow Clive to tailor his material, for the needs of the people he is speaking to.

Award Winning Comedy Writing

In 1992, Clive Coleman won the BBC Radio Light Entertainment Contract Writers Award; besides previous winners, including Angus Deayton and Rory McGrath. Clive contributed to ‘Weekending’, ‘The News Huddlines’; and wrote the sit-com ‘Hair In The Gate’, starring Alistair McGowan. Clive’s TV credits include: ‘Spitting Image’, ‘Smith and Jones’, ‘Clive Anderson Talks Back’ and ‘Have I Got News For You’.

After Dinner Speaker

Clive Coleman has given many keynote and entertaining after dinner speeches; to a broad range of UK based and multi national companies, trade and professional bodies. His quick fire wit and fund of funny stories, ensures wonderful events full of laughter.

As a conference chair, he has hosted lots of conferences and award nights. Where his mix of analytical, broadcasting and writing skills; have enabled him to create and deliver talks, links and chair debates. Which ensure that the focus is always sharp, smart and witty.

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