After Dinner Speakers: Gordon Kennedy, Gene Pitney, The Shadows

Gordon Kennedy is probably best known for his work in the comedy team Absolutely and as the presenter of the National Lottery, but he’s clearly proved that his talents stretch to more than comedy and presenting by playing the role of Sergeant Bruce Hornsby in Red Cap. Gordon was brought up in East Lothian, where his father was a doctor and his mother a nurse. He excelled at rugby at school and trained as a PE teacher. Gordon continues to produce programmes through his company Absolutely, formed with three of his school friends, and has brought such classics to the screen as Glasgow Kiss, starring Ian Glen. Gordon is a multi talented media player who provides a wonderful and charismatic presentation anywhere.