After Dinner Speakers: Pete Waterman, The Bangles, Tanita Tikaram

Pete Watermans extraordinary rise from gravedigger to steam-train buff and pop Svengali is truly remarkable. Responsible for very many chart topping acts, from Bananarama and Rick Astley in the early days with co producers Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, to Kylie and Jason and S club. Pete Watermans phenomenal success has led to some unusual activity, he once bought 18 Ferraris in one go and has been responsible for the purchase and renovation of the legendary locomotive The Flying Scotsman. Never shy, Pete has recently been followed enthusing over fresh talent on Pop idol and Pop Stars – The rivals. His arguments with Simon, Louie and Capital DJ Dr Fox have been scintillating Television. As he puts it in his subtly titled autobiography, I Wish I Was Me: ‘Everything I touch turns to gold’ Pete is a larger than life entertainer in his own right.