Our speaker was Dennis Taylor the popular snooker personality. He is an intricate part of the BBC television snooker commentary team and is likely to remain involved in the game in this capacity for a long time to come. Best known for his over-sized glasses, Dennis’ friendly character and cheeky Irish wit have made him one of the most recognised sporting faces in the UK. Although retired from professional snooker, Dennis’ instantly recognisable face and endearing nature ensure that he regularly makes celebrity appearances on a range of television and radio shows. Though Dennis has won many titles in his career, he is best remembered for his 1985 Embassy World Championship victory. This match is always featured amongst the most popular sporting moments of all time. Over 18 million people watched the conclusion of the match after midnight on BBC television when Dennis made an extraordinary comeback to clinch the title on the final black. He is now certainly one of the most recognisable faces and voices within snooker. He is a top class after dinner speaker, entertaining audiences with his many tales from the world of sport.