Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Daubeney Brandreth is a minor celebrity and politician in the United Kingdom. He served as Conservative MP for Chester from 1992 to 1997. He also served as a junior minister under John Major's government. Outside politics, he is known for his appearances on Countdown and TV AM. He has also presented programmes on London's LBC radio at various times since 1973.

He is also the creator of a stage show called Zipp! which enjoyed success at the Edinburgh Festival and had a short run in London's West End.