Tony Hawks, a very familiar face from television - began his career from the famous Comedy Store in London's Leicester Square.

He began as a singer, performing his own songs and peaked in the music charts at number three as Morris Minor and the Majors with their spoof rap recording of 'Stutter Rap'.

He wrote many songs and musical comedies and performing at The Edinburgh Festival won The Perrier Pick of The Festival Award.

His quick fire responses and up to the minute humour have been well received on national radio and television.

He has appeared in scores of radio shows including I'm sorry I haven't a clue, Just a Minute, The News Quiz, Weekending and Loose Ends.

On television he has been seen in They think it's all over, Red Dwarf, Just a Minute, Saturday Live and Have I got news for You?

In the London theatre, he appeared in 'Lennon', 'Pump Boys' and 'Dinettes' and 'An Evening with Gary Lineker'.

He plays piano, guitar and drums and sings between sketches and stories.

His humour crosses international boundaries easily, and his laid back style and witty observation amuses and entertains audiences from any background.

He uses a wide variety of material in his repertoire and is a very popular after-dinner speaker who can incorporate characters and information into his routines of comedy, speech, verse or songs.