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Educated at the Lycée Français Charles De Gaulle , Bedales School and New College, Oxford , he rose to the Presidency of the Oxford Union in 1970 , also editing the University magazine, '' Isis ''. He went on to become a publisher before turning TV presenter. Brandreth is best-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 renowned for his seemingly endless collection of tasteless Jumper s. In the 1980s Brandreth wrote scripts for ''Dear Ladies'', the television programme featuring Hinge And Bracket . Brandreth 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 . He is in greatest demand as an After-dinner Speaker , and he holds the world record for the longest continuous after-dinner speech, at eighteen hours, for a charity stunt. He served as a Conservative MP, representing the City Of Chester , from 1992 to 1997 . He also served as a whip in John Major 's government. After his parliamentary career, he broadcast some of his reminiscenses on BBC radio as ''Brandreth on Office'' and ''The Brandreth Rules'' in 2001, 2003 and 2005. He has stated an opposition to the UK's Honours system, and said he will never accept one himself. In September 2004 , Brandreth's book on the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and The Prince Philip was published. He had previously written an authorised biography of John Gielgud , the actor, and many joke, comedy and children's books. In August 2005 , he appeared in a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Edinburgh Festival. He is also a former European Monopoly champion {Link without Title} . BIBLIOGRAPHY
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