Career: Hailed as the best new stand-up to emerge in a decade, Michael has taken the comedy world by storm. He delivered electrifying sets on both We Are Not Amused (Prince Charles's 60th birthday celebrations on ITV1) and the Royal Variety Performance (BBC One), plus a stand-out performance as host on the first episode of BBC One's Live at the Apollo, leading to the Comedy Roadshow vehicle.

Career: Perkins became president of the Cambridge Footlights in 1990, and in 1993 was shortlisted (with Giedroyc) for the Best Newcomer Award at Edinburgh. After writing for French & Saunders they hosted Channel 4's Light Lunch, and a teatime version, Late Lunch, as well as breakfast show RI:SE. Solo, Perkins appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2002. In 2005, she premiered her first one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe, which then toured the country. The Supersizers concept launched in 2007, and proved popular with viewers. She also won reality show Maestro, has made numerous appearances on panel quiz shows and was reunited with Mel for the hugely successful Great British Bake Off. Her sitcom Heading Out premiered in early 2013.

Career: Dickinson was later his cabaret-artist wife's manager and, while touring with her, found time to explore antiques shops and markets. After building up his knowledge, Dickinson and a childhood friend set up an antiques business. After two further ventures folded, he concentrated on trading only at big fairs. In the late 1990s, a BBC documentary followed his preparations for an Olympia show. That led to five series of The Antiques Hunter, and later the BBC's daytime hit Bargain Hunt, which was promoted to prime time. He now presents Dickinson's Real Deal on ITV. He appeared on the first series of Strictly Come Dancing. He is also something of a cult hero, famous for his impressive tan, which Terry Wogan frequently quips make him look as though he has been steeped in strong tea.

Career: McGovern did work experience on the BBC's Tomorrow's World programme before getting a part-time job as a researcher in current affairs. After graduating from university, she became the main producer for daily financial news on Radio 4's Today programme and later the lead producer for business news on various BBC news programmes, working alongside business editor Robert Peston. McGovern made her debut as a presenter in 2012 on BBC Breakfast. She became the show's main business presenter, as well as an occasional co-host for the main show. Other TV shows she has worked on include Pocket Money Pitch, Shop Well for Less?, Can Britain Have a Pay Rise? and Watchdog.

Career: Peston worked for various publications, including Investors Chronicle, The Independent, Sunday Correspondent, Financial Times, The Spectator, the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Times before, in 2005, joining the BBC as its business editor. He's also the founder of Speakers for Schools, which arranges talks for students from experts in various fields. Peston has published numerous books, including Brown's Britain, Who Runs Britain? and How Do We Fix This Mess? He's won various awards; perhaps the most impressive is the Royal Television Society's Television Journalism Award for Scoop of the Year in 2008 for breaking the news of Northern Rock seeking emergency financial help from the Bank of England.