Career: Nicholas began a recording career in 1964, and four years later, made his musical debut in the original London production of Hair. His first film was 1970's Cannabis. He had several chart successes and appeared in such films as Tommy, The Jazz Singer, Stardust and Lisztomania. He also starred in the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Barnum and Fiddler on the Roof. His best-loved role remains Vince in BBC sitcom Just Good Friends. The production company he owns with fellow actor David Ian has also invested in various leading stage shows, including Grease and Saturday Night Fever.

Career: Sergeant joined the BBC as a radio reporter in 1970. He worked on the International desk, covering stories in over 25 countries. He then has a spell as a war reporter before becoming a political correspondent in 1981. Between 1992 and 2000 he was the BBC's Chief Political Correspondent before defecting to ITN. After his retirement from journalism in 2002, Sergeant began to flex the comedic muscles that he exhibited at university with appearances on Have I Got News for You and Strictly Come Dancing. His appearance among the glitz and glamour of Strictly sent viewers into a fervent frenzy, but quit the competition after claims it diminished the integrity of the show. Since then he has helmed Argumental, a comedy debating game, reported for The One Show and featured in several travelogues.

Career: After a number of appearances in various TV shows such as The Saint, Armchair Theatre, and Callan, Beacham's first major film role was opposite Marlon Brando in 1971's The Nightcomers. She was subsequently cast alongside Peter Cushing in Dracula AD 1972. It was acclaimed series Tenko in the 1980s that made her name and introduced her to American audiences. In 1985, she starred in the glossy soap operas Dynasty and The Colbys. She also gained a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a TV series for Sister Kate. Other notable projects include Connie, SeaQuest DSV, To Be the Best, Secrets, Relative Values, Bad Girls, Trollied and Mount Pleasant. She took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2007, featured in Coronation Street for five months in 2009, and appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2010.

Career: Hewer and ex-Amstrad owner Alan Sugar became friends through their working relationship; and Hewer agreed to become one of Sugar's advisers in The Apprentice TV show in 2004. He stayed with the show for 10 years. Hewer's fame, generated by the series, has led to appearances on such panel shows Would I Lie to You?, Ask Rhod Gilbert, Have I Got News for You and Room 101. He is the current host of Channel 4 show Countdown, having replaced Jeff Stelling in 2012 and was the subject of Who Do You Think You Are? in 2013.

Career: In 2008, Anne was struggling to earn a steady income and credits a social worker with helping to sort out her finances and convincing her to audition for The Chase. She joined the quiz show in 2010, during its second series, and soon became a firm favourite with viewers. She's since gone on to appear on the Australian version of the show, and has also starred in pantomimes. In 2018, she began hosting her own quiz show, Britain's Brightest Family, and later that year she took part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, which showed viewers her softer side.

Career: From the 1980s onwards, Phillips was rarely out of work, choreographing videos for Elton John and Duran Duran, as well as high profile films such as Annie and Monty Python's Meaning of Life. In 1984 she re-teamed with Ridley Scott for the fantasy epic Legend, and also worked with him and brother Tony Scott on a string of high profile adverts. She attracted a new wave of fans as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing. She was also one of the brains behind ITV's Britannia High; choreographed Flashdance the Musical and launched a range of jewellery on QVC.