Who have I just seen?

[Sickofitalltonight]

I just saw a familiar man walking into The Ritz. He was warmly welcomed on the door by a member of staff.

I've seen him on TV a few times, but can't think who he is!

British
White
Late 50s
Rather rotund!
Curly, grey hair
Bon viveur type

Any ideas?

Thank you

What did you see him doing on TV, acting or presenting or something else?

Not British but could it be Giorgio Locatelli?

Presenting, I think.

He looks like a larger, jolly version of Alan Davies

Not him, but thanks

The man who played Nigel in Eastenders?

Rory McGrath?

Julian Fellowes?

Hal Cruttenden?

Justin Fletcher?

Hugh Bonneville?

Simon Callow?

Simon Callow

Russell Grant

Phone the hotel, ask to be put through to Fred Flintstone and when he answers ask who he is!

Unless he's been to the hairdresser, Simon Callow's hair is now white. I saw him in a theatre lobby in October.

Jay Rayner?

I thought Simon Callow was dead.
Are you sure he’s an actor? Sounds like that famous barrister, who’s name escapes me.

Biggins?

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall
Jay Rayner
Diarmud Gavin
Josh Widdicombe
Miles Jupp
Hal Cruttenden
Leigh Francis

No, he's 'only' 75 and very alive thankfully

Are you thinking of Simon Cadell? I always get those two mixed up, and I have no idea why... but Simon Cadell is dead.

I thought Biggins as well but he's 76 now with not much hair - had to check.

Michael Mansfield KC?

Jay Rayner I'd guess

Another vote for Simon Callow!

Not any of these people, sorry!

I'm starting to wonder whether I saw him on one of those programmes and posh hotels or restaurants. He might just have been a customer at The Savoy or something like that!