Off the Hook

Xander Brett rings Bristol University’s famous alumni

An exclusive production for Burst Radio

David Nicholls

Xander calls the bestselling author of ‘One Day’ and ‘Starter for Ten’. He graduated from Bristol University in 1988

Sir David Tanner CBE

Xander calls the former performance director of Team GB's rowing squad. He graduated from Bristol University in 1970

Vittoria Panizzon

Xander calls the Olympic eventer, who now lives in Gloucestershire. She graduated from Bristol University in 2005

Alison Smale

Xander calls the former UN diplomat and New York Times reporter. She graduated from Bristol University in 1977

Francesca Cumani

Xander calls the daughter of Derby-winning trainer Luca Cumani, who now presents for ITV in the UK and Channel 10 in Australia. She graduated from Bristol University in the early 2000s