Hugo Williams

Born: 19th March 1986

Address: Highcroft House, Tanners Lane, Eynsham, Oxon, OX294HJ
Tel: +44 7801 828 795
e-mail: hugotwilliams@googlemail.com

Education

Edinburgh University (2005-2009)

Master of Arts with Honours in Classics.

Classification: 1st (winner of the Harvey prize).

Eton College (2000-2004)

A Levels: 4 A grades in Greek, Latin, French and English literature.

GCSEs: 8 A* and Two A Grades.

Work Experience

Intelligence Squared– Currently working as one of a small team of researchers launching the
new IQ2 website. In charge of fact checking and editing informational briefs for the site, as
well as writing summaries and biographies for debate videos. IQ2 Content covers World and
UK politics, the Arts, Media, and the Environment. (Oct 2009-)

The Network TV Talent Scheme– Was selected from 3,000 applicants to take part in the
UK's only recognised, industry-led TV talent scheme. This included recording a presenter reel
in front of the Sky News team, which was very positively received. (Aug 2009)

Edinburgh Festival Magazine– Comedy and Theatre reviewer for the online arm of the
magazine, writing over 30 pieces for them during this year's festival. (Aug 2009)

Fresh Air Radio– Wrote, produced and presented a one-hour show every week for 2 years on
Edinburgh student radio, featuring guest interviews (world memory champion Ed Cooke), as
well as live music. Also presented five 60-minute specials for Fresh Air Festival Coverage,
interviewing TMS commentator Henry Blofeld among a host of other performers. (Sep 2007-
Aug 2009)

The Mail On Sunday– Ghost wrote a piece entitled Strictly Come Dancing Across the
World, and carried out research for the paper's Review section during a two-week internship.
(August 2008)

Speak Easy Language School– Taught English to a class of middle-aged Italians twice
weekly for nine months. (Oct-June 2008)

Interests
I have reached the half-way point in writing a novel entitled "The Age of Dogs", due to be
completed by February next year.

Languages:
Speak and write French and Italian to a high level having spent 6 months abroad in France,
and a year in Italy.

Technical Skills:
Advanced sound editing in Audacity 1.2.5.