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WattThomas Watt
Actor, writer and broadcaster
Tom is an actor, writer and broadcaster, best known for playing Lofty in EastEnders and for ghost-writing David Beckham’s million-selling autobiography. He’s currently producing a new documentary feature for BT Sport Films about referees. His latest book, 13 Years In Heaven, has just been published by Cairo in Italy with worldwide distribution to follow. Tom serves as an advisory board member for Bounceback, a charity and social enterprise focused on training and employment of ex-offenders.
PEOPLE
DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Cheltenham 2016/17
DEBATE: Contact sports
Qualifying Round: Cheltenham 2016/17
DEBATE: Social egg freezing
Qualifying Round: Birmingham 2015/16
DEBATE: Religious Freedom
Qualifying Round: Cheltenham 2014/15
DEBATE: Security Vs Privacy
Qualifying Round: Cheltenham 2014/15
DEBATE: Unhealthy Lifestyles
Regional Final: West & South Wales 2013/14
DEBATE: Unpaid Internships
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 27 June:
Oxfordshire Championship at Oxford Union, in partnership with Magdalen College School and Oxford Festival of Arts
Friday 5 July:
North East Championship at Durham Sixth Form Centre
CHAMPIONSHIP ARCHIVE
Find a list of all our previous championship events here.
SUPPORT DEBATING MATTERS
Bernie Whelan, our DM coordinator, is raising money for Debating Matters.
To stage one of our Championships for six to 12 teams costs £6,000. Find out more on Bernie’s
Wonderful fundraising page.