Celebration for Special Award Recipient Clare Balding

Tuesday 07 May

On Tuesday 7 May a very sepcial lunch was hosted by Villa Maria for Clare Balding to celebrate her BAFTA Special Award . The event was hosted at the luxurious Corinthia Hotel at Whitehall Place in London and was attended by some of Clare's closest friends and colleagues. Guests included Ade Adepitan, Alice Arnold, Mark Foster, Alison Moyet, Tracey Thorn and Jennifer Saunders among others.

Find out more about Clare Balding and the BAFTA Special Award: Clare Balding: Special Award Recipient in 2013 >

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Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Clare gets familiar with the BAFTA mask, just a few days before she is presented with her own
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Chairman of the Academy John Willis, Clare Balding and Managing Director of Villa Maria Patrick McGrath
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

The event reception was held in the Bassoon Bar at London's luxurious Corinthia Hotel
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Clare Balding invited a guest list of friends and colleagues to celebrate the occasion.
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Singer-songwriters Tracey Thorn and Alison Moyet
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Retired British swimmer Mark Foster has work with Clare in sports broadcasting for many years.
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Clare talks with Patrick McGrath, MD of Villa Maria, BAFTA's official wine partner.
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Clare Balding was the lady of the moment, the recipient of the BAFTA Special Award in 2013.
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Guests enjoyed a lunch in the impressive Northall dining room at the Corinthia Hotel
Special Award Celebration for Clare Balding

Patrick McGrath makes a toast to Clare on behalf of Villa Maria who sponsored the event