Distinguished Old Framlinghamians
Framlingham is rooted in the county of Suffolk, but Framlinghamians have spanned the world from the age of Empire, through times of conflict and into the modern era, in pursuit of trade and adventure. There are those who have made their mark in business, sports, academics, as artists and writers, in agriculture, in the services, the media and in the world of entertainment. You can learn about them here, and you can nominate additions.
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Miss Laura Kathryn de la Bertouche Wright (Moreau 2002-2008)
Although still at the College, she won BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year in 2006 and later that year has... Read more
Although still at the College, she won BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year in 2006 and later that year has become part of the all girl group called “All Angels” which has signed a £1m recording deal. In April 2007 “All Angels” have been nominated for a Classic Brit award alongside the likes of Sting, Sir Paul McCartney, Kathryn Jenkins, Bryn Terfel etc.
Read lessMr Keito Okamoto (Kerrison 2005-2007)
After leaving the College he returned to Tokyo, Japan where he became a Japanese singer as member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He... Read more
After leaving the College he returned to Tokyo, Japan where he became a Japanese singer as member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is the only member of the band that speaks fluent English.
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Christina Louise Johnston-Myachin (Victoria 2001-2006)
She is a regular soloist with various conductors and orchestras all over Europe and has sung on numerous solo tours with orchestra... Read more
She is a regular soloist with various conductors and orchestras all over Europe and has sung on numerous solo tours with orchestra around Czech Republic, Slovakia, China and South America. She has also sung with Jose Carreras and Russell Watson as well as having a number classical album.
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Mr Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE (1996-2002)
He released his first independent record in January 2011 and has had much success since then, culminating in him winning 2 Brits... Read more
He released his first independent record in January 2011 and has had much success since then, culminating in him winning 2 Brits in February 2012 for Best British Male award and Best British Breakthrough Act.
Read lessMr Charles Robert Simpson (Stradbroke 1990-1999)
Former guitarist with “Busted”, then with a band called Fightstar, but then solo since early 2010.
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Mr Harry James Mitchell (Rendlesham 1990-1998)
Has worked for numerous BBC and commercial radio stations around the UK. For the last 5 years, he has been waking up... Read more
Has worked for numerous BBC and commercial radio stations around the UK. For the last 5 years, he has been waking up thousands of Radio Broadland listeners in Norfolk and Suffolk as breakfast show newsreader/presenter. He is also the station’s news editor and heads up a team of journalist. He was named Journalist of the Year 2006 at the Creative East Awards and a finalist in the 2007 awards. He is also a contributor to Classic Newsnight on Classic FM and helps out with the company’s national news desk.
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Miss Imogen Alice Broad (Victoria 1992-1994)
After leaving the College has appeared in theatres and on TV in plays.
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Miss Lucy May Verasamy (1990-1992)
Only attended Brandeston, but went on to become a well known TV weather presenter on Sky News and Channel 5. In August... Read more
Only attended Brandeston, but went on to become a well known TV weather presenter on Sky News and Channel 5. In August 2010 it was announced that she would be fronting the weather on the replacement programme to GMTV, alongside Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley. In 2012 she was appointed to ITV Channel 3, as lead Weather Forecaster.
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Miss Isabella Easton (Pembroke 1985-1988)
Is making quite a name for herself in the world of fine art. She trained at Winchester School of Art & the... Read more
Is making quite a name for herself in the world of fine art. She trained at Winchester School of Art & the Royal Academy. She has had her work accepted for the Royal Academy Summer Show for 12 of the past 13 years and was a finalist in the Celeste Prize for 2010. Her work has also been seen internationally – in New York, Berlin & with the British Council in New Delhi.
Read lessDr David Richard Bull (Ziegele 1980-1987)
Qualified as a doctor, before transitioning into broadcasting by joining the BBC. Became the first person to broadcast to Children about their... Read more
Qualified as a doctor, before transitioning into broadcasting by joining the BBC. Became the first person to broadcast to Children about their health issues on Newsround. Has also presented a number of high-profile TV shows and written two health books. In 2000, he co founded the creative communication agency Incredibull Ideas and is currently Chairman. In December 2006, he was selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Pavilion but stood down before the election. In May 2019 he was elected an MEP for the Brexit Party.
Read lessMr Nigel James Alexander Champion (Kerrison 1983-1986)
Formed the pop group N-Joi in 1989 with Mark Franklin. They were the first “techno” act to appear on “Top Of The... Read more
Formed the pop group N-Joi in 1989 with Mark Franklin. They were the first “techno” act to appear on “Top Of The Pops”. They released ‘Anthem’, which reached No 8 in the UK charts. They were probably the most successful dance act at this time with ‘Anthem’ entered the US Billboard charts at No.1. They have also done remixing work for artists such as Annie Lennox and toured the UK supporting “The Prodigy”.
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Mr Timothy William Gough (Moreau 1980-1985)
He has presented on radio stations in Ipswich, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Coventry, before joining Saga 106.6fm for the station’s launch in... Read more
He has presented on radio stations in Ipswich, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Coventry, before joining Saga 106.6fm for the station’s launch in February 2003. At the end of March 2007 they re-launched the radio station as Smooth Radio. He has just been appointed ‘Head of Presentation’ for Smooth Radio in the East Midlands, which means he is responsible for the output of that station on a day-to-day basis. He also now broadcasts weekday afternoons between 1pm and 4pm.
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Mrs Maria Evnomia Emily Trevers (Pembroke 1979-1981)
She is a talented production assistant/script supervisor, who has been freelance for the last five years and who has worked across a... Read more
She is a talented production assistant/script supervisor, who has been freelance for the last five years and who has worked across a variety of shows. Prior to that she spent fifteen years within ITN’s television newsgathering organisation, working across all its main news and current affairs programmes.
She is married to Perry Colin Trevers (G76-81) who also features in Distinguished as setting up his own film/TV production company, making them at the moment the only married OFs to both be included. They have two sons who both attended the College. Sam (G2008-10) their eldest son is a screenwriter and Oliver (G2011-13) is the lead singer of ‘The Great Leslie’ an up and coming Indie band.
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Perry Colin Trevers (Garrett 1976-1981)
For nearly 30 years he had a successful career in publishing and communication before setting set up his own film and television... Read more
For nearly 30 years he had a successful career in publishing and communication before setting set up his own film and television production, Studio POW. The studio has produced a number of Films, TV documentaries and Music Videos in recent years, including the critically acclaimed ‘Funny Cow’ with Maxine Peake, Paddy Considine and Stephen Graham, ‘A Gift From Bob’ with Luke Treadaway, and the acclaimed ‘Cordelia’ with Sir Michael Gambon and Jonny Flynn.
He is married to Maria Evnomia Emily Trevers (Kellett) (P79-81) who also features in Distinguished as a script writer, making them at the moment the only married OFs to both be included. They have two sons who both attended the College. Sam (G2008-10) their eldest son is a screenwriter and Oliver (G2011-13) is the lead singer of ‘The Great Leslie’ an up and coming Indie band.
The photo shows him on the red carpet at the Dinard Film festival (he’s on the left).
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Mr Matthew Charles Longfellow (Kerrison 1973-1978)
He is a freelance film director and editor and mainly works on factual, music and arts programmes. He has produced films on... Read more
He is a freelance film director and editor and mainly works on factual, music and arts programmes. He has produced films on Queen, Deep Purple, Cream, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Sex Pistols and many others.
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Mr Duncan Edward Cooper (Stradbroke 1972-1977)
He has spent most of his working life at the BBC in a variety of rolls. These include working on One Foot... Read more
He has spent most of his working life at the BBC in a variety of rolls. These include working on One Foot in the Grave, Blackadder Goes Forth, Carrott Confidential, Big Break and The Stand Up Show. He is currently International Executive Producer at BBC Worldwide.
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