Dan Richardson

Dan Richardson

Actor & Filmmaker

Dan Richardson has starred in numerous feature films including ‘Retribution’, ‘Pretty Outrageous’, ‘Kill Kane’, ‘The Harsh Light Of Day’ and ‘Fyre Rises’, as well as Disney’s hit TV series, ‘The Lodge’.

Dan created and hosts ‘Food For Thought Live’, a series of live broadcasts in which he meets and showcases pioneers and figureheads from the world of animal welfare and conservation, including Dame Virginia McKenna (Born Free), Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos (The Cove, Gamechangers), Will Travers OBE (Born Free) and Peter Egan (After Life, Downton Abbey).

A life-long animal advocate, Dan is a patron for eleven animal charities and organisations including the Born Free Foundation, Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries, Remembering Wildlife, Action For Rhinos, IAPWA and Naturewatch Foundation.

He has recently completed a years-long passion project, new documentary ‘Food For Thought’, co-directing and producing alongside his friend, ‘Harsh Light Of Day’ co-star, Giles Alderson. This uplifting film takes a unique approach in the genre, combining humour with a non-judgmental and highly relatable look at the driving forces behind the global vegan phenomenon.

 

Saturday April 12th 2025
12.30pm

Q & A with Co Director & Producer Dan Richardson & Giles Alderson

Screening of ‘Food For Thought’, an uplifting, humorous and highly relatable new documentary from filmmakers Dan Richardson and Giles Alderson, with both in attendance for a Q&A after the screening.

Talks - Fitness and Nutrition full timetable

Saturday April 25th 2026 11am - 6pm
4.30pm

Fireside Chat with Dan Richardson & Karin Ridgers

Dan Richardson has starred in numerous feature films including ‘Retribution’, ‘Pretty Outrageous’, ‘Kill Kane’, ‘The Harsh Light Of Day’ and ‘Fyre Rises’, as well as Disney’s hit TV series, ‘The Lodge’.

Dan created and hosts ‘Food For Thought Live’, a series of live broadcasts in which he meets and showcases pioneers and figureheads from the world of animal welfare and conservation, including Dame Virginia McKenna (Born Free), Oscar-winning director Louie Psihoyos (The Cove, Gamechangers), Will Travers OBE (Born Free) and Peter Egan (After Life, Downton Abbey).

A life-long animal advocate, Dan is a patron for eleven animal charities and organisations including the Born Free Foundation, Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries, Remembering Wildlife, Action For Rhinos, IAPWA and Naturewatch Foundation.

He has recently completed a years-long passion project, new documentary ‘Food For Thought’, co-directing and producing alongside his friend, ‘Harsh Light Of Day’ co-star, Giles Alderson. This uplifting film takes a unique approach in the genre, combining humour with a non-judgmental and highly relatable look at the driving forces behind the global vegan phenomenon.

 

 

Talks Room 1 - Plant Based Lifestyles full timetable