Robin Lane Fox

Robin Lane Fox has been a Gardening Columnist for Financial Times since 1970. A revered historian, Robin has written numerous books over his illustrious career. Most recently, he published “Homer and His Iliad”, a work that closely looks at Homer’s Iliad, the famous epic poem that has mesmerised countless people around the world. Now, Robin is available to hire as a keynote speaker, where he speaks on his career as an author, historian and writer, sharing invaluable lessons about education, gardening and the classics.

Educated at Eton College, Robin has been a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and was also elected Fellow of New College, Oxford in 1977. His first book “Alexander the Great” won numerous accolades including the Duff Cooper Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. As he offered his expertise as a historical advisor for Oliver Stone’s Alexander, Robin has also been a Presenter for BBC Four’s Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling Heroes.

Without owning even so much as a typewriter, Robin’s sample articles won his editor at FT’s heart, and he has since contributed a weekly column on gardening – the longest running column for FT. Robin’s book “Thoughtful Gardening: Great Plants, Great Gardens, Great Gardeners” features some of his widely acclaimed columns from FT in addition to his valuable insights from his lifetime of practical gardening. Robin is also the author of “The Classical World”, “Pagans & Christians” & “Travelling Heroes”.

A prolific keynote speaker, Robin is often invited to speak at events for prominent clients such as Goldman Sachs, the British Library and the Science Museum and the Chelsea Flower Show. Robin also features in digital content for the Financial Times regularly. Available to hire as a speaker for a wide range of events, Robin’s charisma and quick wit appeals to all his audiences. If you are looking for a seasoned keynote speaker, who specialises in gardening, education and the classics, Robin Lane Fox is the best choice to hire. Book now!