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Andy Torbet 's Biography

Andy Torbet is an extreme adventure sportsman and explorer, stuntman, film-maker and presenter often utilising his high levels skills as a deep and cave diver, freediver, skydiver and outdoorsman. To date he has presented on 18 television series for BBC1, BBC2, Children’s BBC, Discovery US and History, written hundreds of articles for magazines like FHM, Men’s Fitness, ScubaDiver, Climber and Skydive and newspapers including The Mail on Sunday and The Telegraph as well as one book- ‘Extreme Adventures’ and performed stunts on movies including James Bond ‘No Time To Die’. Andy has co-developed and presented a new CBBC series, Beyond Bionic which aired in February 2018. The series was high octane and fast moving, as it saw Andy attempt to match, if not beat, the super-powers of animals using engineering and ingenuity In primetime, most recently Andy co-presented Titanic's Tragic Twin: The Britannic Disaster with Kate Humble for BBC One, and landmark series Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney for BBC Two. He’s a regular on The One Show and Coast. Since 2020, Andy has also been a key part of the hugely successful Fully Charged, a YouTube channel focusing on electric vehicles and renewable energy. Andy spent 10 years in the British Forces as a Diver, Paratrooper and Bomb Disposal Officer. During his time he commanded the Army’s Underwater and Airborne Bomb Disposal Teams as well as the High Risk Search Team of the Maritime Counter Terrorism Unit and deployed on operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. Andy is an accomplished and respected underwater explorer with a high level of skill and experience in deep, technical and cave diving which has taken him all over the globe. Using everything from the latest technology in mixed gases and rebreather to old fashioned SCUBA he has mapped new submerged cave systems, discovered a number of lost shipwrecks from WW2 merchant-mans in the cold, dark water of the English Channel to 18th Century warships off uninhabited islands in Southern Patagonia. There is no environment more hostile and inhospitable to human life on Earth than underwater and only a few elite divers in the world can operate in the huge cave systems and extreme depths Andy explores.

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Risk

In this engaging talk, our speaker explores the concept of risk from both a personal and professional perspective, sharing stories from his extreme adventures and high-stakes missions. He demonstrates how calculated risk-taking can lead to remarkable discoveries, stronger decision-making skills, and greater resilience in life and business.

Fear – An Analysis of Fear, Stress & Anxiety:

The forms it takes,as well as ways to deal with and manage
In this session, our speaker analyses the psychology and phychology of fear, stress, and anxiety, drawing on his unique experiences in extreme and life-threatening environments. He unpacks the different forms fear can take and provides practical strategies for managing and transforming it into a source of focus, growth, and confidence.

Overcoming Obstacles

Through incredible real-life examples from underwater expeditions, military service, and television challenges, our speaker illustrates how determination and adaptability can turn even the most daunting obstacles into opportunities for success. He offers tools for developing the mental toughness needed to thrive in uncertain and challenging situations.

Motivation

This inspirational talk focuses on cultivating motivation that endures through pressure, adversity, and change. Using captivating stories from his career as an explorer, adventurer, and former military operative, he reveals the mindset shifts and daily practices that fuel sustained drive and ambition.

Underwater Adventure – Global Expeditions, Adventures and Discoveries from a Submerged World

In this visually stunning and awe-inspiring talk, our speaker takes audiences deep beneath the surface to share stories of global underwater expeditions. From shipwreck discoveries to exploring uncharted cave systems, he reveals what these extreme environments teach us about teamwork, preparation, and pushing beyond our limits.

Operation Iceberg

This presentation delves into the extraordinary BBC expedition to explore one of the world’s largest icebergs. Our speaker shares the logistical, physical, and mental challenges faced by the team, highlighting how meticulous planning and adaptability can lead to groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

Beyond Bionic

In this fast-paced and entertaining talk, our speaker reflects on the making of the BBC’s Beyond Bionic series, where he tested human limits by competing with the superpowers of animals using engineering and innovation. Audiences will gain fresh perspectives on creativity, problem-solving, and embracing challenges outside their comfort zone.

Andy Torbet 's Biography

Andy Torbet is an extreme adventure sportsman and explorer, stuntman, film-maker and presenter often utilising his high levels skills as a deep and cave diver, freediver, skydiver and outdoorsman.

To date he has presented on 18 television series for BBC1, BBC2, Children’s BBC, Discovery US and History, written hundreds of articles for magazines like FHM, Men’s Fitness, ScubaDiver, Climber and Skydive and newspapers including The Mail on Sunday and The Telegraph as well as one book- ‘Extreme Adventures’ and performed stunts on movies including James Bond ‘No Time To Die’.

Andy has co-developed and presented a new CBBC series, Beyond Bionic which aired in February 2018. The series was high octane and fast moving, as it saw Andy attempt to match, if not beat, the super-powers of animals using engineering and ingenuity

In primetime, most recently Andy co-presented Titanic's Tragic Twin: The Britannic Disaster with Kate Humble for BBC One, and landmark series Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney for BBC Two. He’s a regular on The One Show and Coast.

Since 2020, Andy has also been a key part of the hugely successful Fully Charged, a YouTube channel focusing on electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Andy spent 10 years in the British Forces as a Diver, Paratrooper and Bomb Disposal Officer. During his time he commanded the Army’s Underwater and Airborne Bomb Disposal Teams as well as the High Risk Search Team of the Maritime Counter Terrorism Unit and deployed on operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Andy is an accomplished and respected underwater explorer with a high level of skill and experience in deep, technical and cave diving which has taken him all over the globe. Using everything from the latest technology in mixed gases and rebreather to old fashioned SCUBA he has mapped new submerged cave systems, discovered a number of lost shipwrecks from WW2 merchant-mans in the cold, dark water of the English Channel to 18th Century warships off uninhabited islands in Southern Patagonia. There is no environment more hostile and inhospitable to human life on Earth than underwater and only a few elite divers in the world can operate in the huge cave systems and extreme depths Andy explores.