The Liz Brewer Television, Documentary & Digital Media Archive
Liz Brewer has appeared on British and international television for more than four decades as a documentary subject, etiquette teacher, society commentator, event organiser and expert on social behaviour.
Her credits range from the award-winning BBC Arena film Ligmalion and the BBC Two documentary The Fame Game to ITV’s internationally successful Ladette to Lady, television news debates, lifestyle programmes and long-form digital interviews.
1985
Ligmalion: A Musical for the ’80s
Programme: Arena
Broadcaster: BBC Two
Original transmission: 8 April 1985
Director: Nigel Finch
Role: Featured participant
This award-winning BBC Arena documentary-musical was the first film to feature Liz Brewer.
The film follows actor Gordon Shilling as he attempts to enter the world of fashionable 1980s London. At Peter York’s launch for You & Non-U, York explains that Gordon needs to enter a different social world and introduces him to Liz.
Liz appears approximately 34 minutes into the programme. Filming involving Liz took place at her home, The Ritz and Ayton Castle in Scotland. The programme also follows events surrounding Robert Maxwell’s launch of The European newspaper and features Sting, Peter York, Richard Young, Tim Curry, Alexei Sayle and other notable figures.
Watch the programme:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Q9Ey1bjrc
1995
Modern Times: The Fame Game
Broadcaster: BBC Two
Original transmission: 12 April 1995
Role: Principal documentary subject
A fly-on-the-wall documentary following Liz behind the scenes as one of London’s leading society organisers and “fixers”.
The programme examines the organisation, personalities and pressures behind high-profile parties and introduces viewers to clients seeking entry into London’s social and media world.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0782115/
1996
Modern Times: The Fame Game - Update
Broadcaster: BBC Two
Original transmission: 1 March 1996
Role: Principal documentary subject
A follow-up to The Fame Game, revisiting Liz, her clients and developments in London’s changing society scene.
Programme archive: https://thetvdb.com/series/modern-times/allseasons/official
1997–1998
Light Lunch
Broadcaster: Channel 4
Role: Guest
Liz appeared as herself on Channel 4’s daytime discussion programme presented by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.
The precise episode and original transmission date have not yet been identified in the surviving public listings.
Programme credit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118386/characters/nm1946021/
2005–2010
Ladette to Lady
Broadcaster: ITV
UK premiere: 31 August 2005
Role: Etiquette and social-behaviour teacher
Liz became nationally recognised as one of the finishing-school teachers on ITV’s Ladette to Lady.
She taught contestants etiquette, conversation, dining manners, social confidence and appropriate behaviour in formal and professional situations.
The format subsequently travelled internationally and led to Liz appearing in the Australian adaptation.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445884/
Watch Liz Brewer and the teachers of Ladette to Lady: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Liz+Brewer+Ladette+to+Lady
Documented UK episodes
Series 2, Episode 1 — 2006: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0875366/
Series 2, Episode 4 — 2006: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0885942/
Series 2, Episode 5 — 2006: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0885943/
Series 3, Episode 1 — 2008: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1169554/
Series 3, Episode 3 — 2008: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1215681/
Series 3, Episode 4 — 2008: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1570843/
Ladette to Lady: End of Term Report
Broadcaster: ITV
Role: Returning teacher and expert
Former contestants returned to the programme so that Liz and the other teachers could review their progress after leaving the finishing school.
2007
The Weakest Link — “Goodies and Baddies”
Broadcaster: BBC
Original transmission: 2007
Role: Celebrity contestant
Liz appeared as herself in a themed celebrity edition of Anne Robinson’s quiz show.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0994676/
2008–2011
The Party Guru
Broadcaster: CNBC Luxury Channel
Running time: Approximately 45 minutes
Role: Principal documentary subject
A documentary following Liz as she organised Dame Shirley Bassey’s 70th-birthday celebration at Cliveden House.
The programme provides a behind-the-scenes account of planning and delivering an important luxury event for an internationally renowned performer.
Background information: https://www.dynastypress.co.uk/liz.html
Related interview — working with Dame Shirley Bassey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akBZ0dQPKgQ
2009
The Sunday Night Project — Chavette to Lady
Broadcaster: Channel 4
Original transmission: Associated with Lily Allen’s 8 February 2009 episode
Role: Etiquette teacher and featured guest
In this comedy feature, Liz attempts to teach Lily Allen and members of the programme’s team some of the finer points of etiquette.
Watch the segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS72aqLpObI
The Noughties… Was That It?
Original transmission: 2009
Role: Contributor appearing as herself
A retrospective programme examining personalities, events and cultural trends associated with the first decade of the 21st century.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1541784/
Aussie Ladette to Lady
Original transmission: 2009
Role: Etiquette teacher
Liz returned to the finishing-school format for the Australian version of Ladette to Lady. She is publicly credited in ten episodes.
Full cast and episode information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1450342/fullcredits/
Series 1, Episode 1: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1448216/
Series 2, Episode 1: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535631/
Series 2, Episode 4: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1545129/
Watch a later Ladette to Lady etiquette challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRwK91tG4QU
2010
Big Brother’s Little Brother
Broadcaster: Channel 4
Original transmission: 2010 appearances
Role: Guest commentator
Liz is credited with appearing in three episodes of the discussion and behind-the-scenes companion programme to Big Brother.
Programme credits: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288918/fullcredits/
2011
BBC Breakfast
Broadcaster: BBC One
Original transmission: 30 June 2011
Role: Etiquette expert
Liz appeared as an etiquette and social-behaviour expert on the edition broadcast on 30 June 2011.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1980379/
Loose Women
Broadcaster: ITV
Original transmission: 2011
Episode: Series 15, Episode 162
Role: Guest
Liz appeared as a guest alongside the programme’s panel and fellow guest Penny Junor.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1921891/
Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag — Gordon Ramsay’s Family Fare
Broadcaster: W Network
Original transmission: 2011
Role: Dining-etiquette expert
While testing recipes from Gordon Ramsay’s cookbook, Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic travelled to London for a lesson in dining etiquette with Liz.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1801865/
The Hairy Bikers’ Best of British — Picnics
Broadcaster: BBC Two
Original transmission: 22 November 2011
Role: Etiquette expert
Liz joined Si King and Dave Myers to discuss the traditions, rituals and etiquette associated with the great British picnic.
Programme transcript: https://subsaga.com/bbc/food/hairy-bikers-best-of-british/series-1-45-minute-versions/7-picnics.html
Further Television and News Appearances
BBC News — Royal Wedding Etiquette
Role: Etiquette expert
Liz explains three things guests should avoid doing at a royal wedding.
Watch the BBC News clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEtbp6tTwTI
Ascot Dress Code
Role: Society and etiquette expert
Liz joined Cathy Newman and Lizzie Cundy to discuss new dress requirements for the Royal Enclosure at Ascot.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLJrAOUJRjY
Good Morning Britain — Office Lunch Etiquette
Broadcaster: ITV
Role: Etiquette expert
Liz discusses the correct response when somebody takes another person’s food from a communal workplace refrigerator.
Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehSC2SVmuYw
Good Morning Britain — Feathers in Fashion
Broadcaster: ITV
Role: Debate guest
Liz and Sarah-Jane Honeywell debate whether the use of feathers in fashion should be prohibited.
Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBvz5hDhv1I
This Morning — Aintree Ladies’ Day
Broadcaster: ITV
Original transmission: 2019
Role: Debate guest
Liz discussed the behaviour and clothing associated with Aintree Ladies’ Day and argued that racegoers should show greater respect for the occasion.
Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=556Q3S8qBJE
This Morning — Has “Name and Shame” Culture Gone Too Far?
Broadcaster: ITV
Original transmission: 16 August 2019
Role: Debate guest
Liz argued that online “name and shame” behaviour had become excessively vicious.
Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNg-eNmYCvQ
This Morning — Should Office Dress Codes Be Relaxed in Summer?
Broadcaster: ITV
Role: Debate guest
Liz and Emma B discussed whether conventional workplace dress codes should be relaxed during periods of hot weather.
Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCMUYXhpbcI
This Morning — Is It Time We Banned the Mistletoe?
Broadcaster: ITV
Role: Etiquette expert and debate guest
Liz discusses Christmas mistletoe traditions, changing social expectations and whether refusing a festive kiss should be considered impolite.
Watch the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFN6aC-qd-E
Inside Selfridges: Then & Now
Broadcaster: Channel 5
Original transmission: 4 August 2019
Role: Interview contributor
Liz contributed recollections and social-history context to this documentary about the celebrated London department store.
Programme listing: https://www.dvber.co.uk/Channel%2B5/Inside%2BSelfridges%26%2358%3B%2BThen%2B%26%2BNow/2019-08-04-2000_7730195174
2021
Dewbs & Co.
Broadcaster: GB News
Original transmission: 2021
Episode: Series 1, Episode 26
Role: Etiquette expert
Liz appeared during the early run of Michelle Dewberry’s news and discussion programme.
Programme information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15002926/
GB News Appearances
Manners and Body Language
Liz explains how manners are often communicated through posture, expression and body language.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq6ImskqRls
Crossing Your Legs
Liz discusses traditional conventions concerning posture and explains that crossing one’s legs is not automatically improper.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yet7K8Z02EM
Queue Barging
Liz discusses British queuing customs and the circumstances in which attempting to move ahead in a queue may be unacceptable.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIIYbuSkHwk
Gender-Reveal Parties
Liz discusses whether increasingly elaborate gender-reveal celebrations have gone too far.
Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTZVYauiZAE
Digital Interviews
Here She Is — Etiquette Expert Liz Brewer
Season: 7
Episode: 4
Original release: 10 April 2024
Role: Featured guest
A long-form interview exploring Liz’s life, work, society career, event organisation and approach to modern etiquette.
Programme page: https://shows.acast.com/hear-she-is-here-she-is/episodes/here-she-is-etiquette-expert-liz-brewer
Find the video edition: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Here+She+Is+Liz+Brewer+Season+7+Episode+4
2026
The Champagne Yogi — What High Society Knows About Etiquette
Presenter: Vimla Lalvani
Original release: April 2026
Role: Featured guest
A long-form conversation with yoga pioneer Vimla Lalvani examining Liz’s career, confidence, instinct, social behaviour and the principles of etiquette.
Material from the interview was released initially in shorter clips before publication of the complete programme.
Watch the complete interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzFClkGmqvU
Watch a short clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Nu9ZuKXTxbg
From Ladette to Lady to High Society: Liz Brewer & Lady Henrietta Rous Reveal Etiquette Secrets
Programme: OctopusTV
Presenter: Andrew Eborn
Original recording/release: June 2026
Location: Aboard a barge at Cadogan Pier on the River Thames
Role: Featured guest
Liz Brewer and Lady Henrietta Rous join Andrew Eborn to discuss finishing-school traditions, high society, royal circles, changing standards of behaviour and the continuing importance of human connection.
Watch the complete programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkDJgaH9IHE
Additional Interviews and Clips
Extraordinary Events for the Rich, Powerful and Famous
A long-form interview in which Liz discusses her work organising important events and her experiences as the etiquette and social-behaviour teacher on Ladette to Lady.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut-JuaFH4ag
Social Media Is Not a Substitute for Life
Liz discusses etiquette, personal relationships, social media and face-to-face communication.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQQMGdm4o0s
What to Do When You Have an “Obama Moment”
Liz and broadcaster Anthony Davis discuss social protocol and how to handle potentially awkward public situations.