Adrian Dannatt (born in 1963) is the son of architect Trevor Dannatt, he was educated at St Chad's College, Durham University. Before arriving at university he had previously been the child star of the London Weekend Television series Just William (1977), based on the novels of author Richmal Crompton. He has since worked as an artist, art critic and journalist.
Mr.Dannatt is legendary for bringing a dead bird to dinner parties rather than a bottle of fine wine. This illustrates his impeccable eccentricity.