Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Legendary UK Agent Anthony Jones Retires
Anthony Jones, a very famous agent who has worked with big names like Alan Bennett and Richard Curtis for 60 years, retired.
His colleagues and clients threw a big party for him at BAFTA.
People like Richard Curtis and Nick Cave were there.
Anthony is known for being very good at his job and for using silence as a trick in negotiations.
He said thank you to everyone for giving him a good life.
Richard Curtis joked about how Anthony always had short and funny comments about his work.
Everyone agreed that Anthony is the best agent ever.
Anthony Jones, a renowned UK agent, retired after a 60-year career.
A retirement party was held at BAFTA headquarters with notable guests.
Jones is known for his meticulous and pragmatic approach to negotiations.
Richard Curtis and St John Donald gave heartfelt tributes to Jones.
Jones' clients include Alan Bennett, Mike Leigh, Richard Curtis, and Nick Cave.
- Who
- Anthony Jones, a legendary UK literary and film agent
- What
- Retirement celebration at BAFTA headquarters
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- BAFTA headquarters on Piccadilly
- Why
- To honor Anthony Jones' 60-year career as an agent
- Name
- Anthony Jones
- Age
- 85
- Career Span
- 60 years
- Notable Clients
- Alan Bennett, Mike Leigh, Richard Curtis, Nick Cave
- Event Location
- BAFTA headquarters, Piccadilly
- Event Date
- Wednesday night
- Event Attendees
- Clients, producers, directors, writers, friends, partners from United Agents, London agency bigwigs
- Notable Tributes
- Richard Curtis, St John Donald