July Challenge

[gargy]

I am 2 answers short of a full 120 set (which is a first) and would appreciate hints. I am afraid both questions are etremely long!
115 starting with JJC and following in order with BF, JJJ, MH, TB, JJ, JW, JD, GT, MS, JS, OC, NB, JJB, JL, EC,JJW, RM,FP,SL then which two letters (both the same) come next?
120 He has been a commentator on US TV, has presented several programmes on Radio 5 and has done the after dinner speaker circuit. He had a brief career as a pop singer, reaching number 2 in one European country. He has advertised a host of products such as Specsavers, The News of the World, Yellow Pages and Fosters. He is currently studying law but still holds the British national record in which sport?

[auntflo]

120 i think its eddie the eagle edwards, so ski-jumping

[gargy]

thank you auntflo you are a star.

[swannbaker]

Cassius Clay .

[spursfan]

Hi gargy
Have only just seen this request but glad you are sorted Can you help with Q117?
Thanks
spursfan

[gargy]

Many belated thanks to swannbaker for helping me to complete a full set, and sincere apologies to spursfan. I have been away from my computer until now. I don't know if you tried a guess but the answer is "nick".