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Rowan Atkinson
27,588 listeners
Rowan Atkinson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1955. He attended Newcastle University before going to Oxford in 1975, and it was at Oxfo… read moreRowan Atkinson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1955. He attended Newcastle University before going to Oxford in 1975, and it was at Oxford that he met screenwriter Richard Curtis, with whom he wrote and performed comedy revues at the … read moreRowan Atkinson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1955. He attended Newcastle University before going to Oxford in 1975, and it was at Oxford that he met screenwriter Richard Curtis, with whom he wrote and performed comedy revues at the Oxford Playhouse and later at the Edinburgh Fringe. After a… read more
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Terry Jones
876 listeners
Terence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942 died 21 January 2020) was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children&#… read moreTerence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942 died 21 January 2020) was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children's author, popular historian, political commentator and TV documentary host. He was best known … read moreTerence Graham Parry Jones (born 1 February 1942 died 21 January 2020) was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children's author, popular historian, political commentator and TV documentary host. He was best known as a member of the Monty Python comedy team. As a member of … read more
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Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant and Karl Pilkington
16,252 listeners
Most will know Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant from the hit series The Office. However a cult figure has been born with Karl Pilkington, a… read moreMost will know Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant from the hit series The Office. However a cult figure has been born with Karl Pilkington, a producer at XFM who did many radio shows with Steve and Ricky while at XFM, he has now quit. The … read moreMost will know Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant from the hit series The Office. However a cult figure has been born with Karl Pilkington, a producer at XFM who did many radio shows with Steve and Ricky while at XFM, he has now quit. The team then decided to branch out to podcasting and video podc… read more
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Stewart Lee
7,376 listeners
Stewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of… read moreStewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of the 1990s comedy duo Lee and Herring, and for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed a… read moreStewart Lee (born April 5, 1968 in Solihull) is an English stand-up comedian, writer and director probably best known for being one half of the 1990s comedy duo Lee and Herring, and for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed and controversial stage show Jerry Springer, The Opera. Lee s… read more
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Neil Innes
16,677 listeners
Neil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic… read moreNeil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in The Bonzo Dog … read moreNeil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in The Bonzo Dog Band and later The Rutles. Attending Goldsmiths College, Lon… read more
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Peter Cook
6,011 listeners
Peter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 19… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the le… read morePeter Cook is the name of two artists, the by far most famous being the English satirist listed as #1. 1. Peter Edward Cook (17 November 1937 – 9 January 1995) was an English satirist, writer and comedian who is widely regarded as the leading figure in the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has… read more
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Adam & Joe
4,731 listeners
Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish garnered themselves a cult following, especially among young twenty-somethings, in the 90’s due to their unique… read moreAdam Buxton and Joe Cornish garnered themselves a cult following, especially among young twenty-somethings, in the 90’s due to their unique comedic view on pop culture. Although the two comedians were involved in other projects before an… read moreAdam Buxton and Joe Cornish garnered themselves a cult following, especially among young twenty-somethings, in the 90’s due to their unique comedic view on pop culture. Although the two comedians were involved in other projects before and after it was aired, their eponymous TV show “The Adam &… read more
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Ricky Gervais
65,666 listeners
Ricky Dene Gervais (/dʒərˈveɪz/ jər-VAYZ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, television producer and filmmaker. He c… read moreRicky Dene Gervais (/dʒərˈveɪz/ jər-VAYZ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, television producer and filmmaker. He co-created, co-wrote and acted in the British television sitcoms "The Office" (2001–2003)… read moreRicky Dene Gervais (/dʒərˈveɪz/ jər-VAYZ; born 25 June 1961) is an English comedian, actor, writer, television producer and filmmaker. He co-created, co-wrote and acted in the British television sitcoms "The Office" (2001–2003), "Extras" (2005–2007) and "Life's Too S… read more
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David Sedaris
19,813 listeners
David Sedaris (born December 26, 1956) is an American humorous essayist and radio contributor. Much of his humor is autobiographical and se… read moreDavid Sedaris (born December 26, 1956) is an American humorous essayist and radio contributor. Much of his humor is autobiographical and self-deprecating, concerning his large family life, Greek heritage, various jobs, education, and his… read moreDavid Sedaris (born December 26, 1956) is an American humorous essayist and radio contributor. Much of his humor is autobiographical and self-deprecating, concerning his large family life, Greek heritage, various jobs, education, and his life in France with his boyfriend Hugh. He was born in Bi… read more
