Musical deity and comedic visionary? Bath-born founder member of The Rubber Bishops and one of the top stand-up comedians in Britain today. He was winner of the Best Live Stand Up 1999 Award, and is team captain on BBC TV's Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Bill also starred in the sitcom Black Books and had his own series on BBC 2 entitled Is it Bill Bailey?; he also appeared in the British comedy film Saving Grace, alongside Brenda Blethyn and Martin Clunes.
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Diminutive stand-up comedian making a big name for herself. Within seconds of appearing on stage, her flirty, gossipy, effervescent style charms everybody! She has written for many top comedians, including Johnny Vaughan, Gail Porter and Griff Rhys Jones, and starred on many TV stand-up comedy shows.
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One of Britain's freshest and most original comics, this short, fat British-born Iranian hams the accent and underlines the cliches before pulling the Persian rug from under the audience. After record-breaking ticket sales at Edinburgh Fringe 2005, his show transferred to London to wide acclaim. Omid also dabbles in the film industry recently appearing alongside Jude Law in 'Sky Captain The World Of Tomorrow', 'Anita & Me' and 'Gladiator'.
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This popular stand-up and TV comedian is well-known for his appearances on the pop music quiz show Never Mind The Buzzcocks. His career as a performer began in 1984 when he quit his job as a civil servant to follow a new direction as a performance poet on the alternative comedy circuit and supporting bands such as The Style Council and The Housemartins. During the late '80s he worked Billy Bragg, directing videos for both Bragg and Kirsty MacColl. Phill has an abiding love and in-depth knowledge of popular music, particularly ska, bluebeat and rhythm & blues. His hugely successful standup tours have included Jedi, Steady, Go and Quadrophobia, and he has worked extensively on radio, variously as a contributor, panellist and presenter. He has also been touring as part of The Blockheads line-up.
A well-known grouchy, deadpan US stand-up comic, winner of the Perrier Award 2000 and two Emmy Awards. Often a panelist on BBC 2's show Q.I.
Singer/songwriter from Tennessee who has been married seven times - all to women named Brenda... A hilarious creation from the well-known grouchy, deadpan US stand-up comic, winner of the Perrier Award 2000 and two Emmy Awards.
The funniest living Geordie, Perrier nominee 1999 and Time Out 'Comedian of the Year 1999', Ross has appeared on many TV shows, including Have I Got News For You.
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A regular on BBC2's Mock The Week as well as Radio Four's Banter and Radio Two's Out To Lunch, Bristol comedian Russell now hosts his own show on BBC 6 Music. As one of the younger comedians on the circuit, Russells humour is quick-witted, cheekly and wryly observant. 'The future of British comedy...hysterically funny.' - Metro
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Former C4 Popworld presenter, host of The Morning After Show and Mardi Gras comedy competition finalist. Currently presenting BBC2's Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
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Comedian, actor, composer and musician - is there anything Tim Minchin can't do? Apparently not, and he does it bloomin' well too. '…plays like an angel, sings like the rock star he always wanted to be and has a devil of a sense of humour.' (The Scotsman).
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