Aisling Bea
- 41 years old
- Irish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 10
Should comedians joke about Covid?
Some stand-ups see it as their job to provide collective catharsis for the coronavirus, while others see pandemic gags as off-limits - even ones about Trump.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th October 2020Greenwich Comedy festival review
Sara Pascoe, Rich Hall and Aisling Bea warm to an excited crowd - and a divine heckler - in the chilly outdoors.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th September 2020Things said about the BBC 'targeting left-wing comedy'
It's probably to be filed under 'we'll believe it when we see it' but in the meantime here are our favourite responses.
The Poke, 1st September 2020Comics react to reports of BBC cutting left-wing comedy
A number of prominent voices on social media reacted to the report.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 1st September 2020Comedy shows nominated in Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2020
Defending The Guilty, Feel Good, GameFace, Mum, Sex Education and Stath Lets Flats are amongst the nominees for the Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2020Help Save Live Comedy review
For public health reasons, the country might not yet be ready for normality, but every glimpse that a return pre-pandemic life might be possible remains a fillip for the soul.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th August 2020Save Live Comedy review
It was brilliant to see entertainers in the flesh again.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 17th August 2020Save Live Comedy at the Grand review
Magical and emotional night as live comedy returns.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th August 2020Fleabag was great, but BAFTA needs to recognise others
Another BAFTA trophy for Phoebe Waller-Bridge would feel like an accessory. For anyone else, it could shape their future.
Beth Webb, NME, 29th July 2020Aisling Bea & Jamie Demetriou pick up BAFTAs
Aisling Bea and Jamie Demetriou have been recognised for their comedy writing at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 17th July 2020