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Big name comics pull out of Comedy in the Park gig
Comedians Russell Kane, Judi Love, Rob Beckett and Dara O Briain have announced they will not take part in next year's Comedy in the Park gigs taking place at venues across the country including Wicksteed Park.
Kate Cronin, Northampton Chronicle, 20th August 2021The Pub Landlord to ask Why Do The Brits Win Every War?
Al Murray is making a comedy series about British military victories in character as The Pub Landlord. He is filming Why Do The Brits Win Every War? for Sky History.
British Comedy Guide, 8th July 2021Comedians record NHS charity single
Thirty comedians have recorded a charity single for the NHS. Can't Wait! - created by doctor-turned-comic Simon Brodkin - features Miranda Hart, Harry Hill, David Baddiel, Jo Brand, Lee Mack, Jack Dee and Adam Kay among others.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2021Al Murray spotted having water fight on a swan pedalo
Al Murray has been spotted 'duelling' with Fred Sirieix - the French host of Channel 4 dating show First Dates - on the back of a swan pedalo in Portsmouth.
Tom Cotterill, Portsmouth News, 2nd July 2021Edinburgh Fringe economics scrutinised in new film
Jimmy Carr and Al Murray are among the comedians featured in a new documentary film about the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe. Father Of The Fringe, presented by Dominic Frisby, explores the links between the arts festival and the principles of free market economic theory laid down by 18th century philosopher Adam Smith.
British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2021Al Murray's stalker barred from attending his shows
A stalker has been barred from Al Murray's shows after subjecting him to years of "distressing" harassment.
British Comedy Guide, 28th April 2021Leicester Comedy Festival is the tonic we need now
Tom Allen, Al Murray, Zoe Lyons and Ed Byrne are among the comedians taking part.
Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 3rd February 2021Steve Bennett compiles his most memorable shows of 2020
The year when no gig was normal...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st December 2020Pubs the length and breadth of the country need backing
The Pub Landlord, my alter ego, has joined the Campaign For Pubs as an ambassador.
He's been shouting at the British public for decades, particularly those lucky enough to sit on the front row, and now he's shouting at Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and the rest: "Save the pub."
Al Murray, The Sun, 23rd December 2020Al Murray to star in Radio 4 sketch show
Al Murray is to appear as himself in a new Radio 4 sketch show called Al Murray: Totally Out Of Character.
British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2020