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Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne

  • 52 years old
  • Irish
  • Actor and stand-up comedian

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From horticulture to humour with Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne says he's a miserable old git.

On The Box, 3rd September 2013

Ed Byrne: 'Ageism' in comedy is a good thing

Now 41, comedian Ed Byrne embraces the fact that he's 'over the hill' in his new show, Roaring Forties.

Chris Stone, The Telegraph, 15th August 2013

Audio: Secret Comedy Podcast 2013, episode 1

Ed Byrne hosts the first of Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcasts recorded live at this year's Edinburgh festival with Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Gary Delaney. Plus we've got stand up from the amazing Aisling Bea, and David O'Doherty with an inspiring (and factually accurate) song about a unique method of relaxing on a bike.

The Guardian, 7th August 2013

'Secret Policemen' launch Amnesty podcast shows (Link expired)

A 'flashmob' of secret policemen in macs and moustaches led by comedian Ed Byrne descended on the Fringe today to launch Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcasts.

Edinburgh Festivals, 2nd August 2013

Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast returns for 2013

Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcast is back at this year's Edinburgh festival, and will be winging your way throughout August. To whet your appetite, here are some of the best bits from 2012 along with interviews and stand-up from some of the guests lined up for this year, including: Julian Clary, Al Murray, Lee Mack, Jenny Eclair, Ed Byrne, Jo Caulfield, Alan Davies and more.

The Guardian, 31st July 2013

Julian Clary joins Amnesty comedy line-up in Edinburgh

Julian Clary (in Edinburgh exclusively for Amnesty) joins Ed Byrne, Alan Davies, Jo Caulfield and other top secret names to host the podcast shows that will feature the best comedy and the biggest names at this year's fringe.

Amnesty, 8th July 2013

Daniel Kitson signed up for Paul Sinha's anti-violence gig

Daniel Kitson, Mark Watson and Ed Byrne are all signed up for a special anti-violence gig.

Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 28th June 2013

Brick Lane Comedy Festival announced

Ed Byrne, Al Murray, Adam Buxton and Alan Davies have been signed up to headline the inaugural Brick Lane Comedy Festival.

Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 2nd May 2013

Top 20 comedy shows in London - May

Featuring Eddie Izzard, Jack Dee, Micky Flanagan, Omid Djalili, Ed Byrne, a gig on a ship, charity fundraisers, the Funny Side, Invisible Dot, the Store and loads more.

London Is Funny, 29th April 2013

Interview: Ed Byrne and his wife Claire Walker

How comedian Ed Byrne and his wife, comedy PR woman Claire Walker, laugh things off.

Katie Burnetts, The Observer, 3rd March 2013

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