Iain Stirling
- 36 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Iain Stirling interview
The voice of Love Island discusses the return of Buffering.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 26th January 2023Iain Stirling: My comedy error
Before he started mocking Love Islanders, narrator Iain Stirling got his career break on kids' telly.
But the Scots funnyman has now told how he almost missed out on that earlier opportunity.
Rod McPhee, The Sun, 24th January 2023Cracking Comedy in Aid of Women and Children First: review
One of the best things about the night was how awesome it was to see so many women comedians at the top of their game and we're super proud that they've all been a part of Funny Women at some point in their comedy careers.
Carmen MacKay, Funny Women, 13th December 2022Iain Stirling's sitcom Buffering returning to ITV2 for a second series
Iain Stirling's Buffering is returning to ITV2 for six more episodes in 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 15th September 2022Iain Stirling signs up for Love Island's US version
Iain Stirling's distinctive commentary has been an essential part of Love Island since it launched in 2015. Now the comedian is to provide the voiceover for the US version of the reality TV show.
Chortle, 16th June 2022Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards review
The comedian plays it safe with his subject matter, but delivers his show with affable warmth and animation.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 27th May 2022As intensely maddening viewing went in 2021, the sitcom writing debut of Love Island narrator and comic Iain Stirling was almost unbeatable. Apparently playing himself, Stirling's turn as a kids' TV presenter was so screechy and irksome that his scenes alongside a puppet co-star saw him prove less empathic than a lump of felt with ping-pong balls for eyes. And yet, in a shout-at-the-TV, pray-for-disaster sort of way, it was captivating. It's not unusual to be hooked on a show by rooting for its lead. But in this case, you were rooting for him to fail.
Alexi Duggins, The Guardian, 29th December 2021Alan Davies, Sarah Kendall, Suzi Ruffell & Iain Stirling: serious about fiction
The intimate book club hosted by Sara Cox welcomes Alan Davies, Iain Stirling, Sarah Kendall and Suzi Ruffell, who each reveal what's on their shelves.
BBC, 1st December 2021Buffering review
If it all sounds fairly indulgent, putting your life on screen right after the latest bulletin from Love Island's baby-oiled, Balearic-based Brains Trust, then you should know that Jedward aren't involved. And Buffering has some funny lines.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 8th August 2021Iain Stirling interview
Iain Stirling on his Love Island 2021 predictions, whether he'd host the show with Laura Whitmore and his brand new ITV2 sitcom.
Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 5th August 2021