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Johnny Vegas
Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas

  • 54 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Richard Hammond hosts Comedy Central science panel show

Comedy Central has ordered Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction, a science-based panel show. Johnny Vegas and Victoria Coren Mitchell are team captains, with Ria Lina as Hammond's sidekick.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd February 2022

We Wish You a Mandy Christmas review

Diane Morgan does proper belly laughs.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 20th December 2021

We Wish You A Mandy Christmas review

Diane Morgan's hapless comedy character goes full Scrooge.

Ed Cumming, The Independent, 20th December 2021

We Wish You a Mandy Christmas, BBC2, review

Even Diane Morgan has a soft side.

Ed Power, i Newspaper, 20th December 2021

Johnny Vegas to star in new film written in Merseyside

Johnny Vegas is set to play a leading role in a new film, written by Merseyside author Caroline Smailes. He is set to appear in The Drowning Of Arthur Braxton, a film about a bullied schoolboy who encounters his first love when he discovers a beautiful water nymph hiding in an abandoned Victorian swimming pool.

MSN Entertainment, 26th October 2021

Johnny Vegas's act of kindness for dementia care home

Johnny Vegas has surprised a care home near Wigan with a 'very touching' token of support. The actor and comedian has presented a signed and inscribed hand-drawn print to staff and residents at St Helens Hall Care Home in Merseyside.

Adam Maidment, Manchester Evening News, 13th October 2021

Johnny Vegas fears he'll be cancelled by woke brigade

Michael Pennington - better known as his alter ego Johnny Vegas - is considering winding up his bombastic stage persona over fears he will be cancelled by the woke brigade. The comedian, 50, is toying with just doing shows as himself after 25 years as his more famous alter ego.

Joe Kasper, The Sun, 15th July 2021

Review: Bloods, Frank Of Ireland

Reviews of Sky One's new sitcom, as well as the Channel 4 sitcom, plus Johnny Vegas: Carry On Glamping.

Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 8th May 2021

Richard Herring confirms interview shows with audience

Richard Herring has confirmed further names for his upcoming RHLSTP interview shows. They will take place at the Clapham Grand in south London and there will be a socially distanced audience.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th May 2021

Johnny Vegas on money, fame and grief

Lockdown and the loss of both parents have transformed the entertainer. He talks about the disappointments of TV, outgrowing his comic persona - and his move into the glamping business.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 4th May 2021

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