Patrick Kielty
Patrick Kielty

Patrick Kielty

  • 53 years old
  • Northern Irish
  • Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and presenter

Press clippings

Patrick Kielty: 'The time is right, I'm ready to host the Late Late Show'

As Patrick Kielty prepares to take over the biggest presenting gig in town, he is well aware of the challenges that lie ahead. The new host of The Late Late Show talks to Aoife Barry.

Aoife Barry, The Sunday Times, 10th September 2023

Patrick Kielty says London will never feel like home and heart remains in Co Down

Patrick Kielty has said London will never feel like home and "in my head I still live in a little village in Co Down".

Rohit Balaji, The Irish News, 11th August 2023

Alan Partridge, Sue Perkins and Frank Skinner amongst ARIAS nominees

The nominees in the comedy category in the The Radio Academy Awards include Frank Skinner, Alan Partridge's podcast, Nature Table hosted by Sue Perkins, Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel and The Skewer.

British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2023

Patrick Kielty's new film Ballywalter to premiere in Belfast

A new film starring County Down-born comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty is to get its world premiere in Belfast on Thursday.

Robbie Meredith, BBC, 3rd November 2022

Patrick Kielty takes over Radio 5 Live's Saturday morning show

The comedian will take over the 9am to 11am slot currently occupied by Scott Mills and Chris Stark from September 3.

Chortle, 20th August 2022

Patrick Kielty: Borderline review - cautionary Northern Irish tale

At a crisis point for his country, Kielty's 'module on borders' is warm and engaging, though his even-handedness dims some of the laughter.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th June 2022

Patrick Kielty: Borderline review

Kielty is a stand-up uniquely qualified to speak on the topic of his homeland and its borders, but this set, though polished, lacks bite.

Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 28th June 2022

Patrick Kielty: Borderline review

Patrick Kielty's first stand-up show in six years ought to be required viewing for every politician willing to risk the fragile peace in Ireland in the name of some unattainable, idealised version of Brexit.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th June 2022

Patrick Kielty once did 132mph on a motorway outside Belfast

The comedian claims that it was, at the time, the highest speed ever recorded on a Northern Irish road.

ITV, 23rd June 2022

Patrick Kielty: Borderline - review

A witty and wise dissection of life's heavy-duty issues while not ignoring the silly stuff.

Jay Richardson, The List, 16th June 2022