Sandi Toksvig
- 66 years old
- From Denmark
- Actor, writer, script editor, comedian and presenter
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Sandi Toksvig: I can't let the Church of England hurt LGBT people
Sandi Toksvig says she was reluctant to speak out about the Church of England's position on same-sex marriage - but felt LGBT people were suffering.
Aleem Maqbool, BBC, 8th February 2023National Comedy Awards 2023 shortlists revealed
The shortlists for Channel 4's National Comedy Awards 2023 have been revealed. Ghosts, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Derry Girls and After Life are up for Best Scripted Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2023Sandi Toksvig reassures worried fans as she shares update after being hospitalised
"I am now out of hospital and continuing my convalescence in Australia until I'm fit to fly home. My undying (literally) thanks to the amazing Australian health service."
Francesca Shillcock, Hello Magazine, 6th December 2022Sandi Toksvig cancels New Zealand tour due to illness
Sandi Toksvig's New Zealand tour, due to kick off on Sunday, has been cancelled, after the performer and TV host was hospitalised with bronchial pneumonia.
Amberleigh Jack, Stuff.co.nz, 3rd December 2022Sandi Toksvig bookies' University Challenge host favourite as Jeremy Paxman steps down
The BBC are set to announce Jeremy's replacement later this week and several names are already being thrown into the hat as to who it could be.
Connie Rusk, The Mirror, 16th August 2022Who is Sandi Toksvig to lecture Justin Welby about sin?
Has Justin Welby met his match in Sandi Toksvig? The entertainer has sent an open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury, complaining about his attempts to compromise with African bishops and avoid a showdown at the Lambeth Conference on the issue of same-sex marriage. The gist of it is: 'Even though I don't believe in God, I'm rarely going to attend my local church again'.
Gareth Roberts, The Spectator, 5th August 2022Sandi Toksvig writes powerful letter to Archbishop Justin Welby after 'gay sex is a sin' comments
"The lives of LGBT+ people are at stake here," wrote the broadcaster and author.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 4th August 2022Murder, They Hope Series 2 guest stars revealed
Murder, They Hope, the Gold comedy series starring Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson, will welcome guest stars including Hugh Dennis, Vicki Pepperdine, Sally Phillips, Isy Suttie and Sandi Toksvig.
British Comedy Guide, 30th June 2022Goodbye Baz: how stars celebrated the life of Barry Cryer
Friends, fans and family of Barry Cryer gathered in London's West End last night to remember the great gagsmith at a star-studded memorial gig.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th June 2022Sandi Toksvig interview
The comedian, presenter and author on pre-show rituals, poor advice and the thrill of a hydraulic log-splitter.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 24th May 2022