Aisling Bea
- 40 years old
- Irish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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The 10 funniest comedy shows of 2020
There wasn't a lot to laugh about as venues closed and gigs were cancelled. But stand-ups still delivered silly, edgy and heartfelt gags. Our critic picks his favourite new material.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st December 2020This Way Up Series 2 confirmed
Channel 4 has confirmed it has ordered another six episodes of This Way Up. Aisling Bea's comedy will return for Series 2 in 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2020Famalam nominated in 2020 Rose d'Or Awards
Famalam, Sex Education, Two Weeks To Live, Feel Good, This Way Up, There's Something About Movies and Agendum are nominated in the prestigious international Rose d'Or Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 12th November 2020Should comedians joke about Covid?
Some stand-ups see it as their job to provide collective catharsis for the coronavirus, while others see pandemic gags as off-limits - even ones about Trump.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th October 2020Greenwich Comedy festival review
Sara Pascoe, Rich Hall and Aisling Bea warm to an excited crowd - and a divine heckler - in the chilly outdoors.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th September 2020Things said about the BBC 'targeting left-wing comedy'
It's probably to be filed under 'we'll believe it when we see it' but in the meantime here are our favourite responses.
The Poke, 1st September 2020Comics react to reports of BBC cutting left-wing comedy
A number of prominent voices on social media reacted to the report.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 1st September 2020Comedy shows nominated in Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2020
Defending The Guilty, Feel Good, GameFace, Mum, Sex Education and Stath Lets Flats are amongst the nominees for the Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2020Save Live Comedy review
It was brilliant to see entertainers in the flesh again.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 17th August 2020Save Live Comedy at the Grand review
Magical and emotional night as live comedy returns.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th August 2020