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Al Murray

Al Murray

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

Press clippings Page 10

Stunning portraits of stellar stand-ups

From Ken Dodd and his tickling stick to Nina Conti and her monkey, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has snapped a host of superb comedians on stage.

Tristram Kenton, The Guardian, 9th September 2020

GMB forced to apologise as Al Murray swears on live TV

Ben Shephard was forced to apologise to viewers today after Al Murray swore live on Good Morning Britain.

The cheeky comic stuck his fingers up in protest at the BBC over reports the broadcaster is threatening to axe comedy shows for being "too left wing".

Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 3rd September 2020

Help Save Live Comedy review

For public health reasons, the country might not yet be ready for normality, but every glimpse that a return pre-pandemic life might be possible remains a fillip for the soul.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th August 2020

Save Live Comedy review

It was brilliant to see entertainers in the flesh again.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 17th August 2020

Save Live Comedy at the Grand review

Magical and emotional night as live comedy returns.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th August 2020

Some comedy festivals announce they will happen in 2021

The producers of Leicester Comedy Festival and The UK Kids' Comedy Festival have announced that they are going to go ahead with the 2021 events, with support from a significant number of friends and special guests.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th July 2020

Al Murray to publish spoof history book

Al Murray has written a history textbook parody that will be published in October, a spiritual update for 1930's 1066 And All That.

British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2020

Get the beards in, lads

Lockdown may have produced some bonkers barnets - but it's also seen a growth in bushy and barmy beards.

Here, Pub Landlord comedian Al Murray writes on the joy of whiskers.

Al Murray, The Sun, 4th June 2020

Review - Just the Tonic's Working from Home

Review of Al Murray, Seann Walsh and Matt Forde among others.

James of Walsh, Phoenix Remix, 1st June 2020

TV preview - Comedians: Home Alone

Following E4's Remote Comedy From The Paddock the BBC launches with their own self-shot lockdown rapidfire sketch show. And on the basis of the first episodes - not that this is a competition - the BBC has the edge.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th May 2020

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