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Al Murray

Al Murray

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

Press clippings Page 23

Interview: Al Murray gets political

Al Murray is on typically outspoken form touring the UK in his Pintbus.

Jay Richardson, The Herald, 12th March 2015

Al Murray to parachute in for South Thanet speech

Pub Landlord Al Murray will parachute into Kent in advance of a speech to his prospective South Thanet constituents in Sandwich.

Tom Barnes, Isle of Thanet Gazette, 12th March 2015

Al Murray solves London's problems

As the Pub Landlord runs for parliament and prepares to go head-to-head with Nigel Farage in Kent, we put the concerns of real Londoners to him.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th March 2015

Review: Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor

Nigel Farage's fellow candidate in the South Thanet election took to The Lowry stage, and had Steve Howarth roaring with laughter from start to finish.

Steve Howarth, Manchester Evening News, 9th March 2015

Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor - The Lowry, Salford

Besides being a superb stand-up comedian Murray could fit quite easily into Westminster with his quick thinking and ability to answer any question in an instant. With the bookies rating him at 66/1 this seems unlikely. Westminster's loss however will be the British public's comedy gain.

Paul Downham, The Public Reviews, 9th March 2015

Al Murray's Pub Landlord gets political

Al Murray is on typically outspoken form touring the UK in his Pintbus.

Jay Richardson, The Herald, 7th March 2015

Al Murray to publish a political tract

Pub Landlord Al Murray has signed a book deal to publish his political manifesto. Let's Re-Great Britain will be released on April Fool's Day - a month before he stands for election in Nigel Farage's constituency.

Chortle, 5th March 2015

Al Murray: a laughing matter?

The problem with Al Murray's little joke [to stand as an MP] is that it's unclear who or what is at the butt end of it.

James Colville, Palatinate, 19th February 2015

Teach yourself with Al Murray pub landlord

Al Murray is an award winning comedian, but he also has a lifelong passion for playing the drums. He explains why he's getting involved with Learn To Play Day.

Cheshire Today, 12th February 2015

Al Murray hits the campaign trail in Thanet - video

Al Murray, the Pub Landlord, hits the campaign trail in Thanet South, where he is standing at the general election against Ukip leader Nigel Farage. The comedian-turned-politician says he decided to run in Thanet, Kent, after hearing 'destiny's call, like a trumpet in the far distance'. Among his election promises are to brick up the channel tunnel and save Manston airport.

The Guardian, 4th February 2015

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