Press clippings Page 23
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 2015Al 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 2015Teach 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 2015Al 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 2015Pub Landlord Al Murray visits Thanet as FUKP leader
"I am the only one taking the General Election seriously - there are too many jokers in politics."
James Rose, Kent News, 3rd February 2015Al Murray interview
It was 20 years ago this year that Al Murray introduced the world to the Pub Landlord, his pompously loveable, slightly jingoistic, opinionated font of 'common sense', who espouses a 'Thank God I'm an Englishman' view of the world and hopelessly in love with being British!
Kernan Andrews, Galway Advertiser, 22nd January 2015How comedy took over politics
It's not just Al Murray: British politics is increasingly about who has the most popular joke. The consequences won't be funny.
Andrew Watts, The Spectator, 22nd January 2015Al Murray's eurozone solution: Europe goes on the pound
UK comedy character the Pub Landlord, on why EU should be renamed as the 'British empire'.
Rajnish Singh, The Parliament Magazine, 22nd January 2015How real a threat to UKIP is Al Murray?
When comedian Al Murray said that he would stand in South Thanet against UKIP party leader, Nigel Farage, it heralded the arrival of his first "serious competition," but will the no-nonsense political outsider still be cracking jokes about the contest in May?
Rupert Myers, GQ, 19th January 2015Pub Landlord Al Murray on his election strategy
The comedian is to stand against Farage for South Thanet in the 2015 general election. But what are his guvnorment's policies? Guardian experts question him on welfare, freedom, immigration and foreign lagers.
The Guardian, 18th January 2015