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Alan Carr
Alan Carr

Alan Carr

  • 48 years old
  • English
  • Stand-up comedian, writer and actor

Press clippings

Alan Carr makes Channel 4 comeback with Secret Genius

Alan Carr is going back to his roots to host new show, Secret Genius. He's teaming up with Countdown words whizz Susie Dent on the project which is a search for the nation's hidden brainboxes.

Rod McPhee and Alex Doyle, The Sun, 13th February 2025

Alan Carr reveals health scare that has left him fearing for his sight

Alan Carr has opened up about a frightening health ordeal that has left him fearing for his sight, revealing that his eyeballs needed draining due to excessive pressure.

Ruth Francis, Daily Mail, 27th January 2025

Alan Carr in talks to appear in Celebrity Traitors

Alan Carr is in final talks to join fellow jester Jennifer Saunders in Claudia Winkleman's castle next year.

Felicity Cross, The Sun, 27th November 2024

Royal Variety Performance 2024 comedy line-up announced

Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean are amongst the acts taking part in this year's Royal Variety Performance, which will be hosted by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden.

British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2024

Alan Carr sitcom Changing Ends returning for two more series

ITV has confirmed the recommission of sitcom Changing Ends. Based on stand-up Alan Carr's own childhood, two new series have been ordered.

British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2024

YouGov: Alan Carr is the best-known comedian in the UK, but Peter Kay is the most-loved

According to polling company YouGov, a massive 97 per cent of people know who Carr is... but only 57 per cent of people have a positive opinion of him.

Chortle, 26th September 2024

Changing Ends review

Each scene is a showcase for Savell, who even upstages the real Alan who pops in as narrator now and again.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th July 2024

Changing Ends Series 2 review

Alan Carr's sitcom isn't edgy - it's delightful.

Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 14th July 2024

Alan Carr on making more Changing Ends and when the show should end

Carr explained that while he hopes for more series, he doesn't see the show running indefinitely.

James Hibbs, Radio Times, 14th July 2024

Changing Ends Series 2 review

Oliver Savell, who plays the young Carr, is a remarkable comic talent, and this poignant series is the breath of fresh air TV comedy needed.

Keith Watson, The Telegraph, 13th July 2024

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