Chris Addison

Chris Addison - a comic who actually gives a shit

Ahead of his big show at the Hammersmith Apollo, Chris Addison chats with London Is Funny (at about 100mph).

Pure silliness abounds as Dave Gorman hosts a one-off show in which he asks his contestants - Chris Addison, Roisin Conaty, Geoff Lloyd and Seymour Mace - to compete for gold medals in, quite frankly, ludicrous rounds. For example, Usain Bolt can run the 100m in 9.58 seconds: what do the panellists think they could do in 9.58 seconds? It's fantastic to see Absolute Radio's Geoff Lloyd pop up on a panel show. He's one of the sharpest wits on air.

Video - Five minutes with: Chris Addison

Comedian Chris Addison talks to Matthew Stadlen about feeling underprepared for his acting roles, the pressure to "think of something funny" - and keep watching to find out what happens when The Thick Of It co-star Peter Capaldi turns into spin doctor character Malcolm Tucker.

Chris Addison interview

Chris Addison, 40, stars in The Thick Of It and Skins. He's currently on a British tour with new show The Time Is Now, Again and here he speaks to Metro about reading reviews of his shows, his worst ever gig and why he is such fan of Skins.

Chris Addison: The thinking man's comic adjusts to fame

Once a cult figure, now the comedian's recognised on the street. So he's hitting the road again... Robert Epstein meets Chris Addison.

Chris Addison: 'Mock The Week isn't a bearpit now'

Chris Addison has suggested that Mock The Week is no longer a "bearpit".

Chris Addison: Thick of It filming planned for spring

Chris Addison has revealed that there are plans to film a new series of The Thick Of It next spring.

Live webchat: Chris Addison answers your questions

Comedian, writer and all-round funnyman Chris Addison will be taking your questions on Wednesday, 5 October between 12.30 and 1.30pm. So what do you want to ask him?

One new panel show that is actually championing those very same creative comedians that are so loved on the live circuit is E4′s Show & Tell. Presented by Chris Addison, it simply invites comics to bring a few things in and talk about them in a humourous way - what's unusual is that the comics aren't the familiar shiny-suit, observational types or one-liner merchants that we're used to seeing on TV.

Take last week's line-up: Maeve Higgins, Nick Helm and Elis James. Excellent comedians, but hardly household names - and for this, the show is to be applauded. Because they're great! Charming, eloquent and all thoroughly deserving of this airtime, and each contributing to a genuinely lovely show that takes its time. Let's hope for a re-commission.

Review: Show and Tell, E4

Chris Addison helms a new stand-up show featuring rising stars of British comedy. They may not be famous, but at least they're funny.