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Dara O Briain: why he loves being a nerd
The Mock The Week comedian also talks about his near-death experience on Robot Wars.
Lara Kilner, The Mirror, 4th September 2016Dara O Briain ruthlessly schools a Twitter troll
Mock The Week host Dara O Briain has proved mum jokes are still alive and well - and used them as an effective way to deal with an online troll.
Seamus Duff, Metro, 15th August 2016Dara O Briain was nearly killed on Robot Wars
The comedian and presenter of the revamped show has told how the reinforced glass at the arena saved him from being maimed by the new super-powered bots.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 20th July 2016Andy Murray wins another trophy - this one from MTW
The Wimbledon champion took home the Mock the Week trophy after appearing in the audience watching the show.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 13th July 2016The 15th series of the panel show perennial continues. With the hardcore crew reduced to just Dara O Briain and team captain Hugh Dennis, the combative atmosphere of previous seasons has receded even further. If the flurry of punchlines used to feel like comedic mixed martial arts, now there is more of a swingball vibe. Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Zoe Lyons and Rhys James are the guests putting topical events through the wringer in search of zingers.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 1st July 2016Review, Mock The Week, BBC2
"I hate people who phone me up just to complain about the weather, which is how I lost my job with mountain rescue." - Gary Delaney.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th June 2016Dave commissions Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Channel Dave has ordered Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit, a computer games based entertainment TV series based on a hit live comedy show format.
British Comedy Guide, 21st March 2016Dara O Briain talks new gaming show Go 8 Bit
Dara O Briain is set to front a brand new games-themed TV show for Dave - and he's warned us it's going to be 'bloodthirsty'.
Ben Travis, Evening Standard, 21st March 2016Dara O Briain's among hosts of revived Robot Wars
Dara O Briain is to host the new series of Robot Wars alongside Irish broadcaster Angela Scanlon.
BBC News, 3rd February 2016Opinion: comedy gigs of the year 2015
Featuring Katherine Ryan, Bryony Kimmings, Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse, Rob Delaney, Sam Simmons, Simon Amstell, Dara O Briain, Daniel Kitson, Bill Bailey and Joseph Morpurgo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st December 2015