Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne interview

Mock the Week regular Ed Byrne talks about comedy on and off the stage.

Radio Times review

We're now a mighty 13 series into the topical panel show, and Dara O'Briain remains adept at shepherding his guests' reactions to the news - part effective quickfire puns, part Radio 4-friendly cleverness and, yes, part borderline offensive nonsense - into a cohesive whole.

For the comedians who stand in front of Mock the Week's lonely microphone, this isn't a bad summer in which to start a new series. As expectant silence falls around them, the World Cup, immigration rows and the build-up to the Commonwealth Games and Scottish referendum are all there to be clutched at. Tonight, regulars Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis and our cerebral host are joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Romesh Ranganathan. Katherine Ryan is the solitary woman.

Ed Byrne: 'People annoy me'

Ee Byrne has decided people annoy him. The comic, a familiar face to audiences of TV show Mock The Week, and self-proclaimed "grumpy old git", recently turned 40 and has decided that nearing middle age is the time for a spring clean.

Ed Byrne: Prince, pork ribs & pre-internet babysitting

The Irish comic runs the gauntlet of our First and Last questionnaire.

Ed Byrne interview

Ed Byrne never thought that he'd still be a comedian after 20 years, but he likes it.

Review: Ed Byrne's ageing process is a lesson in comedy

It may be a break with convention but Ed Byrne marched on stage at the Clickimin on Saturday to warm-up for his support act.

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Jen Kirkman, Stand Up For Labour and Ed Byrne.

From horticulture to humour with Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne says he's a miserable old git.

Ed Byrne: 'Ageism' in comedy is a good thing

Now 41, comedian Ed Byrne embraces the fact that he's 'over the hill' in his new show, Roaring Forties.

Audio: Secret Comedy Podcast 2013, episode 1

Ed Byrne hosts the first of Amnesty's Secret Comedy Podcasts recorded live at this year's Edinburgh festival with Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Gary Delaney. Plus we've got stand up from the amazing Aisling Bea, and David O'Doherty with an inspiring (and factually accurate) song about a unique method of relaxing on a bike.