British Comedy Guide
Eddie Izzard
Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard

  • 62 years old
  • English
  • Actor, executive producer, stand-up comedian and writer

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No Such Thing As A Fish to stream 20-hour long show

QI researchers are to air a mammoth 20-hour version of their hit podcast No Such Thing As A Fish for Comic Relief.

Chortle, 3rd March 2021

UK's trans stand-ups find comedy in hostile climate

With opposition to transgender issues regularly expressed by mainstream British figures, the country's trans comedians are often just trying to assert their humanity.

Alex Marshall, The New York Times, 26th February 2021

Eddie Izzard and Andi Osho join new Netflix drama

Eddie Izzard and Andi Osho have joined the cast of new Netflix drama Stay Close from mystery writer Harlan Coben.

Chortle, 3rd February 2021

Eddie Izzard on people's reaction to her pronouns

'If you're miffed about my pronouns - relax, sit down, and have a cup of tea'.

ITV, 3rd February 2021

Eddie Izzard runs 32 marathons in 31 days

Comedian Eddie Izzard, who admits she "doesn't like running", has notched up more than 830 miles, raising more than £275,000.

Bethany Minelle, Sky News, 1st February 2021

Eddie Izzard wants to become UK's first transgender MP

Eddie Izzard wants to become Britain's first transgender MP as she announces plan to stand for Labour at the next election.

Darren Boyle, Daily Mail, 31st January 2021

Izzard clarifies personal feelings on gender fluidity

Eddie Izzard has clarified her own feelings on gender fluidity after revealing late last year that she wants "to be based in girl mode from now on", having said that starting to use female pronouns felt "great".

Susannah Alexander, Digital Spy, 17th January 2021

Eddie Izzard's marathon is a physical feat with comedy

On top of running a marathon - while doubling as a chat show host - every day this month, the comedian is reprising old favourites.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th January 2021

Izzard & Kelly fight back tears in emotional interview

Eddie Izzard became emotional today when she praised Lorraine Kelly for supporting her over the years.

Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 7th January 2021

Eddie Izzard: "Call me she or he"

Every day this month, the unstoppable comedian is running a marathon - then doing stand-up. His goal? To 'make humanity great again'.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st January 2021

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