Geoff Norcott
- 48 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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BBC appoints first white man to its diversity panel
The BBC has appointed a representative of white men to its diversity and inclusion panel for the first time.
Geoff Norcott has been described as Britain's only openly Conservative comedian, a Leave voter who jokes about his Right-wing views as part of his routine.
The BBC said it had chosen Norcott to represent social mobility as he is from a white working class background. He has said he does not identify with the "middle class metropolitan types" who vote Labour.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 1st May 2019Brexit really has killed comedy
After 1,000 days of negotiations, there are no jokes left.
Helen Lewis, The New Statesman, 27th March 2019The best political comedy for 2019
A perceived left-wing bias and a reliance on lazy gags means that political comedy doesn't always enjoy the best reputation at The Spectator. But there are some excellent and unashamedly Westminster-focused acts currently gigging in the UK. Here are six of the best.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 27th February 2019Comedy review: Sean Lock, Gary Little and Geoff Norcott
For its opening night, Scotland's largest comedy club booked an impressive line-up, with three bona fide headliners.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 5th February 2019Big interview: Geoff Norcott
Geoff Norcott explains how at eight-years-old he realised the power of comedy.
Lawrence John, Somerset County Gazette, 23rd November 2018Left- vs right-wing comedy: Why so Left?
There undoubtedly appears to be a prevalence on TV and in the media in general of left-leaning comedy, and a dearth of right-wing, conservative comedy or even Christian comedy. The question, then, is why this is?
Jonathan MS Pearce, Patheos, 18th November 2018Dave's Advent Calendar to include 24 comedy shorts
Channel Dave is to broadcast a new 2 minute comedy short across the first 24 days in December. Stars include Ed Gamble, Nick Helm, Rachel Parris, Kerry Godliman, Romesh Ranganathan and Zoe Lyons.
British Comedy Guide, 24th October 2018Glee comedy club to launch in Glasgow
We chat to the Glee owner and comedians appearing at this new Glasgow comedy club's launch night.
The List, 4th October 2018Edinburgh: where being right-wing makes you exotic
Conservative comics still raise eyebrows, but things seem to be changing.
Geoff Norcott, Spiked, 23rd August 2018So five Tory stand-ups walk into a bar...
Right-wing comedians have long been a rarity, but Brexit and the Edinburgh festival are putting them centre-stage.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 5th August 2018