Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott: thoughts about the loss of baby daughter

Geoff Norcott, comedian and TV presenter, has shared with Sands his thoughts about his baby daughter Connie, who died seven years ago in July 2014.

This is the first time Geoff has written about his loss and hopes this will help other bereaved men to reach out and find support that's right for them.

Book review: Where Did I Go Right? by Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott is, of course, now successful enough to be considered middle-class himself and undoubtedly has many left-wing comics amongst his friendship circle. None of which should detract from this sometimes funny, enjoyable and often useful book which is packed with useful phrases such as, "when you demonise a voter, you lose them forever" which many of us would do well to remember.

Norcott tells us why Radio 4 is no longer funny

When did comedy on BBC Radio 4 become no laughing matter? And why has Labour lost the working class?

If Geoff Norcott were writing this review, he would now drop in a deadpan joke, just to reassure the reader, or readers, that he is not about to go all portentous on us.

Geoff Norcott gets comedy right

Geoff Norcott has made quite a name for himself over the last few years as one of a breed as rare as hen's teeth - a right wing comedian.

Geoff Norcott book review

Who is Geoff Norcott? You'd be forgiven for replying: I'm sorry, I haven't a clue. He has written for this paper and pops up on TV. But compared to the leviathans he swims alongside in the comedy pool - your Michael McIntyres, your Frankie Boyles - he's a minnow; on the rise, for sure, but not the sort of star whose memoir you'd race to buy at the hour of its publication. "What" is Geoff Norcott, however, is a more interesting question.

Extract: Geoff Norcott - Where Did I Go Right?

In this extract from his new book, Norcott reveals how witnessing the harm caused to his own family by the benefits culture saw him turn his back on Labour.

Geoff Norcott: It's OK To Change Your Mind review

For the most part, though, Norcott's an affable and amusing centre-right voice, able to present an alternative view with a witty turn of phrase, far from going the full Farage. It makes for a moderately entertaining commentary on a unique 12 months - in both senses of the adverb 'moderately'.