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Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth

  • 77 years old
  • English
  • Writer, politician, presenter and journalist

Gyles Brandreth features

Tragedy Plus Time. Ed Byrne. Credit: Roslyn Gaunt Fringe

Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023

Monday 4th September 2023

Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.

Gyles Brandreth Live

Gyles Brandreth interview

Saturday 30th March 2019

He took eyebrow-acting lessons from Roger Moore, became a jumper-clad TV presenter then a high-ranking whip in John Major's government, where he changed marriage forever. Now Gyles Brandreth is on tour, but one topic is off the table. "If I mention Brexit during the show I give everybody their money back."

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