Harriet Kemsley
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Last One Laughing UK attracts over 6m viewers
Last One Laughing UK, which launched on Amazon's Prime Video platform in March, has picked up over 6 million viewers.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd April 2025"A huge chunk of men don't want a funny partner": the podcast revealing the horrors of dating as a comedian
When Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley both realised the other was newly unattached, the standups decided to create Single Ladies In Your Area, a hit podcast about divorces, dating and unwanted DMs.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 28th February 2025Chortle Awards nominees revealed
Nominees have been revealed for the 2025 Chortle Awards. Alma's Not Normal, Bob Mortimer, Inside No. 9 and Rosie Jones are shortlisted in the television categories.
British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2025Harriet Kemsley review
Her recent separation and being a single mum provide much of the material and while the subjects could be depressing, Harriet's energetic delivery ensure she wrings the laughter from her lighter outlook.
Jill Theobald, Rotherham Advertiser, 5th December 2024Harriet Kemsley review
It's difficult to remain positive while the world seems to be breaking down around you, but that's exactly what Harriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me is about.
Little Lark of London, 3rd December 2024Rob Carter pilots Christopher Bliss comic soap opera Bangmouth Village
Rob Carter is piloting Bangmouth Village, a comic soap opera starring his long-time character Christopher Bliss, which he describes as "The Room meets Emmerdale".
British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2024Last One Laughing UK participants revealed
The participating comedians in Last One Laughing UK have been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2024Harriet Kemsley on the rare experience of being on an all-women comedy bill: 'We danced like crazy in the bar afterwards'
Harriet Kemsley has had a turbulent time of late, but she hopes things can only get better. The comic chats to Marissa Burgess about parental encouragement, quirky influences and the slow pace of change after #MeToo.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 29th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Unmissable Acts and Shows
One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Fringe is the return of great artists and wonderful shows. It's a chance to catch fabulous talents you've missed before or to see performers you love rustle up something new. In no particular order, here's a list of acts theQR loves heading back to Edinburgh this year.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024Harriet Kemsley interview
Ridiculous things always happen to Harriet, but this year it's out of control.
The New Current, 2nd July 2024