Henry Normal
- 68 years old
- English
- Writer, producer, executive producer, comedian, poet and script editor
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Henry Normal: the John Robb interview
Henry Normal has had a fascinating career - he started in the UK eighties underground promoting DIY gigs like one by my band The Membranes in Chesterfield in 1986 and went on to part of the team that propelled Steve Coogan into the mainstream and form Baby Cow - the TV media company responsible for so much of the best comedy in the past decades. He was inspired by post punk and especially the ranting poets like Swells who we also talk about in-depth in this interview as well as his upcoming poetry tour and book and how to cope with autism...
John Robb, Louder Than War, 1st June 2021Laugharne Weekend Festival saved
This year's Laugharne Weekend Festival will go ahead as planned. There was a risk that the future of the unique South Wales Festival was in jeopardy following the shock withdrawal of an annual £20,000 Arts Council grant, but a sucessful crowdfunding campaign and support from the Welsh Assembly has saved the day. The UK's quirkiest arts festival, running from 27 - 29 March, celebrates 13 years with leading artists, comedians, musicians, authors and poets.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th March 2020Chortle Awards 2019 nominees
The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.
British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019Book review: A Normal Family
It is their personal story, but even so, others will surely find great value in it.
Chortle, 8th May 2018A Normal Family - book review
A stunning read that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a three-dimensional individual.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 2nd April 2018Henry Normal to receive BAFTA Special Award
Comedy writer, performer and producer Henry Normal is to be honoured with a BAFTA Special Award.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2017Henry Normal has a beer named after him
Nottingham-born poet, comedian and TV producer Henry Normal has been honoured by Castle Rock Brewery with the production of a namesake beer.
The Nottingham Post, 21st March 2017Henry Normal autism memoir to Two Roads
Kate Hewson at Two Roads has acquired A Normal Family, a memoir by Henry Normal, comedy writer and founder of the Baby Cow production company, on life with his autistic son Johnny. Two Roads bought world rights from Paul Stevens at Independent Talent.
Katherine Cowdrey, The Bookseller, 24th October 2016Interview: Henry Normal
Co-writer of award-winning TV and film shows including The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show and Coogan's Run, producer of much more, Henry Normal is releasing his new book of poems 'Staring Directly at the Eclipse' this month.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 11th October 2016Henry Normal's poetic paean to his autistic son
Henry Normal, co-writer of The Royle Family and other comedy hits, beautifully folds in the pathos as he talks about his son who has 'mildly severe' autism.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 4th August 2016