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Howard Read
Howard Read

Howard Read

  • English
  • Writer and stand-up comedian

Howard Read features

Tiernan Douieb Features

Tiernan Douieb on Hey Duggee, Radio Nonsense Live and his top five comics doing kids cartoons

Tuesday 20th September 2022

Writing on a top kids cartoon, with a Southbank Centre show upcoming, Tiernan Douieb talks pre-teen comedy fun and five contemporaries doing likewise.

Howard Read Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Howard Read

Friday 6th December 2019

Howard Read pops up at the Hertford Theatre's Comedy Gala Evening on Wednesday: but what does he think of the host?

Image shows from L to R: Mellie Buse, Paul McKenzie, Howard Read Pro

Writing for kids

Tuesday 23rd April 2019

An hour-long video about writing for children's TV. There are opportunities, but challenges like strict compliance guidelines, educating as well as entertaining, the cognitive development of kids' brains, and more, all have to be considered when writing scripts in this sector.

Little Howard, Natalie Read and her children Live

Natalie Read: Man, Boy and Wife

Monday 14th August 2017

Natalie Read, beloved wife of 'Big Howard', spills all on what it's really like being married to a professional comic.

Omid Djalili Live

Comedians to read out The Chilcot Report

Friday 29th July 2016

Comedians including Stewart Lee and Omid Djalili are taking part in an Edinburgh Festival show which involves reading out the entire 2.6 million words in the Chilcot Report.

Annabelle's Skirting Board Adventure Live

Howard Read answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions

Friday 21st August 2015

Howard Read is the man behind kids show Annabelle's Skirting Board Adventure.

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