Jenny Eclair
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Jenny Eclair review
Jokes, jokes, jokes she says but this is so much more, this is a life story littered with love, lust, lunacy and laughter.
Andrew Kay, The Latest, 1st April 2025Jenny Eclair review
At 65, Eclair has faced down adversity, her own ego, sexism and the menopause - and always found a way to keep cheerfully telling the tales.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 31st March 2025Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes Jokes review
This is more of a storytelling show, but she's packed in more gags on stage than she did on the page.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th March 2025Jenny Eclair review
Jenny Eclair shows no sign of slowing down.
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub, 29th March 2025Will I get cancelled? I wish! - top comedians on being funny
Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Mo Gilligan, Harry Hill and others reveal what tickles their funny bones.
The Sunday Times, 23rd March 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 2025Art ahoy! Jim Moir and Jenny Eclair take part in artistic cruises
Comedian-turned-artist Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), best-selling author Jenny Eclair, and celebrity photographer Scarlet Page have become the cruise industry's first 'Moments Crew' - a new service promising to capture guests' most memorable onboard moments.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th January 2025"Terrible" AI Michael Parkinson podcast condemned by Jenny Eclair
Jenny Eclair has condemned a new artificial intelligence podcast that uses Sir Michael Parkinson's voice, calling it "a terrible idea" and saying she "can't compete" with the late chat show presenter.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 13th January 2025Jenny Eclair on jealousy, women being marginalised in stand-up and her warts-and-all memoir
"The comedy industry is absolute shit."
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 6th January 2025Jenny Eclair: "Anorexia is difficult. I can joke about it now, as I'm overweight"
The comedian and novelist tells Harriet Gibsone about the stress of sudden success, her disordered relationship with food, and how hobbies have replaced her libido.
Harriet Gibsone, The Irish Examiner, 25th December 2024