Jenny Eclair
- 65 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Will 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 2024Jenny Eclair looks back: "Anorexia is difficult to get out of. I can joke about it now, because I'm overweight"
The comedian and novelist on the stress of sudden success, her disordered relationship with food, and how hobbies have replaced her libido.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 14th December 2024Book review: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir by Jenny Eclair
Whether you are a fan of her stand-up or not, this detailed insight into what it's like to be an edge-of-fame comic - successful, but never enough to ever rest on any laurels - is a compelling read for anyone interested in the life of a comedian, and the recent history and politics of the industry.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th October 2024Book review: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir by Jenny Eclair
Jokes, Jokes, Jokes is a terrific read which really gives you an insight into what it is like being a professional female comedian. It is not easy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th October 2024Jenny Eclair artwork to be raffled for Animal Charity
Animal charity SPANA (the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is delighted to have received a bespoke piece of artwork from Jenny Eclair, which will now be raffled online to raise vital funds for the charity.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2024