Jenny Eclair
- 64 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Jenny 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 2024Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2024 results
Joe Kent-Walters, Susie McCabe and Jack Skipper were amongst the winners at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards. Jenny Eclair was crowned Legend of Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2024Jenny Eclair to publish autobiography
Jenny Eclair will publish Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir on 3rd October.
British Comedy Guide, 20th February 2024Jenny Eclair: Sixty Plus! (FFS!) comedy review
With 40 years of stage experience behind her, this 90s Perrier Award winner is batty, filthy and pithy in equal measure.
Jay Richardson, The List, 22nd September 2023Jenny Éclair to host 'Taskmaster: The People's Podcast'
Jenny Éclair is taking over from Lou Sanders as the host of Taskmaster: The People's Podcast.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2023Jenny Eclair: 'I did find moments of comedy at my mother's deathbed'
Soon to arrive in Dublin with a new show about turning 60, the comic talks about grief, losing her haters and why she feels sorry for Madonna.
Tanya Sweeney, The Independent (Ireland), 29th July 2023Taskmaster's best prize tasks: from dead pets to hiding in Greg Davies's wardrobe
From David Baddiel's dead cat to an unforgettable haircut reveal, these are Taskmaster's finest prize task entries.
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 13th June 2023