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Jimmy Carr interview
Jimmy Carr is looking forward to bring his distinctive brand of comedy to a wider New Zealand audience in January.
James Croot, Stuff.co.nz, 20th October 2017Preview - John Bishop In Conversation With... Jimmy Carr
In tonight's show Bishop talks to fellow comic Jimmy Carr, and his various ups and lows he has had to face; appropriate for a man who has in the past described himself as having literally the biggest face on television.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 28th September 2017Well liked by the public, an all-round sound fellow with his charitable works, John Bishop's genial and empathetic persona makes him a solid interviewer, as this continuing series proves. Although his comfort in the spotlight means he can occasionally steamroll his guests. Comedian Jimmy Carr can be a cagey interviewee but, you suspect, Bishop will broach the whole "Cambridge-educated tax-avoider" thing.
John Robinson, The Guardian, 28th September 2017Preview - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
These days, when watching Cats Does Countdown, you sometimes expect that one of the regulars will be missing, but annoying tonight we're missing two.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 22nd September 2017Jimmy Carr on Gary Barlow and the tax scandal
Jimmy Carr reveals why he thinks Gary Barlow got an easier ride in tax avoidance scandal.
The Mirror, 17th September 2017Jimmy Carr hosts the mashup show that you can bet has had telly execs wondering what else they can weld together. Pointless v Question Time? Tonight, cap'n Jon Richardson is joined by Sara Pascoe, battling Sean Lock and henchman Vic Reeves.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 15th September 2017Comedy Central to launch Roast Battle UK
Jimmy Carr will host Roast Battle UK on Comedy Central, a new show with Russell Brand and Katherine Ryan.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2017Jimmy Carr is your host for this enduring takeover of the afternoon quiz show format by the near-the-knuckle satire show. Alan Carr is the big-name guest, but there should be some good stuff from Cariad Lloyd and Kevin Bridges as well. Joining staunch good sport Susie Dent in the dictionary corner, meanwhile, are Radio X's weekend double act Elis James and John Robins, who seem likely to find just the right tone.
John Robinson, The Guardian, 18th August 2017Preview - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
It's two Carrs for the price of one tonight as Alan Carr appears as a guest team captain on a new series of the panel/game show mash-up.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 18th August 2017Why I avoid the Edinburgh International Festival
Stick to the Edinburgh Fringe, which continues to get bigger - if not exactly better - at 70.
Lloyd Evans, The Spectator, 27th July 2017