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Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr

  • 52 years old
  • English
  • Writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer

Press clippings Page 25

Russell Brand interview

I feel like earlier shows might have been about me living in this mad, glittery world. But very early on in the process of writing this show, before I had written or performed any of the stuff about my daughter, I spoke to Jimmy Carr. Jimmy said: "this is going to be a show about a mad person now having to live a normal life, it's going to be amazing to hear you talk about normal experiences."

Get Surrey, 1st May 2017

Preview - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

The quiz show mash-up returns, and continues to demonstrate how some of the best TV formats can come out of the most unusual places.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 24th April 2017

TV humour is lewd, lavatorial & lacking any form of wit

The problem, however, is bigger than just one show. For the abject and high-profile failure of The Nightly Show raises a disturbing question. What has happened to British comedy? The sheer unfunniness of much of it is beyond depressing.

Christopher Hart, Daily Mail, 18th March 2017

Prview - Drunk History

Based on the hit American comedy show, the British version of Drunk History is back for a third series.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 8th March 2017

Jimmy Carr: Tax row could have ended my career

Jimmy Carr has said the furore over his tax affairs in 2012 could have ended his career.

BBC News, 5th March 2017

Preview - Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Sometimes it is best to keep things simple. Perhaps that is why Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled has been so successful for Dave, as it now enters its fifth series.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 21st February 2017

Preview - QI: New

Lots of people were worried when Stephen Fry left QI and replaced by Sandi Toksvig, but over the past few months she has proven to be brilliant at the job.

Ian Wolf, On The Box, 10th February 2017

It's the 1st day of the Leicester Comedy Festival 2017

There's shows from well-known names, including Ken Dodd, Sue Perkins, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas, as well as scores of brilliant upcoming acts.

Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 8th February 2017

Katherine Ryan to co-host Comedy Central's Your Face Or Mine

Katherine Ryan and Jimmy Carr will co-host the new Comedy Central version of cult TV gameshow Your Face Or Mine.

British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2017

Preview - QI

After Stephen Fry stepped down at the end of Series 'M' the fate of the beloved BBC show QI, was unknown but Sandi Toksvig has done an excellent job in ensuring its survival.

Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 20th January 2017

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