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Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr

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

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David Mitchell and wife Victoria enjoy a rare date night with Jimmy Carr and his partner

David Mitchell and his wife Victoria enjoyed a rare night off from parenting duties as they headed out with Jimmy Carr and his partner Karoline Copping.

Daily Mail, 15th February 2024

Janey Godley documentary Janey coming to cinemas and the BBC

Janey Godley is the subject of a feature-length documentary, Janey, coming soon to cinemas and the BBC, in which she reflects upon her terminal cancer, being "cancelled", her sexual abuse as a child and her mother's murder. The film features her in conversation with Jimmy Carr, Nicola Sturgeon and her daughter, Ashley Storrie.

British Comedy Guide, 12th January 2024

There is so much wrong with 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' - can it really survive?

The annual comedy quiz has been a Christmas staple since 2004 - but its childish one-liners and macho atmosphere mean it struggles to feel fresh.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2023

Big Fat Quiz to return for 2023 and Telly specials

Jimmy Carr is set to host The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year for Channel 4 again this December, and also a new spin on the format too, The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly.

British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2023

Jimmy Carr announces new Laughs Funny tour

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny will tour the UK between May 2024 and December 2025.

British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2023

Celebrity players named for Jimmy Carr's twisted new game show Battle In The Box

Among the famous faces taking part in Jimmy Carr's new game show are Katherine Ryan, Ellie Taylor, Seann Walsh, Joe Swash and Jamie Laing.

Alex Doyle, The Sun, 26th October 2023

Jimmy Carr thinks 'stand-up should be taught in schools'

Speaking on Modern Wisdom, Carr spoke of how comedy isn't just making people laugh, but is rather being yourself, expressing yourself, and cleverly crafting language in order to suit your goal.

Joseph Loftus, JOE, 17th October 2023

The tedious world of anti-woke comedy

From Jimmy Carr to Ricky Gervais, "edgy" comics are making jokes about 9/11 and Michael Jackson in an attempt to offend. But we've heard it all before.

Sarah Manavis, The New Statesman, 28th September 2023

Jonathan Ross, Noel Fielding and Russell Brand make vile joke about rape in unearthed clip

A clip of Russell Brand, Noel Fielding, Jonathan Ross and comedian Jimmy Carr making poor taste rape jokes on The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year has resurfaced online.

Lucretia Munro, The Mirror, 18th September 2023

Jimmy Carr writes his first film, the Downton Abbey spoof Fackham Hall

Jimmy Carr has written his debut screenplay, Fackham Hall, a Downton Abbey period spoof in the style of Airplane!. Co-written with his brother Patrick and The Dawson Brothers, it will begin shooting in the UK next year and stars Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Thomasin McKenzie, Emma Laird and Katherine Waterston.

British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2023

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