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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron
Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr

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

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Having been given a hard time for his fiscal failings by his colleagues on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Jimmy Carr returns with a solo comedy gig at Birmingham's Symphony Hall. But has the Prime Minister David Cameron's description of his tax affairs as £morally wrong" inspired him to dazzling heights of comic invective.

The Telegraph, 27th July 2012

Comedy gold: Jimmy Carr's Stand Up

Snide, sarcastic, seemingly eager to offend, Carr's on-stage persona is thoroughly unlikable. But that seems to be the point - and you can't fault his skill.

Leo Benedictus, The Guardian, 12th July 2012

Interview with Stewart Lee

Who better to interview a comedian than another comedian? Andrew Doyle talks to Stewart Lee about his recent "wave of popularity", Twitter, gay marriage, and Jimmy Carr's tax avoidance.

Andrew Doyle, ScotsGay, 7th July 2012

This panel show went out with a delightful bang two weeks ago with an episode that saw host Jimmy Carr face a sustained but affectionate ribbing over his tax dodging. He's the only one who'll be relieved the show is now into compilation mode - this second collection of clips of the best of the recent 13th series, minus the guest chaff, remind us how many laughs the show's regulars routinely deliver.

Vicki Power, The Telegraph, 5th July 2012

Was Jimmy Carr right about the Paralympics?

Three years ago comedian Jimmy Carr got in trouble for joking that injuries sustained by service personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan would create a great GB Paralympics team. But was he right?

Vanessa Barford, BBC News, 4th July 2012

Jimmy Carr's 'tax dodging scum' rant at Jersey man

Comedian Jimmy Carr launched into a tirade calling a member of his audience 'tax dodging scum' after they said they were from Jersey - during the filming of his last DVD.

The Telegraph, 29th June 2012

Jimmy Carr can handle tax jokes, says Jason Manford

Jason Manford has claimed that Jimmy Carr will easily handle any future backlash against his controversial use of a tax shelter.

Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 28th June 2012

Jimmy Carr urged to buy giant replica of his head

Jimmy Carr was urged to buy a giant replica of his head yesterday to make up for his tax-dodge shame.

The Sun, 25th June 2012

Jimmy Carr's tax row sees Channel 4 ratings soar

Viewing figures for Jimmy Carr's Channel 4 show 8 Out of 10 Cats received a boost on Friday following the furore over his tax affairs.

BBC News, 24th June 2012

Jimmy Carr strikes back at David Cameron

Jimmy Carr has struck back at David Cameron for his criticism of the comedian this week, telling audiences: "What sort of f**king c*** would leave a kid in the pub?"

Paul Martinovic, Digital Spy, 24th June 2012

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