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Jimmy Carr is truly a workaholic: not only is he currently touring his latest stand-up show, he's also popping up on Alan Carr's Chatty Man at 10pm and is back hosting another round of the noisy panel show that makes fun of polls, surveys and stats.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 27th April 2012Jimmy Carr becomes a stumble driver for ALOTO
Jimmy Carr looks like he's had enough of running at full pelt on a giant treadmill - after taking a tumble. The comedian is forced to run 60 metres inside a "Stumble Driver" that looks like a hamster wheel.
The Sun, 26th April 2012The wisecracking news poll-based panel show returns for what seems like a gazillionth series (its 13th, in fact). Now that it's firmly entrenched as Have I Got News for You for the under-30s, there's no need to tinker with the formula: essentially, roll the cameras and let deadpan host Jimmy Carr tee-up team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to dryly riff on the week's nonsense news. Then cobble together the gags, which are as potent as ever.
The Telegraph, 26th April 2012Jimmy Carr to star in first Celebrity Deal or No Deal
Jimmy Carr will do battle with The Banker as he takes part in the first Celebrity Deal Or No Deal.
The Sun, 4th April 2012Comedians line up for Teenage Cancer Trust Night
Hosted by Jason Manford - a long-term Teenage Cancer Trust supporter - the evening of comedy also stars Tim Minchin, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Stewart Francis and Dave Spikey.
The Huffington Post, 30th March 2012New ComComedy website to broadcast stand-up gigs
Major comics including Jimmy Carr, Griff Rhys Jones and Jon Richardson will feature on the free-to-view online channel ComComedy, showcasing footage of performances from festivals worldwide.
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 29th March 2012Comedian Micky Flanagan turns up in The Secret Policeman's Ball (Channel 4, 10pm).
Recorded on Sunday in New York, this latest Amnesty International fundraiser boasts a huge line-up including Russell Brand, Eddie Izzard, Jimmy Carr and stacks of Americans I should probably have heard of.
Coldplay are on it as well, although they tend to only make me laugh if Chris Martin accidentally slams the piano lid on his fingers.
Mike Ward, Daily Star, 9th March 2012The hilarious Secret Policeman's Ball is back to mark Amnesty International's 50th anniversary.
Recorded last Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York, it's the first time the gala event has been held outside the UK since John Cleese and his friends brought together musicians and comedians for the first show in 1976.
It might also be the first time that Coldplay and professional hecklers Statler and Waldorf, from The Muppets, have appeared on the same bill.
The all star-cast also features comics from both sides of the Atlantic, including David Walliams, Ben Stiller, Eddie Izzard, Russell Brand, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding and Jack Whitehall, with music from Mumford & Sons.
Jane Simon, The Mirror, 9th March 2012First raft of shows for 2012 Edinburgh Fringe programme
Stewart Lee, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and more to appear at Fringe 2012.
Nikki Boyle, The List, 5th March 2012Jimmy Carr wants Hollywood career
Jimmy Carr has said that he hopes to crack Hollywood in the future.
Daniel Sperling, Digital Spy, 4th March 2012