Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan: 'Cancel the news - we have Twitter'

The comedian recounts her love of Catastrophe, Girls and Martin Lawrence - and explains why she never says no to a job.

Katherine Ryan on how much Duchess reflects her life

While the comedy is semi-biographical, with the protagonist's full name being Katherine Ryan, the comedian has revealed just how true to life the six-part series is and why she lent her full name to the exaggerated character.

Katherine Ryan almost fled The Duchess set stark naked

Comedian Katherine Ryan has told of the toe-curling moment she nearly fled the set of her Netflix series as she prepared for a sex scene.

The star, who has written and stars in semi-biographical The Duchess, told of the one hugely embarrassing plot which made her want to quit the project for good.

The Duchess is a tasteless misfire

It's hard to think of something less risky for a performer than making a big show of being daring.

The Duchess review

Katherine Ryan's semi-autobiographic tale is acquired taste.

Katherine Ryan: cosmetic surgery, sexism & The Duchess

Ballsy, filthy and loud, she made headlines recently when she called out macho bias on TV comedy shows. Katherine Ryan is the fearlessly acerbic Canadian comic who knows exactly what she wants - be it cosmetic surgery or equal billing with the men.

Why female comedians have been speaking out

While the live comedy circuit has been non-existent during lockdown, another, darker side of comedy has reared its head. And this one is no laughing matter. In recent weeks we have seen its ugly side emerge into the light as a grassroots #MeToo movement has sprung up, with allegations of sexual misconduct dominating social media feeds and making headlines.

Ill boy who touched comic stars' hearts now in Mexico

Charlie, 13, has battled medulloblastoma since he was eight and won support from John Bishop, Katherine Ryan and Chris O'Dowd at a Stand Up To Cancer event. He is now in Mexico for last-chance therapy that might save him.