Kiri Pritchard-McLean
- 38 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean on sharing her story as a foster carer on stage
As a frequent face on TV with a distinctive laugh and a white streak down the side of her hair, it's tough for comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean not to stand out.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 22nd July 2024Post Office Scandal musical axed due to Paula Vennells "sensitivities"
Post Office Scandal The Musical, the latest show from The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, has been cancelled at the Bedfringe comedy festival because of the event's ties to disgraced former Post Office boss Paula Vennells.
British Comedy Guide, 31st May 2024Kiri Pritchard-McLean writes foster carer sitcom for the BBC
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is writing a sitcom about foster caring for the BBC based upon the experience of providing respite care for vulnerable children. She and her partner are also developing a second loosely autobiographical sitcom with Ellie White attached.
British Comedy Guide, 7th May 2024Topical panel show 'What Just Happened?' returns to BBC Radio Wales
Topical comedy panel show What Just Happened?, hosted by Robin Morgan and featuring regular panellist Kiri Pritchard-McLean, returns to BBC Radio Wales for a second series this May.
British Comedy Guide, 29th April 2024Fostering inspires comedian Pritchard-McLean's show
When Kiri Pritchard-McLean thought about her future, she envisaged children forming part of it. She just wasn't sure it would be as a biological parent. So when she and her partner heard an advert on the radio looking for foster carers, it seemed fate was calling.
Natalie Grice, BBC, 27th April 2024Stoke-on-Trent to host its first comedy festival
Stoke-on-Trent is to host its first ever comedy festival this May, the city council has announced.
Richard Price, BBC, 18th April 2024Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala 2024
Usually when a compere's suddenly overwhelmed it's an ominous sign. Susie McCabe went from unflappably hosting this celebration of her home city's resurgent comedy festival, to kicking off the second half with the more casually soul-baring aspects of her stand-up, before ultimately taking home the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, commended by the Big Yin himself in a pre-recorded video. She looked visibly stunned, receiving hugs all round on stage, but delivered a composed acceptance speech.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2024My perfect podcast: Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Kiri Pritchard-McLean looks at her favourite podcasts.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The List, 18th March 2024All Killa No Filla: Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rachel Fairburn on hit podcast's 10th anniversary tour
For ten years, comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rachel Fairburn have explored their shared passion for true crime and serial killers on podcast All Killa No Filla.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 12th March 2024Chortle Awards 2024 results
Paddy Young, Sam Campbell, Lorna Rose Treen, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, John Kearns, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Munya Chawawa, Fern Brady and Taskmaster are amongst the winners of the Chortle Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2024