Matt Forde
- 42 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Matt Forde adds Kemi Badenoch and Michael Gove to Political Party guest list
Badenoch and Gove join a previously announced heavyweight political line-up that continues with Alastair Campbell, Anthony Scaramucci and Wes Streeting.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th February 2025UK Live Comedy Sector Survey published
The first annual UK Live Comedy Sector Survey has been published. Key findings indicate that whilst an estimated turnover of over £1 billion per year is generated by live comedy, significant challenge remain due to ongoing and often worsening economic conditions.
British Comedy Guide, 6th February 2025How comedians are fighting cancer - with juvenile jokes, and courageous candour
Deluged by medical calamities, our stand-ups have hit back with terrific, transcendental shows that TV would be wise to learn from.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 29th December 2024Royal Variety Performance 2024 comedy line-up announced
Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean are amongst the acts taking part in this year's Royal Variety Performance, which will be hosted by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden.
British Comedy Guide, 20th November 2024Radio 4's 2025 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has ordered new comedy series starring Matt Forde, Laura Smyth, Ria Lina, Dara O Briain and Isy Suttie. It's also confirmed the return of formats from Frank Skinner, Michael Spicer, Chris McCausland, Glenn Moore and others.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2024Matt Forde review
If there was any downside to the show, it was that the first half, at only 20 minutes, felt a bit short - though the real disappointment came from the fact that I'd have loved to hear more. The second half, though, more than made up for it, packed with Forde's usual witty observations and political barbs.
Matthew Brown, Narc Magazine, 11th October 2024Matt Forde: "Other comics don't joke about erectile dysfunction"
A year ago, the stand-up and podcaster Matt Forde was diagnosed with a rare cancer. He underwent gruelling surgery, spent ten weeks in hospital and was fitted with a stoma. But he still sees the funny side.
Sarfraz Manzoor, The Times, 20th September 2024Matt Forde forced to cancel Edinburgh Fringe show after audience members become unwell
Matt Forde was forced to bring one of his Edinburgh Fringe gigs to an early finish after audience members became unwell.
Josie Copson and Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 15th August 2024Jon Richardson joins Absolute Radio
Jon Richardson will host a Saturday show on Absolute Radio from September. He'll be taking over the slot that Frank Skinner occupied for more than 15 years.
British Comedy Guide, 13th August 2024Edinburgh Fringe Diary 2024 - Part Two
Forget Covid, jokes are like a virus at the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2024