Micky Flanagan
- 62 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Micky Flanagan working on autobiographical BBC comedy
Micky Flanagan has been developing an autobiographical comedy for the BBC called 'Til It Shines.
British Comedy Guide, 19th December 2022Joshua Bethania wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2022
Joshua Bethania has won So You Think You're Funny?, the Edinburgh Fringe-based new act stand-up competition.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2022Micky Flanagan moving to £1.5million Hampshire countryside 'dream home'
One of the country's biggest comedians is trading in London life in favour of a move to the countryside.
Amy Sharpe, Hampshire Live, 25th May 2022Micky Flanagan plans stand-up return
On Saturday, the comic announced a work-in-progress show and sold out a 800-seat venue in 2mins and 40sec.
Chortle, 23rd May 2022Sean Lock had the bestselling stand-up special of 2021
Sean Lock's final recorded show was the bestselling stand-up special in 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 6th January 2022Review: Billy Connolly & Micky Flanagan documentaries
It's been a good festive season for comedy documentaries, particularly if you like your comedians with long flowing hair. Christmas has been bookended for me by two docs about two fantastic comedians who are among the best in the game. In the case of Billy Connolly, probably the best. Though Micky Flanagan is certainly no slouch either.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th December 2020Sky to air Micky Flanagan documentary
Sky One is to broadcast Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind The Curtain this December, a documentary that looks at the popular comedian's success and reveals backstage tour footage.
British Comedy Guide, 27th October 2020The Caird: Hecklers, Kevin Bridges and the Big Yin
Unfortunately, it comes with the territory. Any comedian courageous enough to step onto the stage - whether it is in a 20,000 seater arena or in a dank pub basement - has to be well-equipped to deal with hecklers. However, be warned, disruptive outbursts from marble-mouthed louts will never be tolerated at the Caird Hall.
Ciaran Shanks, Dundee Telegraph, 11th April 2020Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019The second part of this profile of the 76-year-old comedian sees him back in Scotland, meeting locals for selfies, reflecting on his first trade as a "useless" welder and assessing the paradoxical character of his native country. Ross Noble, Sharleen Spiteri and Micky Flanagan contribute.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 4th January 2019