Micky Flanagan
- 62 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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The 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 2019In which celebrities are hurled headlong and baffled into Harry Hill's new comedy panel show. Comedian Micky Flanagan, Robert Peston, Corrie's Sally Dynevor and erstwhile jumpsuit enthusiast Anneka Rice make up the first two teams, tasked with saving the planet from an alien invasion. Because why not?
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 14th April 2018Live comedy DVDs to fill those Christmas stockings
Some last-minute Christmas ideas as we round-up a bunch of live comedy DVD releases.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th December 2017Our pick of the best Christmas comedy DVDs
Need a bit of ho, ho, ho this Christmas? These stand-up comedy DVDs might help. Kathryn Knight picks her favourites...
Kathryn Knight, Daily Mail, 1st December 2017Micky Flanagan dominates the DVD charts
Micky Flanagan has bucked the trend for DVD sales, which are declining this year.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th November 2017Micky Flanagan's Desert Island Discs: Things we learnt
Micky Flanagan is one of Britain most successful stand-up comedians. Much loved, he sells out arenas and his DVDs top the charts. His journey to success is something of a jaw-dropper - in a frank, heartfelt and hilarious interview, he speaks to Kirsty Young about fame, being funny... and fish.
BBC, 19th November 2017Now here's a disparate bunch: Baker-turned-presenter Nadiya Hussain, comic Micky Flanagan and grime don Stormzy. But the real pull is undoubtedly that extraordinary enigma-cum-dazzling fashion and music icon/real-life demi-goddess Grace Jones, promoting Sophie Fiennes's new documentary about her, Bloodlight and Bami. Is it too much to hope she'll mete out the same volley of slaps she once dealt Russell Harty?
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 11th November 2017Micky Flanagan presented with key to The O2
Micky Flanagan has been presented with a key to The O2, after reaching the milestone of 21 performances at the London arena venue.
British Comedy Guide, 16th October 2017