British Comedy Guide

Nick McGrath

  • English
  • Journalist and stand-up comedian

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Roger Law: 'I got £600 a week for Spitting Image'

Roger Law's puppets attracted 15 million viewers at their peak but the financial rewards were meagre - even the most famous puppets fetched only £10,000 when they were auctioned. He makes far more from the giant porcelain pots he makes now.

Nick McGrath, The Telegraph, 26th October 2014

Alan Davies used to steal as a child

After a very frugal childhood, actor and comedian Alan Davies, 47, is starting to feel more relaxed about money.

Nick McGrath, The Telegraph, 26th August 2013

Looking after Les Dawson's legacy

When Les Dawson died, his daughter was eight months old. His wife, Tracy, was determined to keep the comic's presence alive as little Charlotte grew up - there was even a cardboard cutout of her dad next to the cot.

Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 29th September 2012

Bill Bailey: My family values

The comedian talks about his family.

Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 27th August 2011

John Challis: My family values

The former Only Fools and Horses actor talks about his family.

Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 25th June 2011

Meera Syal: My family values

The writer and actor talks about her family.

Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 9th October 2010

A funny five minutes with David Baddiel

The funny man, 45, on comedy porn, sharing a flat (and dead frogs) with Frank Skinner, Omid Djalili's moment with a banana and his comic heroes.

Nick McGrath, The Mirror, 4th April 2010

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