Patrick Kielty
- 53 years old
- Northern Irish
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and presenter
Press clippings
Lounges.tv launches online stand-up competition
Video platform Lounges.tv has launched a new digital stand-up comedy competition in partnership with Omid Djalili. The prize package includes a management contract with InterTalent.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2024Father Dougal to meet the Pope
Ardal O'Hanlon, Tommy Tiernan, Patrick Kielty, Stephen Merchant and Ian Hislop get an audience at the Vatican.
Chortle, 9th June 2024Patrick Kielty: 'The time is right, I'm ready to host the Late Late Show'
As Patrick Kielty prepares to take over the biggest presenting gig in town, he is well aware of the challenges that lie ahead. The new host of The Late Late Show talks to Aoife Barry.
Aoife Barry, The Sunday Times, 10th September 2023Patrick Kielty says London will never feel like home and heart remains in Co Down
Patrick Kielty has said London will never feel like home and "in my head I still live in a little village in Co Down".
Rohit Balaji, The Irish News, 11th August 2023Alan Partridge, Sue Perkins and Frank Skinner amongst ARIAS nominees
The nominees in the comedy category in the The Radio Academy Awards include Frank Skinner, Alan Partridge's podcast, Nature Table hosted by Sue Perkins, Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel and The Skewer.
British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2023Patrick Kielty's new film Ballywalter to premiere in Belfast
A new film starring County Down-born comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty is to get its world premiere in Belfast on Thursday.
Robbie Meredith, BBC, 3rd November 2022Patrick Kielty takes over Radio 5 Live's Saturday morning show
The comedian will take over the 9am to 11am slot currently occupied by Scott Mills and Chris Stark from September 3.
Chortle, 20th August 2022Patrick Kielty: Borderline review - cautionary Northern Irish tale
At a crisis point for his country, Kielty's 'module on borders' is warm and engaging, though his even-handedness dims some of the laughter.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th June 2022Patrick Kielty: Borderline review
Kielty is a stand-up uniquely qualified to speak on the topic of his homeland and its borders, but this set, though polished, lacks bite.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 28th June 2022Patrick Kielty: Borderline review
Patrick Kielty's first stand-up show in six years ought to be required viewing for every politician willing to risk the fragile peace in Ireland in the name of some unattainable, idealised version of Brexit.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th June 2022