Paul Sinha
- 54 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Comedians Giving Lectures Series 2 and 3 line-ups revealed
Filming is underway on two more series of Comedians Giving Lectures, the Dave show hosted by Sara Pascoe. The list of comedians taking part has now been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 16th July 2021Paul Sinha reveals he had 15 year gambling addiction
The comic and quizzing expert made the revelation as he admitted: "I wish I'd never walked into a bookmakers' shop".
Kala Paul-Worika, The Sun, 22nd June 2021Paul Sinha can't continue 'loved' part of his career
The comic and quizzer described his stint as Abanazar in the York Opera House's production of Aladdin as "the most enjoyable month of his life" in a recent podcast appearance. However, he also said he won't be able to do it, or any other pantomime, again because of his battle with Parkinson's disease which affects his "physical fitness."
Ben Kempton, My London, 20th June 2021Paul Sinha's TV Showdown to return for Series 2
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown is returning for a second series. Rob Beckett and Fay Ripley are also attached to reprise their roles as team captains on the television trivia quiz.
British Comedy Guide, 30th April 2021Paul Sinha flooded with support, not able to film
Fans of The Chase have flooded star Paul Sinha with support after he was forced to drop out of spin-off series Beat The Chasers due to illness. Stand-up comedian Sinha, known as "The Sinnerman" on the hit ITV quiz show, announced back in June 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 18th March 2021Paul Sinha interview
The Chaser and game show host on his favourite childhood TV shows and the importance of on-screen representation.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 2nd February 2021Paul Sinha's TV Showdown coming to ITV
Paul Sinha is to host a new panel show in which the questions are about television. Paul Sinha's TV Showdown will start on ITV this winter.
British Comedy Guide, 11th November 2020Paul Sinha: I'll quit Chase if Parkinson's gets worse
The savvy chaser and former GP vowed not to let the disease dictate his life and said he refused to live in the future, only the present. But Paul, 50, admitted that while his brainpower is still as fast as ever, if it begins to slow he will quit The Chase before they can fire him.
Verity Sulway, The Mirror, 3rd September 2020Some comedy festivals announce they will happen in 2021
The producers of Leicester Comedy Festival and The UK Kids' Comedy Festival have announced that they are going to go ahead with the 2021 events, with support from a significant number of friends and special guests.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th July 2020Comedy stars curate Summer Comedy Festival on Radio 4
Miles Jupp, Jo Brand, Daliso Chaponda, Jayde Adams, Sara Pascoe and Darren Harriott will each curate a comedy show for Radio 4's Summer Comedy Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 18th July 2020