Ria Lina
- English
- Writer, stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings
Radio 4's 2025 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has ordered new comedy series starring Matt Forde, Laura Smyth, Ria Lina, Dara O Briain and Isy Suttie. It's also confirmed the return of formats from Frank Skinner, Michael Spicer, Chris McCausland, Glenn Moore and others.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2024How I Manage My Money: Ria Lina on living with ex-husband who puts £50 in pension
Ria Lina made a six-figure sum in one year but says she got a "great sense of panic" because of the level of financial responsibility required.
Jane Denton, i Newspaper, 28th June 2024Russell Howard on the terror of becoming a cruise ship comedian
Russell Howard headlines Virgin Voyages' first comedy festival, sailing around the Low Countries from Portsmouth in September, and also featuring Andre Vincent, Ria Lina and John Robertson's live video game crossover The Dark Room.
British Comedy Guide, 24th June 2024Ria Lina extends tour
Ria Lina is extending her tour, entitled Riawakening.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd March 202410 best comedy shows and stand-up tours to book tickets for in 2024
Our pick of the biggest, funniest stand-up shows of the new season, from Rhod Gilbert to Bill Bailey.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 27th December 2023The Ultimate Choice returns to Radio 4
The Ultimate Choice is returning to Radio 4 next year, once again hosted by Steph McGovern and with guests including Russell Kane, Isy Suttie, Darren Harriott and Amy Gledhill.
British Comedy Guide, 25th October 2023My favourite holiday: Ria Lina
Ria Lina recalls memorable holidays from her childhood and in later life.
The List, 5th October 2023Radio 4 announces six topical comedy specials
Radio 4 has announced six topical comedy specials to air in its Friday night slot this summer.
British Comedy Guide, 5th July 2023Guests revealed for Radio 4's Best Medicine recordings
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is now preparing to record a full series of Best Medicine, the Radio 4 panel show that takes a deep dive into the science of healthcare. Sukh Ojla, Nabil Abdulrashid, Suzi Ruffell, Jordan Gray, Sarah Kendall and Ria Lina.
British Comedy Guide, 20th April 2023East Mode With Nigel Ng lands second series on Comedy Central
East Mode With Nigel Ng is returning for a second series on Comedy Central's online channels, with Ria Lina and Kuan-wen Huang among those joining the cast of the sketch show.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd April 2023