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Robin Ince

Robin Ince

  • 55 years old
  • English
  • Writer, stand-up comedian, presenter and author

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Robin Ince picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites

"Rik Mayall is a constant reminder to never give less than everything".

Chortle, 23rd July 2023

Robin Ince interview

"I have been preparing myself for a possible melon shortage as much has changed since my last melon onslaught in 2004".

Caroline Whitham, Edinburgh Festivals, 17th July 2023

EdFringe Talk: Robin Ince - Weapons of Empathy

"I want this to be a show of happiness and curiosity and delight."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 11th July 2023

EdFringe Talk: Robin Ince - MELONS: A Love Letter to Stand-Up Comedy

"It was in 2004 that, while punching a melon, I realised the direction I should be going in and that has led to a Rose d'or, a Sony Gold AND two wins on Pointless Celebrities."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 10th July 2023

Robin Ince on the vital failure of his Edinburgh festival debut

Nineteen years since his first fringe solo show, the comedian returns to riff on punching melons - but this time with a hard-won happiness.

Robin Ince, The Guardian, 15th June 2023

Robin Ince: As a stand-up comedian, it's best to not know what you're doing

Doing things correctly does not mean doing things best. Reliability can hamper invention.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 1st June 2023

Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel to return for Series 2

Radio 4 has recommissioned Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel for a second series.

British Comedy Guide, 19th May 2023

Robin Ince: My dad is gone, but our shared love of books remains

Books were how Robin Ince and his father communicated. Sorting the books left behind after his death, he's grateful for the hints of a life in those pages.

Robin Ince, The Big Issue, 15th April 2023

Review: The Laugharne Weekend

Although there was plenty of top rate comedy slotted in between the art, I have to be honest. The funniest set actually came from a musician.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2023

Edinburgh Fringe runs for Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Paul Sinha, Robin Ince

Stewart Lee, Paul Sinha and Bridget Christie are among the acts who have announced Edinburgh Fringe dates at The Stand this August.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th March 2023

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