Rory Bremner
- 63 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer, comedian and impressionist
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Stephen Merchant developing deepfake comedy
Stephen Merchant is developing a new satirical comedy utilising "deepfake" technology to impersonate the likes of Donald Trump and Boris Johnson. Rory Bremner, Matt Forde, and Peep Show creators Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong are also involved.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd June 2020Henley Festival goes online
Henley Festival has announced that it will be going digital for 2020, presenting a two-hour evening concert, streamed on the Henley Festival website with performances from the Hurley House Hotel on Sunday 12th July from 7.30pm - 9.30pm on what would be the final day of the festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 12th June 2020Rory Bremner: satire's role during the pandemic
The self-described 'stand-up chameleon' told our Political Editor Peter MacMahon about the important role satire can play while the country is in the grip of coronavirus.
Peter MacMahon, ITV, 27th May 2020Rory Bremner on writer John Langdon
The comedian looks back on the brilliant, pun-packed career of his friend, writing partner and master of the one-liner.
Rory Bremner, The Guardian, 3rd April 2020Tributes paid to late comedy writer John Langdon
Veteran comedy writer John Langdon has died. Langdon was one of the country's most experienced comedy writers, working on classic programmes including Not The Nine O'Clock News and with Kenny Everett. He also worked on The News Quiz and most regularly with Rory Bremner.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2020Whitehall feared Rory Bremner's PM impressions
Whitehall''s top civil servant warned that Rory Bremner could leak state secrets that might bring down the Government because the comic's impersonation of then Prime Minister John Major in a prank phone call was so convincing.
Adam Sherwin, i Newspaper, 2nd January 2020Jeremy Hardy remembered by Rory Bremner
The impressionist and comedian on the beloved comic whose deadpan style and fearless politics marked him out as one of the most original voices of his generation.
Rory Bremner, The Guardian, 16th December 2019Report: Jeremy Hardy's memorial service
Friends and family of Jeremy Hardy gathered to celebrate his life on Monday 13th May at the Battersea Arts Centre.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th May 2019Bath Comedy Festival launches
Bath Comedy Festival has launched its official programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th March 2019Scotland's funniest 60 people
As the Glasgow International Comedy Festival prepares to launch with a gaggle of giggles later this month, we count down Scotland's funniest 60 people.
The Herald, 3rd March 2019