Russell Kane
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Video: Russell Kane and Greg James on Unzipped
Russell Kane and Greg James tell us about their new BBC Three show Unzipped which looks into the strange secrets of the British public using an alternative comedy census.
The new series of Unzipped starts on BBC Three at 10pm on Wednesday 3rd October.
Charlie Stayt and Susanna Reid, BBC Breakfast, 2nd October 2012Smokescreens & Castles was a kind of coming-of-age show for comedian Russell Kane, winning him the Edinburgh Comedy Award. Filmed in front of an audience in his home town of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, it sees the erudite comic recalling growing up there. He explores his family and in particular his relationship with his father - "a combination of Superman and Boycie".
Simon Horsford, The Telegraph, 29th August 2012Russell Kane hasn't always been the ubiquitous-on-BBC3 type that he is today. Here is a look at the 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Festival show that bagged him awards and propelled him into the world of television. He tells the story of growing up in Essex and how his family shaped his life: his nan taught him to swear and his dad had the kind of racist, homophobic outlook that's enough to give any son the urge to perform a flamboyant comedy routine that lovingly mocks his opinions.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 29th August 2012Russell Kane switches Fringe venue over acoustics
Russell Kane has quit his Edinburgh Fringe venue after complaining about noise problems.
Chortle, 18th August 2012Russell Kane, comedian: Fringe Q&A
Standup Russell Kane talks to Brian Logan about issues with echoes, the lesser stresses of books, and biological clocks.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th August 2012Russell Kane talks pop music, Indian food and bad hair
The comic and author answers our questions ahead of his appearances at Book Festival and Fringe.
Niki Boyle, The List, 11th August 2012Edinburgh comics after they come off stage: in pictures
From Kristen Schaal to Russell Kane, Stewart Lee to David O'Doherty, see comics caught when their defences are down - just moments after they come off stage, photographed at last year's Edinburgh festival by Nick Collett. An exhibition of these photographs, made possible by EdinburghisFunny, is on now at the Underbelly bar and cafe.
Nick Collett, The Guardian, 8th August 2012The best of comedy at the 2012 Fringe
Dylan Moran, Tim Key, Russell Kane, Jimmy Carr amongst big names set to perform.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd August 2012Russell Kane interview
Russell Kane is not afraid to commit - so he has committed himself to sleeping around and avoiding serious relationships for six months.
Jen Blackburn, The Sun, 17th June 2012Russell Kane quits I'm a Celebrity spin-off series
Comic Russell Kane is leaving ITV2's I'm A Celebrity spin-off after three years.
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 16th June 2012