British Comedy Guide

Sajeela Kershi

  • Stand-up comedian

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GB News reveals line-up of comedians for its newspaper preview show

The executive producer of Headliners is comic and writer Andrew Doyle, the creator of spoof social justice warrior Titania McGrath who also hosts his own programme on GB News, Free Speech Nation. Headliners has three alternating hosts: Mark Dolan, Simon Evans and Dominic Frisby. And now confirmed as the rotating panel of comedians offering comments on the next day's headlines are: Steve N Allen, Rhona Cameron, Nick Dixon, Andrew Doyle, Josh Howie, Leo Kearse, Sajeela Kershi, Erich McElroy, Diane Spencer and Ian Stone.

Chortle, 21st January 2022

Lib Dems want jokers to set their agenda

The Liberal Democrats are inviting a bunch of jokers to help set their political agenda, including Bennett Arron, Rik Moore and President Obonjo.

Chortle, 28th July 2021

How Boris Johnson hijacks comedy to oppress

Populist right-wing leaders like Boris Johnson and Donald Trump have hijacked the subversive ideals of comedy to prop up the unfair status quo, one academic has claimed.

Chortle, 7th November 2019

Sajeela Kershi talks strength in the face of adversity

"Laughter in these circumstances is a necessary and important release."

Blizzard Comedy, 31st October 2019

Three to see 2019: Activists

This time three activists who will be appearing on stage.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 30th July 2019

Kate Copstick's diary: Eck the Entertainer

Last week we welcomed Alex Salmond to Slaughtered at the Abattoir bar. He was drinking a bespoke non-alcoholic cocktail, FYI.

Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 27th August 2017

Some of the best Brexit gags from Edinburgh Fringe

Leaving the EU is not an inherently humorous topic but as the saying goes 'if you don't laugh, you'll cry'. Here John Nicholson rounds up some of the best Brexit gags from Edinburgh Fringe.

John Nicholson, The New European, 24th August 2017

Sajeela Kershi picks her perfect playlist

'I wish they'd make a Muslim Life Of Brian'

Sajeela Kershi, Chortle, 19th August 2017

+3 interview: Sajeela Kershi: Fights Like a Girl!

"10 years down the line I've learned a lot, found my voice and what I want to say."

Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 19th August 2017

The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre

Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.

Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017

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