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Simon Brodkin
Simon Brodkin

Simon Brodkin

  • Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and producer

Simon Brodkin features

Tragedy Plus Time. Ed Byrne. Credit: Roslyn Gaunt Fringe

Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023

Monday 4th September 2023

Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.

Oh Brother!. Brother Dominic (Derek Nimmo). Copyright: BBC Features

Comedy Chronicles: Arrested developments - comedy out of context

Sunday 25th September 2022

Comedy does not always land quite as intended, and some attempts at humour have been known to bring comics to face the law itself.

Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian. Ken Cheng. Copyright: BBC Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: The Pick of 2019

Friday 3rd January 2020

What do Demetri Martin, Joanne McNally, Ali Brice, Archie Maddocks, Norris and Parker, Spring Day, Ken Cheng, Sarah Keyworth and Simon Brodkin have in common? They all pop up in our FGWG Pick of 2019.

Simon Brodkin Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Simon Brodkin

Friday 15th November 2019

He's baffled Prime Ministers and Presidents, but why did Simon Brodkin find Rice 'n' Peas and sambuca a much stickier recipe?

Lee Nelson. Simon Brodkin Live

Lee Nelson interview

Thursday 1st March 2018

Lee Nelson, who is currently on tour, talks about his current relationship status in this joke-filled interview.

Image shows from L to R: Simon Brodkin, Neil Bratchpiece Live

Video: Stage invasion stops Lee Nelson gig

Wednesday 26th August 2015

Watch the moment comedian The Wee Man gives serial stage invader Lee Nelson a taste of his own medicine.

Simon Brodkin Live

Lee Nelson interview

Friday 17th April 2015

Now embarking on a lengthy, nationwide live tour, we talked to Lee Nelson about his plans for the future, politics, and his smart new look.

Lee Nelson arrested. Copyright: PA Features

Video: Lee Nelson nearly arrested for 'shoplifting'

Thursday 22nd November 2012

A video of comedy character Lee Nelson almost getting arrested, as a community support officer mistakes a publicity stunt for a real shoplifting incident.

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