Simon Brodkin
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and producer
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Police catch Jason Bent joining the England football team
Jason Bent, the character created by Simon Brodkin, was apprehended by police after he attempted to blend in with England's World Cup squad.
British Comedy Guide, 1st June 2014The inaugural UK Pun Championships kick off tonight
Glenn Moore is among those comedians who will take to a stage at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival, in a pun-off hosted by Simon Brodkin (in character as Lee Nelson).
Simon Usborne, The Independent, 12th February 2014Lee Nelson stadium ban stops him playing charity match
The FA have let common sense get the better of them again. They have banned BBC Three funnyman Simon Brodkin - aka Lee Nelson - from playing in the Soccer Sixes charity football tournament at Reading FC's Madejski Stadium.
The Sun, 25th May 2013Lee Nelson's '17-point manifesto' for South Shields
Lee Nelson, the character creation of comedian Simon Brodkin, today announced plans to stand in the South Shields by-election on 2 May. Here's his 17-point 'manifesto' for a Well Good South Shields. Riveting.
Giggle Beats, 19th April 2013Lee Nelson withdraws from South Shields by-election
Lee Nelson, the character created by Simon Brodkin, handed in his nomination papers this morning to stand in the by-election for David Miliband's former seat. However, the official list of candidates announced for the South Shields constituency this afternoon stated that he had withdrawn.
Rob Leigh, The Mirror, 19th April 2013Interview: Simon Brodkin
Comic Simon Brodkin reveals how he has been banned from doing stunts by his mum after he was arrested for Man City prank.
Emma Cox, The Sun, 8th April 2013Simon Brodkin cautioned over football pitch stunt
A comedian who warmed up with the Manchester City team on the pitch before a Premier League match has escaped prosecution.
BBC News, 3rd April 2013Watch Simon Brodkin joke outside court after caution
Lee Nelson' comedian Simon Brodkin played his TV football character outside court today after admitting trespass on a Premier League pitch.
Luke Traynor, The Mirror, 3rd April 2013How a well-good stunt landed Simon Brodkin in court
The man behind Lee Nelson tells Ian Burrell he will have to keep a straight face in front of magistrates this week.
Ian Burrell, The Independent, 1st April 2013Simon Brodkin will face court after pitch invasion
The comedian who snuck on to the pitch posing as a Manchester City player during Saturday's match will face court after being charged yesterday.
Jack Losh, The Sun, 18th March 2013