Stewart Lee
- 56 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Stewart Lee: 'I reluctantly accept that I've been very influential'
Comedians like Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Carr present themselves as edgy free speech warriors - but they're actually very mainstream, says Lee.
Graeme Green, Prospect Magazine, 10th September 2024Oasis: a guilty pleasure without fringe benefits
The comeback could be a coup or a crash, but it has already obliterated accommodation for the 2025 Edinburgh fringe.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 1st September 2024Why can't incredibly successful entertainers like Ricky Gervais ever take criticism?
As the comedian and writer seemingly reacts to an old Stewart Lee takedown by showing off his streaming numbers, Roisin O'Connor wonders why he's so desperate to prove his worth.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 24th August 2024Stewart Lee: Britain burns while liberals check facts
Traditional news outlets flagellate themselves when inaccurate. But the rightwing instigators of last week's riots aren't restricted by concepts such as truth.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 11th August 2024How Stewart Lee lowered the tone of Camden Market
Stewart Lee has revealed how he was once minding his own business sitting in the street in Camden Town when he was mistaken for a homeless person.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th July 2024Stewart Lee: The Tory gravy train's left town - but it's got all my best gags on board
The Conservatives were a joke that just kept giving but where do the next four years of funny come from?
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 14th July 2024Stewart Lee: Time may be up for the Tories, but their legacy of lies will live on
Rishi Sunak and his cronies have helped spread an epidemic of disinformation in this campaign - it's a political way of life for the right.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 16th June 2024Stewart Lee turns indie singer
Stewart Lee played a surprise gig last night - fronting a band. Lee temporarily teamed up with The Girl With The Replaceable Head, who are currently on a short UK tour.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2024Stewart Lee: Context is vital. That's why I'm filming everything I say and do from now on
As Gideon Falter's standoff with the police demonstrates, it's important to be able to see the bigger picture.
Stewart Lee, The Observer, 28th April 2024Stewart Lee joins Latitude
Adam Buxton will also be recording a live episode of his podcast, with guest Jo Brand.
Chortle, 25th April 2024