Sue Perkins
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, producer, comedian and presenter
Press clippings Page 12
Fringe on a theme: returning Fringe legends
At the Fringe it is easy to focus on new artists and overlook those who helped shaped stand-up before it became a viable career - here's where to catch those legends in Edinburgh this year.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 26th July 2017Mel & Sue host The Generation Game
Mel & Sue will present a new version of much-loved comedy game show The Generation Game on BBC One.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd July 2017Stars from comedy's punk past return to Fringe
They were at the vanguard of political comedy. Now Alexei Sayle, Craig Ferguson and Sue Perkins are heading back to the festival, as it celebrates its 70th birthday.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 23rd July 2017Fringe 2017: Top picks and tips
With its 3,398 shows across 300 venues, we guide you through the world's largest arts festival.
Sarah Bradbury, The Independent, 18th July 2017The stars who made it big at the Edinburgh Fringe
'I saw them long before they became famous' is a common Fringe-goer's boast. But, as Fiona Shepherd discovers, there's a good reason for that.
Fiona Shepherd, The Scotsman, 8th July 2017Fringe 2017: the comedy shows you should book now
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the best place to see comedy heavyweights perform alongside up and coming talent.
Rebecca Monks, i Newspaper, 5th July 2017Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup
Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017Fringe 2017: shows we think will sell out fast
From first timers to returning Fringe favourites, here's the shows from Gilded Balloon, Pleasance, Assembly and Underbelly to book ASAP.
Louise Stoddart, The List, 6th June 2017Mel & Sue to present The Generation Game?
The Sun newspaper reports that Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are being lined up by the BBC to host a new version of The Generation Game.
British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2017A gobby, matriarchal Saturday counterpoint to Graham Norton's Friday night eyebrow-raising and innuendo-peddling, Brendan O'Carroll's Irish mammy slots in surprisingly well as a chatshow host. Latest to brave the presence of Agnes are Sue Perkins and Diversity's Ashley Banjo, who sensibly brings mum Danielle as a shield. Emilia Fox joins Dermot and Buster on their Celebrity Tour, and Aston Merrygold promotes his new single.
Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 15th April 2017