Sue Perkins
- 55 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, producer, comedian and presenter
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Hitmen review
While Hitmen isn't perfect, the likability of its stars, the intrigue of their situation and the unpredictability of the oddballs that come into their orbit make offer intriguing possibilities.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th March 2020Hitmen review
Killing people - is it funny? Not just now, when the news is filled with a rising death toll, but ever? I was racking my brain on that one as I gritted my teeth through the painful opening episode of Hitmen, in which Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc set out to show they can still cut it in comedy after veering off into presenting travelogues and the like.
Keith Watson, Metro, 25th March 2020Review: Hitmen has perfect casting, but comedy misses
Sure, it's not un-funny. It's an enjoyable half hour. But I wanted so much more.
Emma Bullimore, Radio Times, 25th March 2020Hitmen review
The well-loved duo Mel and Sue bring much-needed laughter as incompetent assassins in this slightly plotted but enjoyable sitcom.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 25th March 2020Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins: interview
'It's important women our age can be seen as active and in love'.
James Rampton, i Newspaper, 24th March 2020Mel and Sue interview
The comedy duo on moving on from The Great British Bake Off to play assassins in Hitmen.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 12th March 2020BBC axe Insert Name Here
Bosses say they have no plans to make any more episodes of the programme, which has run for four series.
Chortle, 26th February 2020Sue Perkins to host Radio 4 comedy about nature
Sue Perkins is to host Nature Table, a Radio 4 pilot which aims to celebrate "the natural world and all its funny eccentricities".
British Comedy Guide, 19th September 2019How to avoid offence in comedy - if you want to
Authenticity is the key to avoiding offence in comedy, a panel of TV executives have concluded.
Chortle, 22nd August 2019Jennifer Saunders stars in new Mamma Mia! spoof for Comic Relief
Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Miranda Hart, Philip Glenister and Sue Perkins are to spoof Mamma Mia! in a new sketch for Red Nose Day.
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2019