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Tom Allen

Tom Allen (I)

  • 41 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Comedy stars voice Sky's The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland

Voice casting has been revealed for a family animation coming to Sky Cinema in December, with a number of comedians in starring roles.

British Comedy Guide, 18th November 2024

Tom Allen becomes the face of People's Postcode Lottery

In a two-week campaign that comic will be fronting a series of TV commercials in a scarlet-red, three-piece suit as well as on billboards and social media pads.

Chortle, 19th August 2024

Leigh Francis and Tom Allen becoming Virgin Radio hosts

Leigh Francis will host from 10am until 1pm on Saturdays, while Tom Allen will cover the same slot on Sundays.

Codie Bullen, Daily Mail, 17th April 2024

Tom Allen headlines all-star benefit for St Christopher's Hospice

Join Tom Allen and his comedy pals including Joel Dommett, Suzi Ruffell, Seann Walsh, Peter Rethinasamy and Fatiha El-Ghorri to raise money for St Christopher's Hospice.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th April 2024

Tom Allen on changing the narrative with his show Big Gay Wedding

Moving and joyous one-off film marks the 10-year anniversary of same-sex couples getting married in the UK.

Ellie Muir, The Independent, 27th March 2024

Royal Television Society Awards 2024 nominations

Black Ops, Extraordinary, Such Brave Girls, Big Boys, Juice and There She Goes are amongst the nominees in the Royal Television Society Awards 2024.

British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2024

Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe & Chris MacArthur-Boyd launch dark podcast

Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd are launching Here Comes The Guillotine, a new podcast sharing the Glaswegian trio's "subversive and darkly funny opinions". Meanwhile, John Luke-Roberts and John Robins and Elis James are also relaunching their podcasts.

British Comedy Guide, 5th February 2024

Tom Allen interview

The comedian on a grim festive job playing Bing Crosby, an air-kiss from Joanna Lumley, and his love of bread and wine.

Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 25th November 2023

James Acaster's spoof crime podcast Springleaf attracts all-star cast

James Acaster has launched his spoof true crime podcast, Springleaf, in which he plays his undercover cop alter-ego, Pat Springleaf, with a cast that includes Finn Wolfhard, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Nish Kumar, Rosie Jones, Guz Khan, Phil Wang, Ed Gamble, Josh Widdicombe, Sindhu Vee, Natalie Cassidy and Domhnall Gleeson.

British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2023

Tom Allen interview

The comedian and Bake Off: An Extra Slice presenter on napkin folding, drunk gardening and life as a waiter.

Tim Lewis, The Guardian, 19th August 2023

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