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Edd Jefferson is a rising star on the comedy scene.  Winner of Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year award 2024 where he showcased his talent and growing popularity.  Extremely funny and with a superb delivery, he is a very entertaining comic. I have seen Jefferson at the Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year 2024, as a guest for the RSPCA Comedy Panel Show: Cats vs Dogs, a guest for the Hull...

Josh Sedman is a comedian who has earned excellent reviews wherever he performs and has progressed rapidly since 2022. The Yorkshire-based comic is known for his razor-sharp wit and astute observations. I have seen Sedman at the Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year 2024, the Norman New Comedian of The Year 2025 in Hastings and as a guest on The Late Show with Gary Jennnison at the Hastings Come...

Jonathan Kiernan is a comedian with a dry, self-deprecating style. He is also exceptionally funny, with a sharp wit that makes his material especially engaging. I have seen Kiernan at the What’s On Hull New Comedian of The Year Final 2024 where I was a judge and he deserved to be runner-up in the competition. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscrib...

Jack Gleadow from Hull is an acclaimed comedian, celebrated for his energetic and engaging performances that combine physical humour, sharp storytelling, music and audience participation. His mix of traditional variety and modern stand-up has established him as a standout talent in today’s comedy scene. I have Gleadow’s work-in-progress solo show Master of Fun at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2...

Mitch Benn is a highly regarded English comedian, author and musician whose career spans several decades. Renowned for his sharp wit and incisive humour, he has made a significant mark on the British comedy scene, particularly through his expertly crafted satirical songs. Beyond his musical prowess, Benn is celebrated as a long-standing contributor to BBC Radio 4’s acclaimed programme, The Now Sho...

Hailing from Yorkshire, Jack McLean is an acclaimed comedian who has rapidly made a name for himself on the comedy scene. He clinched the Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year award in 2022 and marked his television debut as a Semi-Finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023. Known for his sharp wit and engaging, conversational delivery, Jack also penned and featured in the podcast Sunnier Climes...

Andy Askins is a talented British comedian and musician celebrated for his darkly humorous songs, original material, and performances on stages around the world. I have seen Askins as an online guest for Maureen Younger’s MY Comedy Chats in 2021, and at Headliners Comedy Club in Chiswick, London in 2024. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and...

Fran Garrity is a Northern stand-up comedian, known for his engaging and self-depreciating material.  He has been a finalist for the City Comedian of The Year, showcasing his talent and potential.  Garrity’s comedy often revolves around his Teesside heritage, delivering a realistic and hard-hitting hilarious performance that resounds with an audience. I have seen Garrity perform his solo show, Say...

Hannah Margaret is one of Yorkshire comedy’s fastest rising stars. The Hull Comedian of the Year 2023 and Yorkshire Comedy Awards Breakthrough Act Nominee has a very warm and endearing personality on stage and delivers razor-sharp relatable material which is hysterically funny. I have seen Margaret perform at the Hull Comedy Festival in 2023, and her solo shows You OK, Han? In 2024 and Live. Laugh...

Dave Chawner is a touring stand-up comedian and presenter, regularly appearing at comedy clubs, festivals, and solo events throughout the UK. He has delivered six highly praised performances at the Edinburgh Fringe. Chawner’s unique style blends witty, offbeat humour with insights from his own life, often focusing on mental health and personal struggles, resulting in shows that are both amusing an...

Adam Bloom is a renowned British comedian and author. Over the years, he has been a regular performer at the Edinburgh Festival. In addition, he graced the Melbourne Comedy Festival in both 1999 and 2000, earning the Stella Artois award for his first visit. Bloom is also the creator and writer of three series of ‘The Problem with Adam Bloom’ for BBC Radio 4. I have seen Bloom perform his solo show...

Carwyn Blayney is a Welsh comedian and actor.  He has successfully reached the final of So You Think You’re Funny, supported comedian Elis James on tour and was runner-up in the 2023 Max Turner Award.  He has also contributed comedy writing to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Scotland.  I have seen Hicks as a guest for Happy Mondays at The Amersham Arms in 2024 and for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in 2025. Than...

Russell Hicks stands out as one of Britain’s most quick-witted and dynamic comedians. Originally from America and now residing in London, he is celebrated for his energetic style and bold presence, as well as his remarkable skill in improvisation. I have seen Hicks as a guest for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at Edinburgh in 2017, Headliners Comedy Club in London in 2017 and 2020, Up The Cre...

Richard Vranch has extensive experience both acting and writing across radio, television, and theatre, as well as performing as a stand-up comedian.  He is also known for creating improvised comedy with The Comedy Store Players.  His distinctive voice features in various commercials and documentary programmes. Holding a doctorate in physics, Vranch once hosted his own science series on Channel 4....

Phil Nice is an actor, comedian and writer, recognised for his television appearances in productions such as Inspector Morse (1987), Goodnight, Sweetheart (1993), Bonkers (2007), and Citizen Khan (2012). Within the comedy circuit, he has performed as a guest for The Comedy Store Players and is also noted for his collaborations with fellow comedian Arthur Smith, most recently with the show Oof! tha...

Comedian Carl Carzana brings a refreshingly quirky perspective to everyday life, captivating audiences with his distinctive style and effortless charm. Since venturing into stand-up comedy, Carl has swiftly made his mark, achieving success with his talents in various comedy competitions. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy...

Christmas isn’t Christmas without Morecambe and Wise.  For over forty years, Eric and Ernie’s repeated showings every Christmas still draw big audiences for their series and specials, and they are as much a part of the festive season as Mince pies and Christmas cards. Now, following on from Episode 129 and for the first time ever, Eric Morecambe’s son, Gary returns to A Rich Comic Life Blog and Po...

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MATT GREEN Green is an actor, writer and comedian and boasts a wealth of experience in comedy, having launched his career in 2003 and performed for more than twenty years. He has graced a range of venues and festivals nationwide, notably making appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for his lively delivery, Green’s performances blend sharp...

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, DON BISWAS. Biswas has become a familiar presence at comedy venues up and down the country, performing regularly at clubs across the UK.  His material covers an array of topics, drawing on his experiences growing up in an Asian household, as well as his personal journey with neurodiversity, including dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. His...

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, JOZ NORRIS. Surreal British comedian, screenwriter and comic actor Norris is a regular for at the cult comedy night The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society in London and has appeared at various comedy festivals including Leicester and since 2012, Edinburgh.  His 2025 solo show You Wait, Time Passes has received critical acclaim. I have seen Norris...

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, BENJAMIN PATTERSON. Patterson has been performing his frequently silly and surreal jokes, routines and songs, and making audiences laugh for many years. I have seen Patterson compere two shows for Always Be Comedy in London in 2023 and perform at Outside The Box Comedy Club in Kingston in 2024 and 2025. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, i...

In this episode, I talk to the legendary comedian, BOB BOYTON. Boyton was popular for his political viewpoint as a stand -up comedian in the 1980's.  He was one of the founding members of The Cutting Edge, a satirical comedy team that still plays at The Comedy Store in London every Tuesday to this day. He left comedy in the 1990s to become an author.  I watched Boyton pay a very funny tribute to h...

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, PAULINE EYRE. Eyre is confident and very funny on stage, regularly making audiences laugh on the comedy circuit.  She has a very engaging presence and is extremely relatable.  She has performed two solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe: Body in 2024 and Anyone for Tennis in 2025. I have seen Eyre perform at the Funny Rabbit Comedy Club in Canterbury...

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ROSS SMITH. Smith is a very funny regular on the comedy circuit and has a very amiable and comfortable style on stage.  He has self-depreciative humour mixed with ingenious banter and is an excellent compere with a very easy-going style.  His debut Edinburgh show, I Am Ross Smith! Won acclaimed in 2018. I have seen Smith compere at Outside The Box Com...

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, RHYS JAMES. James is a popular stand-up comedian who is a regular on the British comedy scene and was a regular guest on BBC TV’s Mock The Week, as well as Live At The Apollo.  He has also performed as part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe, was a finalist in the Laughing Boy New Act Competition and was third in Comedy Centra...