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1899 comedians

Greg Scott

Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on March 6, 1969, Greg Scott is an English television presenter who brings more than thirty years of expertise to broadcasting and live entertainment. His father was a comedian, which may have influenced his early interest in performance. He began his career seeking presenting roles by writing letters to producers, eventually receiving a response from David Liddiment in 1986 who suggested he consider warm-up work. In 1987, Scott began his career with the Children's ITV program, *The Ultimate Machine*, where he participated in a five-day recording period producing six episodes centered on the human body. During this time, his name even appeared in the end credits after ten years, an unusual occurrence at the time. He also presented radio shows and game show pilots concurrently, demonstrating his versatility as a presenter and compere. He hosted 'Greg Scott's Best Breakfast' on Yorkshire Coast Radio from 1998 to 2001 and occasionally appeared on Minster FM. He has presented English versions of French entertainment pilots and game shows that have been sold and aired in the UK, USA, and Australia. Individuals who have collaborated with him have praised him as 'a joy to work with,' and audiences have expressed their affection for him. He has banked countless hours of live, unscripted TV and radio. Greg Scott’s current activities are diverse, reflecting his broad skillset. He currently presents afternoon radio shows on Coast and County Radio in Scarborough, utilizing Periscope and Facebook Live for audience interaction. He also hosts online draws for Titan Prizes in Lancashire and quiz nights for Kwizzbit. Southeastern Rail has secured Scott for a one-year agreement to provide voiceovers for major announcements; he also previously recorded announcements for Network Rail in remembrance of The Duke Of Edinburgh in April 2021, and Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. He performs at corporate and charity events and continues to work as a voiceover artist for a wide range of clients, including ITV, Endemol, Mastercard, Eurosport, Camelot, QVC, and Southeastern Rail. He is also a conference facilitator and an entertainment host. His style is described as sparky, fun, and energetic, with a warm and personable disposition. He is married to Karen since 1996, and they have two daughters and a dog named Mollie.

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James Mullinger

James Mullinger, an English‑Canadian alternative comic who lives in New Brunswick, is best known for his stand‑up work but has also ventured into other media. He hosted the TV series *Blimey! An Englishman in Atlantic Canada*, co‑wrote and co‑produced the film *The Comedian’s Guide to Survival*, and is slated to appear in the forthcoming feature *NBrexit*. In 2022 he released a memoir titled *Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream* through Goose Lane Editions. The following year he shattered Jerry Seinfeld’s ticket‑sale record at Halifax’s Harbour Station, selling more seats than shows by Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden and Snoop Dogg.

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James Veitch

James Veitch, an English comedian, has made his name by staging shows that combine slideshow presentations and video tricks to depict his back‑and‑forth with the senders of scam emails.

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James Young

Born in Ballymoney and brought up in Belfast, James Alexander Young became known throughout Northern Ireland as the actor and comedian Jimmy Young, often affectionately referred to simply as Our Jimmy.

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Jeff Leach

An actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, Jeff Leach is from England. Born and raised in London, Jeff Leach’s family has a distinctive heritage: his father worked as a Cockney engineer, while his mother, a Romanian drama teacher, provided Aromanian ancestry. His early interest in performance began at age four when he played 'Madame Diptheria Iceberg' in a school play. He attended John Lyon School for boys and the University of Warwick, where he earned a degree in English Literature and Theatre Studies. This foundation in literature and theatre clearly informs his multifaceted career. Leach’s professional journey began with presenting roles across various media. After graduating, he presented The Surgery on BBC Two. He has worked as a television and radio presenter in the UK, US, Australia, and Europe, hosting shows for BBC Switch, BBC Three, and E4, as well as Virgin Media’s Music on Demand channel from 2009 to 2012. He also hosted What Did I Do Last Night? (2010-2012) and The National Lottery Draws . His stand-up career gained momentum with appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011, 2012, and subsequent years, culminating in a debut solo comedy tour, 'Jeff Leach. FIT', in May 2014. Jeff Leach demonstrated early promise in comedy, reaching the final rounds of both the London New Comedian Award in 2010 and the Laughing Horse New Act competition in 2011. Beyond stand-up, Leach has built a diverse portfolio of work. He appeared in films such as The Smoke (2014) and London Town (2016), and portrayed Simon in Hollyoaks in 2014. A significant role came with voicing Simon "Ghost" Riley in the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), a role he starred in as 'Ghost'. However, Activision cut ties with him in May 2021 due to controversial comments. He continues to work as an actor, comedian, scriptwriter, and producer, appearing in Record Of Ragnarok , Netflix, and This Week At The Cellar . His recent comedy special, 'Jeff Leach presents A Comedy Spectacular', was released in 2023. Currently residing in Los Angeles, he performs stand-up regularly at venues in Los Angeles, New York City, and Las Vegas, with upcoming shows scheduled for January 22nd at the Rex Theatre in Manchester, NH, and further dates at the Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas, NV. He is an ambassador for Angelus Foundation and has used his platform to raise over $31,435 for the Equal Justice Initiative through a Juneteenth gaming stream.

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Jon Holmes

A British writer, producer, broadcaster, and comedian, Jon Holmes was born on April 24, 1969. After being adopted at one month old, Jon Holmes spent his formative years in Nuneaton, Warwickshire; he subsequently studied at Canterbury Christ Church College, graduating with a combined degree in English alongside radio, film, and television. During his time at Canterbury Christ Church College, Holmes both presented on C4 Radio and participated in student revue performances, subsequently holding a position at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury prior to embarking on a career in broadcasting. Holmes's career includes founding Unusual Productions, specializing in comedy, documentary, and factual programming. He created and performed in the sketch show Grievous Bodily Radio (1997), initially for BBC Radio 1 then BBC Radio 4. He co-presented The Jon & Andy Show on Power FM from 1998 to 2000, winning a Gold Entertainment Award in 2000. Since 1998, he has been a writer and performer on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show , contributing until 2016. He also wrote for The 99p Challenge (1998-2004) and appeared as a panelist in 2003 and 2004, and contributed to Dead Ringers from 2000, which won several awards including a British Comedy Award in 2001. He co-created Dead Ringers . Throughout his career, Holmes has hosted shows on BBC Radios 1, 2, 4, 5Live, and 6 Music, and presented programmes on Virgin Radio (2001-2002) and XFM London Breakfast Show (2013-2015). He also hosted talkRADIO’s afternoon show from launch until its closure. He has written for Harry Hill, Graham Norton, and Stephen Fry, and contributed jokes to 'Mock The Week'. He helped develop the CBBC show 'Horrible Histories' from book to screen and co-wrote the first 5 series. Jon Holmes has received numerous accolades, including Bafta and Radio Academy Awards, and holds seven Sony Awards, along with two Bafta wins, recognizing his work as a writer, presenter, producer, and director. He has written five books including A Portrait Of An Idiot As A Young Man (2017) and is an award-winning freelance travel writer for the Sunday Times. Currently, he hosts a lunchtime show on talkRADIO and regularly hosts the BBC Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club.

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Jonathan Coleman

Jonathan “Jono” Henry Coleman, born in England, forged a reputation in Australia as a TV presenter, radio voice‑over artist, writer, comic performer and promotional spokesperson, gaining recognition both in his homeland and down under.

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Josh Widdicombe

Born in Hammersmith, London, on April 8, 1983, Josh Widdicombe is a versatile English personality known for his work as a comedian, presenter, journalist, and actor. Following his early schooling at Ilsington Church of England Primary School and South Dartmoor Community College, Widdicombe spent his childhood in Haytor Vale, located close to Widecombe in the Moor, Devon. After attending Exeter College, he pursued higher education at the University of Manchester, where he studied sociology and linguistics. Following this, he obtained a master's degree in magazine journalism from City, University of London. In 2008, Josh Widdicombe started his career as a stand-up comedian; his talent was quickly apparent when he made it to the final round of the 'So You Think You're Funny?' competition that year. He demonstrated his versatility with the sketch show Superclump in 2009 and contributed to Dora the Explorer magazine in 2010. His debut solo show, 'If This Show Saves One Life...', premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2011. From 2012 onwards, he became a regular on The Last Leg , and also appeared on Mock the Week until 2016. Demonstrating considerable skill, Widdicombe secured victory in the inaugural series of *Taskmaster* in 2015, and later triumphed in the 2017 Champion of Champions edition. Furthermore, he starred in and co-wrote the BBC Three sitcom Josh , which ran from 2015 to 2017. He hosted Hypothetical with James Acaster from 2019 to 2022 and the Parenting Hell podcast with Rob Beckett since 2020. He demonstrated his knowledge by winning Celebrity Mastermind in 2013, specializing in Blur. During an appearance on 8 Out of 10 Cats , he revealed he has pectus excavatum. From 2014 to 2016, he hosted Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live. In 2021, he presented a show exploring his family history, which traced his lineage back to Elizabethan and Tudor nobility and involved a royal love triangle; the show was featured in 'Best of 2021' and 'Big in 2021'. The show shares connections with both ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ and ‘Strictly: Who Do You Think You Are?’. Finally, he will be the new host of Strictly Come Dancing starting in 2026.

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Josie Long

Josie Long is an English comedian, writer, podcaster, and filmmaker. Born on April 17, 1982, she began performing stand-up comedy at the age of 14. She attended Newstead Wood School for Girls and later studied English at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, graduating with a degree. Early in her career, she took a comedy course with Michael Knighton in Beckenham, London. Her early talent was recognized when she won the BBC New Comedy Awards at 17 and the Chortle Awards Best Newcomer in 2005. Long’s comedy style encompasses a wide range of subjects, often exploring politics, social issues, and pop culture. In 2006, her rising profile was bolstered by a victory at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where she received the If.comedies Best Newcomer award for 'Kindness and Exuberance'. Between 2010 and 2012, she became the initial woman to be nominated three times for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show. Her work includes supporting Stewart Lee on his spring tour in 2005 and performing at international comedy festivals from 2007 to 2010. She contributed to BBC Radio 1’s ‘The Milk Run’ in 2004/5 and appeared in 'An Audience With Dan Nightingale & Josie Long' in 2005, and wrote for the Channel 4 series ‘Skins’. She also published a fanzine called ‘Drawing Moustaches in Magazines Monthly Magazine (Bi-Monthly)’ starting in 2005. Since 2013, she has presented the BBC Radio 4 series 'Short Cuts', which has garnered multiple awards including British Podcast Awards in 2017 and 2018, and a Gold ARIA in Speech Entertainment. She co-hosts the podcast ‘Robin and Josie’s Utter Shambles’ with Robin Ince. Long has written and performed in two short films and released a full-length feature film called Super November . She has also appeared on various television shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. 'Because I Don’t Know What You Mean and What You Don’t', her first collection of short stories, is presently accessible. She is doing her new show, ‘Now Is The Time Of Monsters’. It looks at ideas like finding things, being amazed, dying out, and dealing with bad events. The show mentions dirt and big, plant-eating armadillos from 11,000 years ago. She has completed nine critically acclaimed tours that have sold out venues worldwide. Long is considered a trailblazer in the UK comedy industry.

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Julian Clary

Julian Peter McDonald Clary, born on May 25, 1959, in Surbiton, Surrey, England, is an actor, comedian, and entertainer. He spent his childhood in Teddington, Middlesex, and attended St Benedict's School, Ealing. Julian Clary graduated from Goldsmiths’ College, University of London, in the 1980s with a degree in English Drama. He has been a recognisable entertainer for 25 years. From the mid-1980s onward, Clary made appearances on television. Early performances were credited to Leo Hurll, and she was also involved in alternative comedy as Gillian Pieface and as a member of The Joan Collins Fan Club. His comedy often revolves around his sexuality. He toured extensively with stage acts, including 'The Mincing Machine Tour' (1989), 'My Glittering Passage' (1993), 'Natural Born Mincer' (2003), 'Lord of the Mince' (2009–10), 'Position Vacant: Apply Within' (2012–13), 'The Joy of Mincing' (2016) and 'Born to Mince' (2019). He has appeared on numerous television programs, including Friday Night Live , Whose Line Is It Anyway? , Sticky Moments (which he co-hosted), Terry and Julian , and Prickly Heat . He also co-hosted Trick or Treat in 1989. His appearance on Tonight Live with Steve Vizard in 1992 was controversial. Beyond stand-up, Julian Clary has demonstrated versatility as a performer. He starred in the sitcom Terry and Julian in 1992 and played significant roles in musical theatre productions, including Boy George’s West End musical, Taboo , and the role of the Emcee in Cabaret . He reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing and won Celebrity Big Brother 10 in 2012. He has also appeared in ITV pantomimes, taking on roles such as First Henchman, The Good Fairy, and The Genie of the Lamp, making his London Palladium debut in 2016. As a Sunday Times best-selling novelist, he has authored works such as Murder Most Fab, Devil in Disguise, Briefs Encountered, A Young Man’s Passage, and The Lick of Love. In addition, he created a six-book series for children titled The Bolds, which has achieved sales exceeding half a million copies. He regularly contributes to Radio 4’s Just a Minute and speaks on business, leadership, and industry subjects.

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Justin Lee Collins

Justin Lee Collins is an entertainer and presenter born on July 28, 1974, in Bristol, England. He is an only child, with his father, Danny Collins, working as a self-employed electrician. Leaving school at age 15 without qualifications, he attended Filton College and briefly worked as a warehouseman at Marks & Spencer before pursuing a career in comedy. Early on, he also held the role of a double-glazing window demonstrator while establishing himself. Collins began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1990s, quickly gaining recognition. At the Glastonbury Festival in 1997, he received the Best New Comedy Act prize, and also made it to the final round of the BBC New Comedy Awards during that year. From 2003 to 2005, he hosted a radio show on XFM, with a brief return in 2011. He co-presented The Sunday Night Project (previously The Friday Night Project ) alongside Alan Carr and presented The Games: Live at Trackside on E4 from 2005 to 2006. His work also includes hosting Channel 4's The Convention-Crasher , appearing on Top Gear in 2008, and attempting to become a professional darts player in Justin Lee Collins: 180 . He hosted The Justin Lee Collins Show on ITV2 from March to May 2009, and Oops TV on Sky One later that year. Collins has also ventured into theatre, appearing in the West End production of Chicago as Amos Hart in 2008 and playing Dennis Dupree in Rock of Ages from August 2011 to September 2012. He starred in the comedy horror film The Hatching in 2014 and had a small role in Time Slips in 2015. He hosted a radio show on Fubar Radio from 2014 to 2016. Anna Larke, his former girlfriend, was harassed by him, resulting in a 2012 conviction. The court imposed a sentence of 140 hours of unpaid work after evidence revealed a pattern of emotional and domestic abuse throughout their relationship, which included the creation of a file detailing her past sexual history. He denied the charge, claiming she was a compulsive liar. Domestic violence charity Refuge considered the sentence ‘derisory’. Collins was ordered to pay £3,500 in prosecution costs.

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Tameka Empson

Tameka Lydia Empson hails from England and works both as an actress and a comic performer. She was cast as one of the three leads in the hidden‑camera sketch series 3 Non‑Blondes. Starting in 2009, she took on the role of Kim Fox on the BBC's long‑running soap EastEnders.

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