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Marcus Brigstocke Award Winning Comedian, Writer, Presenter, Actor & Sarist "He is an accomplished stand-up with the ability and experience to play to any situaon." Chortle Marcus Brigstocke is a major comedy, wring and acng talent, performing in the UK and beyond. He is regularly on BBC Radio, especially Radio 4, and boasts an impressive list of TV and film credits. The Edinburgh fesval is also his regular haunt and has seen him receive a great deal of crical acclaim. TOPICS: IN DETAIL: Comedy He began his comedy career at Bristol University where he performed stand up Host and character shows and soon won the BBC New Comedian of 1996. He has Entertainment performed a multude of shows at The Edinburgh Fesval including The Award Awards Winning Show in 2002 and Planet Corduroy in 2004. 2005 saw the start of The Late Edion - Marcus's excellent topical talk-show on BBC 4. Recent TV LANGUAGES: appearances also include Live from the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, King Stupid for CBBC and a valiant aempt at raising laughs on What's the Problem with Anne He presents in English. Robinson (with varied success). On the big screen, he has appeared in the movies Love Actually, Beyond The Sea and Piccadilly Jim. As well as his live work, he fronted BBC Four's Late Edion, starred in the short-lived BBC1 sitcom The Savages and is a regular on Radio 4's Now Show. WHAT HE OFFERS YOU: A hugely likeable talent who has won countless awards, Marcus entertains audiences with his authoritave cynicism, educated tones and hilarious anecdotes. His razor sharp wit is edgy and unique and oen finished with a serious point. He always remembers that funny comes first; and never fails to leave a room sasfied for those that want their comedy to pack a punch and those that enjoy middle-class ways. HOW HE PRESENTS: A truly versale and incredibly funny presenter, Marcus is in huge demand at conferences across the globe. An effortlessly funny individual, he is a slick and superb stand-up. © 2019 Celebrity Speakers Ltd To book call: +44 (0)1628 601 400 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.speakers.co.uk.

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