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Milton Jones Lion Whisperer Live

DVD released by Spirit Entertainment Monday 21 st November 2011

“King of the surreal one-liners” THE TIMES “…no one can touch Jones when he hits his stride” “Wonderfully weird and wild-haired” “The best one-liner merchant in ” CHORTLE

Multi award-winning Milton JonesJones, often fondly referred to - mainly by himself - as ‘the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock The Week’, releases the DVD of his live show Lion Whisperer on 21 st November 2011 .

Lion Whisperer is the eagerly awaited second live stand up DVD from Milton, with his first Milton Jones – Live Universe Tour. Part 1: Earth’ released in 2010 . Coming ‘live’ from Milton’s dressing room at the start of the DVD, Milton Jones’ grandfather gives an insight into the bizarre world of Milton... interrupted at an opportune moment by Milton arriving on stage at the Bloomsbury Theatre in . Join the surreal one-liner merchant for over 60 minutes of family entertainment including a surprise appearance of his very own ‘grandfather’ exploring the weird and wonderful world of the Jones’s.

Milton’s unique charm has bought him legions of fans across the UK. He is proving to be one of the UK’s brightest comedy stars, following his successful, twice extended 2010/2011 sell-out Lion Whisperer tour. He has appeared on shows such as Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1), Dave’s One Night Stand (DAVE) and can soon be seen on the upcoming series of Live at the Apollo , due to air on BBC1 this autumn .

As a regular panellist on BBC1’s Mock The Week and the current holder of the 2011 Best Headliner accolade, Milton’s witty and punchy one-liners are accessible to all ages, making his shows and DVD releases a big hit for everyone. With a U certificate, unheard of for a live stand-up comedy DVD release, Milton Jones Lion Whisperer Live makes the perfect gift for all the family this Christmas.

Milton Jones Lion Whisperer Live is a Pozzitive and Phil McIntyre Television production, released by Spirit Entertainment. It’s directed by multiple BAFTA Award-winning director Geoff Posner who also produces with .

Milton is currently performing Lion Whisperer around the UK on his extended tour. For full dates and listings information please go to: www.miltonjones.com or www.mcintyre-ents.com .

Milton can also be seen on the current series of Mock The Week and the upcoming series of Live At The Apollo on BBC 1 this autumn.

www.miltonjones.com / www.alisonpeterspr.com / www.mcintyrewww.mcintyre----ents.coments.com For further press information, interview requests and images please contact: Alison Peters or Gaby Jerrard at Alison Peters PR --- 020 8693 8696 [email protected] / [email protected]

Milton Jones Lion Whisperer Live DVD details: Release Date: 21st November 2011 RRP: £19.99 Discs: 1 - DVD CERT: U Cat Number: VFD58947 Barcode: 5060105720970 DVD Extra’s: n/a Running Time: 68mins 22 secs

Notes to editors

MILTON JONES Spanning a 15 year career on the UK and international comedy scenes, Milton’s impressive awards, accolades and nominations include: 2011 Chortle Awards Best Headliner - Winner , Chortle Awards Best Headliner Nominee – 2010 & 2009 , Time Out Best Comedy Award - Winner 2003 , Sony Award Winner Bronze– 2000 , British Comedy Award – Nomination 1998 , Perrier Award – Nomination 1997 & Perrier Best Newcomer – Winner 1996.

As well as sell-out UK tours and international festival appearances Milton has starred in countless TV and radio shows including nine series of his very own Sony and British Comedy Award winning Radio 4 shows - The Very World Of Milton Jones and Another Case Of Milton Jones .

In addition to Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow , his other television credits include: Dave’s One Night Stand (DAVE), Comedy Cuts (ITV2), Music Hall Meltdown (BBC4), 28 Acts (BBC3), The World Stands Up (Comedy Channel), The Comedy Store (Channel 5), Bring Me The Head Of Light Entertainment (Channel 5) and The Stand Up Show (BBC1).

Milton is also due to appear in his very own one-off sitcom. Due to air in October 2011, House Of RoomsRooms is a brand new comedy, part of the C4 Comedy Showcase season, written by Milton Jones and fellow stand-up Dan Evans. House Of Rooms is being made by Objective Productions and will be a single-camera sitcom. Executive Producer for Objective Productions is Phil Clarke, Lee Hupfield is Producer and Ben Palmer is director.

PHIL MCINTYRE TELEVISION Phil McIntyre TV has produced a variety of Live Comedy DVDs and television productions include Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights (Series 1&2) , Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere and Peter Kay’s Britain’s Got the Pop Factor and Possibly a New Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (for ). ’s and Phil Mealey’s Early Doors (Series 1&2) for BBC2, With all the Trimmings, Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas (both BBC1) Victoria at The Albert and the documentaries : The Musical! and Victoria Wood: Moonwalking (all ITV1), The Fast Show Live (BBC2) Ben Elton’s Blessed (BBC1) and Get A Grip (ITV), Thin Ice (BBC2), Adrian Edmondson’s Teenage Kicks (ITV) and most recently Dynamo: Magician Impossible for Watch. They are also responsible for 3 series to date of Dave’s One Night Stand, with another 2 already in production.

POZZITIVE TELEVISION Pozzitive Television consists of Geoff Posner and David TylerTyler. Formed in 1992 and specializing in comedy and entertainment, between them they have produced, directed and exec’d many of the most important comedy shows of the last two decades. But they also continue to work at the cutting edge of the new . A fraction of their TV and radio credits include: Absolutely, Not The Nine O’Clock News, Armando Iannucci’s Charm Offensive, The One Ronnie, Cabin Pressure, - The Series, Come Fly With Me, Spitting Image, Coogan’s Run, – “The Man Who Thinks He’s It”, dinnerladies, French & Saunders, The Comic Side Of 7 Days, Friday/Saturday Night Live, The Paul & Pauline Calf Video Diaries, Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off, Harry Enfield & Chums, The Young Ones, Speaks To The Nation, Victoria Wood – As Seen On TV and .