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| - | "Alternative" comedienne whose original career was as a psychiatric nurse, before being persuaded to give stand-up a try. For many years she was known for being brash and getting a lot of comic mileage out of being overweight, but in recent years she's mellowed (a bit) and enjoyed guest spots on shows as diverse as | + | "Alternative" comedienne whose original career was as a psychiatric nurse, before being persuaded to give stand-up a try. For many years she was known for being brash and getting a lot of comic mileage out of being overweight, but in recent years she's mellowed (a bit) and enjoyed guest spots on shows as diverse as ''Question Time'' and [[Countdown]], on which she is the only Dictionary Corner guest to have appeared on episodes by every major host. |
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Brand's original comedy series was entitled 'Jo Brand Through The Cakehole'. | Brand's original comedy series was entitled 'Jo Brand Through The Cakehole'. | ||
| - | She was apparently considered for the role of the odious Aunt Sponge in the | + | She was apparently considered for the role of the odious Aunt Sponge in the 1990s film 'James and the Giant Peach', but the part was eventually given to the actress (and former [[University Challenge]] contestant) Miriam Margolyes. |
| - | Maisi, her daughter, is a musician and social media personality | + | Maisi, her daughter, is a musician and social media personality who co-founded Loud LDN on 16 May 2022 along with fellow musician coupdekat; we think the only members with game show credits are Luena Martinez, who won [[The X Factor|The X Factor: The Band]] in December 2019 as a fifth of Real Like You and now uses the alias FranQi, Beth McCarthy, who made the Knockouts of [[The Voice UK]] in 2014, and Rachel Newnham, a mystery singer on the penultimate episode of [[I Can See Your Voice]]. |
== Contact == | == Contact == | ||
Current revision as of 20:18, 26 October 2024
Contents |
Shows
29 Minutes of Fame (team captain)
The Brain Drain (regular panellist)
Comic Relief Does Fame Academy (participant)
Comic Relief Does The Apprentice (participant)
The Great British Bake Off (guest host, then BBC Two coverage)
Have I Got News for You (regular guest host)
Just a Minute (guest host)
The Marriage Ref (non-broadcast pilot)
The Speaker (judge)
Splash! (judge)
Taskmaster (participant)
Biography
"Alternative" comedienne whose original career was as a psychiatric nurse, before being persuaded to give stand-up a try. For many years she was known for being brash and getting a lot of comic mileage out of being overweight, but in recent years she's mellowed (a bit) and enjoyed guest spots on shows as diverse as Question Time and Countdown, on which she is the only Dictionary Corner guest to have appeared on episodes by every major host.
Trivia
Brand's original comedy series was entitled 'Jo Brand Through The Cakehole'.
She was apparently considered for the role of the odious Aunt Sponge in the 1990s film 'James and the Giant Peach', but the part was eventually given to the actress (and former University Challenge contestant) Miriam Margolyes.
Maisi, her daughter, is a musician and social media personality who co-founded Loud LDN on 16 May 2022 along with fellow musician coupdekat; we think the only members with game show credits are Luena Martinez, who won The X Factor: The Band in December 2019 as a fifth of Real Like You and now uses the alias FranQi, Beth McCarthy, who made the Knockouts of The Voice UK in 2014, and Rachel Newnham, a mystery singer on the penultimate episode of I Can See Your Voice.
Contact
c/o Vivienne Clore agency (link below)
