Adam Hills
Australian Comedian
Marcus Brigstocke
Radio 4 Comedian
The Telegraph describe Marcus as 'a rare stand-up who makes you laugh and think.' After hanging up his crown as King Arthur in Spamalot he's back on Radio 4 as the friendly questioner on I've Never Seen Star Wars and in Radio 4's Brig Society.
Biography
Marcus Brigstocke is a major British comedy talent as writer, actor, presenter, and performer. It’s said he is heard on Radio 4 more frequently than the shipping forecast.
On television Marcus launched The Late Edition, the late night BBC4 answer to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has hosted and appeared as a panellist on Have I Got News for You. He has also been on Steph’s Packed Lunch, House of Games, The Graham Norton Show and was a team captain on Argumental.
Marcus was the host of I’ve Never Seen Star Wars on both radio and TV, a regular on panel shows from QI to Just a Minute, and has even cropped up on Question Time, Newsnight, and This Week. In The Joy of Techs he met his friend Alexis Conran’s enthusiasm for the latest gadgets with his own tech-scepticism.
BBC Radio 4 has become somewhat of a second home to Marcus with regular appearances on I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, The Now Show, and Just A Minute. He has written and recorded three series and four specials of his hit show Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off, and co-starred alongside Kerry Godliman, in three series of The Wilsons Save The World.
A fixture at the Edinburgh Fringe, Marcus’ live performances sell out across the country. On the big screen he has appeared in Love Actually, Piccadilly Jim, Telstar: The Joe Meek Story, and Beyond the Sea. He played King Arthur in the hit Monty Python musical Spamalot. His book God Collar, based on his award-winning Edinburgh and West End show, focused on the 'God-shaped hole' that opened up in his life following the death of his best friend, and explored his issues surrounding faith.
He’s even appeared on a No.11 chart ‘hit’ with DJ Dee-Kline - a logical progression from his very brief early career as a podium dancer.
“Marcus is a natural crowd pleaser and managed his audience perfectly.”
Marcus was a complete pleasure to work with, professional, helpful and well rehearsed in the awards presenting job which made life really easy. His act on stage was hilarious and his manner during the awards was spot on.
Thank you for your endless patience with this one. It paid off! Marcos was fab, charming, intelligent and funny. A true professional. You are a superstar and I really appreciate all your help!
There were huge problems with the venue and their organisation. Marcus however, did an amazing job. You’ve provided me with many hosts now and I can say with absolute confidence that Marcus was our best host yet – having to grapple with a noisy crowd – half of whom could not even get to the stage because they were blocked due to the cramped nature of the room. He was bloody brilliant.
Thank you so much for entertaining us after dinner on 25th February. The feedback has been excellent and I am most grateful to you.
Marcus did a great job and exceeded all expectations. His mix of enthusiasm, charm and intelligent wit had our audience falling out of their seats. He was very personable and happy to mingle with the crowd before and after the awards.
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