Deborah Lee Duffield, who performs under the name Debra Stephenson, is an English actress, comedian, impressionist and singer. She is most celebrated for playing Diane Powell in *Playing the Field* (1999–2000), Shell Dockley in *Bad Girls*, and Frankie Baldwin on *Coronation Street* (2004–2006).
A writer‑performer active on stage and television, a published poet and journalist, Iestyn Edwards is chiefly known for his creation Madame Galina, the Prima Ballerina, who has lately entertained soldiers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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.
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.
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.
James Allan Short, OBE and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Medicine and Design, performed under the name Jimmy Logan and made his mark in Scotland as an entertainer, theatre producer, impresario and director.
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.
Michael Richard Locke, who goes by the nickname Pancho, hails from Wales and works as a professional stunt performer and skateboarder. He gained fame through the MTV UK series Dirty Sanchez.
Nicholas George Mohammed is a British performer, humorist and author. In Britain he gained recognition for bringing to life the funny persona Mr. Swallow, first heard on radio before moving to the stage and television. He also devised, wrote and headlines the Sky One/Peacock sitcom Intelligence. Internationally, audiences know him for playing Nathan “Nate” Shelley during the first three installments of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, a role that earned him nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at both the 73rd and 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Olly Mann, a UK‑based podcaster, broadcaster and BBC on‑air personality, is most widely recognised for fronting LBC’s weekend evening programme and for co‑hosting the prize‑winning podcast Answer Me This! together with his long‑time collaborator Helen Zaltzman.
Roy Castle, an English entertainer, made his mark as a dancer, singer, comedian, actor, television presenter and musician. A talented jazz trumpeter, he was likewise adept at playing numerous other instruments. Throughout a multifaceted career that spanned the stage, TV and film, he became most familiar to British viewers as the long‑running host of the children’s series Record Breakers.
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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The United Kingdom has a long and influential comedy tradition, producing comedians who have become popular not only across Britain but around the world. From stand-up comedians and comedy actors to television personalities, writers and performers, British comedy covers a huge range of styles and formats.
At GiggleTime, we bring together profiles of British comedians, UK comedians, comedy actors and other personalities connected to the world of comedy and entertainment. Browse the profiles above to discover more about their careers, performances and contributions to the British comedy scene.
Stand-up comedy is an important part of the British comedy scene, with comedians performing everywhere from dedicated comedy clubs and theatres to festivals, pubs and large entertainment venues.
British stand-up covers a wide variety of styles. Some comedians focus on observational comedy and everyday experiences, while others explore storytelling, satire, political and social subjects, absurd humour or personal experiences. The UK's comedy circuit has also provided a platform for many comedians who later became familiar faces on television, radio and streaming platforms.
London is one of the UK's major comedy hubs, but stand-up comedy can be found throughout the country, with active comedy scenes in cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Liverpool and many others.
The UK has produced generations of comedians who have become well known through television, film, radio, theatre and live comedy.
Some British comedians are best known for their stand-up performances, while others have built their careers through sitcoms, sketch shows, panel shows, comedy films or fictional characters. Many have also worked across several areas of entertainment, combining performing with writing, acting, presenting or producing.
British comedy has also had a significant international influence. UK comedians and comedy programmes have developed audiences around the world, while British comedy formats and styles have been adapted for audiences in other countries.
Television has played a major role in the development of modern British comedy. Sketch shows, sitcoms, panel shows, comedy series and satirical programmes have introduced generations of viewers to new comedians and performers.
British comedy can also be found across film, radio, podcasts and online platforms. Today, comedians can build audiences through YouTube, social media, podcasts and streaming services alongside traditional television and live performances.
This combination of traditional and digital media has created opportunities for both established comedians and emerging performers to reach audiences across the UK and beyond.
Explore our collection of British comedians and comedy personalities above and discover performers from different generations and areas of the UK comedy scene.
You can use the search feature to find a particular comedian or browse the directory to discover new names. Individual profiles may include biographical information, career details, performances, photographs and other interesting facts.
Whether you are looking for British stand-up comedians, famous UK comedians, comedy actors, television comedians or emerging comedy talent, GiggleTime makes it easy to discover more comedians from the United Kingdom.
The directory continues to grow as new comedians and comedy personalities are added.
