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Clive Anderson
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Clive Anderson Biography
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By profession Clive Anderson is a barrister making him the perfect orator for after dinner speaking. He is a brilliant and unflappable live awards host and presenter, having fronted many events including the BAFTA Craft Awards, the Evening Standard Film Awards, The Olivier Awards and a live 2 hour special debate during Channel 4's general election coverage.
Award Winning Presenter
Clive is best known as an award-winning and multi-talented presenter, performer and writer. He rose to fame as the host of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, before going on to front ten series of his own show, Clive Anderson Talks Back, as well as making numerous other programmes and appearances.
He acquired his taste for comedy when he studied at Selwyn College, Cambridge from 1972-5. He was President of the Cambridge Footlights for a year and wrote and performed in several revues including Stage Fright, which he directed. He continued performing as a stand-up comedian and in revue groups until he moved on to radio in 1986 and hosted several series of The Cabaret Upstairs, an alternative comedy show on BBC Radio 4.
In 1988, he was the natural choice to be chairman of a new comedy show also on Radio 4 entitled Whose Line Is It Anyway?. Such was its success that it quickly transferred to television, on Channel 4, with the same cast, where it ran for ten years.
In 1989, Clive presented the first of ten series of his own comedy chat show, Clive Anderson Talks Back, also for Channel 4. He was awarded the television industry's Comedy Presenter of the Year Award in 1991 and in 1992 he won the award for top Channel 4 Presenter given by the British Comedy Awards. The show also successfully transferred to the US.
Comedy Writer
During this time, Clive also wrote for a number of other shows and comedy partnerships, including Alas Smith & Jones (BBC TV), The World According to Smith and Jones (LWT TV), several hours of Head to Head conversations for Smith and Jones, Not The Nine O'Clock News (BBC TV), Around Midnight (LWT TV), Weekending, Marks in His Diary, Injury Time, and The Frankie Howerd Variety Show (BBC Radio 4).
In autumn 1996, his talk show transfered to BBC1 with the title Clive Anderson All Talk, where it ran for five years. He has presented many other topical programmes that take a sideways look at the news including Clive Anderson Now (BBC1), Clive Anderson's Chat Room (BBC Radio 2), The Last Word (More 4), News Knight (ITV), The Sharp End and The Guardian Sports Quiz (Channel 4).
Clive is a Man of Many Talents
Clive has stood in for other broadcasting legends such as Michael Parkinson and Terry Wogan. He has appeared as a guest or presented episodes (or whole series) of many classic shows including The News Quiz, Aspel & Company, Have I Got News For You, Don't Quote Me, Speaking Volumes, Did You See, Question Time, Time Cycle, Points of View, If I Ruled The World, Mastermind, God Almighty, The Big Read, Loose Ends, Notes and Queries, and Underdog.
He has also hosted many Radio 4 shows that explore real-life cases and legal controversies, illustrating the impact that the law can have in difficult situations; these include Unreliable Evidence, The Devil's Advocate and Hypotheticals.
Clive has written and/or presented several documentaries on subjects ranging from the Montreal Comedy Festival (Just For Laughs, Channel 4), the Bayeaux Tapestry (Every Picture Tells a Story, BBC), great railway journeys of the world and Our Man In ... for the BBC. His journalism has appeared in The Times, The Observer, The Listener and The Independent on Sunday.
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'Mock The Week' Returns To BBC Two This Summer
2nd July 2008This summer sees the return of hit satirical quiz 'Mock The Week' on BBC Two. The sixth series of the quiz will run for 12 weeks from July 10.
2nd July 2008This summer sees the return of hit satirical quiz 'Mock The Week' on BBC Two. The sixth series of the quiz will run for 12 weeks from July 10.
Clive Anderson ties up BBC's Loose Ends
17th April 2008Clive Anderson is to replace the late Ned Sherrin on the BBC Radio 4 show Loose Ends. Anderson's previous broadcast credits include Have I Got News For You.
17th April 2008Clive Anderson is to replace the late Ned Sherrin on the BBC Radio 4 show Loose Ends. Anderson's previous broadcast credits include Have I Got News For You.
Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Alan Carr wins British Comedy Award
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
The Reading Comedy Festival gets underway weekend, with performances from Jimmy Carr & Rhod Gilbert
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
Triumphant night for 'Gavin and Stacey' at comedy awards
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
Third Time Lucky for Comedy Award Winner Russell Kane
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
31st August 2010It is the third successive nomination for Russell Kane and he has finally been awarded the Fosters Edinburgh award for Best Comedy Show at the Fringe. Bo Burnham received the prestigious Panel Prize and Best Newcomer went to Roisin Conaty.
Best Comedy Show nominations have been announced at The Fringe
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
26th August 2010The stars Greg Davies and Russell Kane have been joined by the rising talent Bo Burnham in nominations for Best Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
Clive Anderson Reviews
Clive Anderson has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Clive Anderson for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Clive Anderson for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"Undemanding, pleasant & professional in every way and very keen to give us very good value for money by padding out our script with ad lib which was much appreciated!"
"Clive can only be given an excellent rating. Gien that he had sore throat on the night, he worked tirelessly to make the event a success - from joining us for diner (apparently the first time he has done so, but we received a number of comments noting it was nice to see him involved in the event in this way) through to taking the time after the presentations to meet people. He gauged the audience precisely and struck the right note between light presentation and giving weight to the winners for their endeavours. Overall, a great performance."
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