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Alun Cochrane
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Alun Cochrane Biography
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After many years success in Edinburgh, Alun Cochrane is often to be seen on television comedy panel games and, as a stand-up comedian, Alun Cochrane is popular on the corporate after dinner circuit.
Televison Comedy Panel Shows
In high demand on the UK and international comedy circuit, Alun Cochrane has appeared on a range of TV and radio shows including BBC Two’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Mock The Week, BBC One's Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Have I Got News For You, Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Radio 4’s Just A Minute as well as various stand-up spots on the Paramount Comedy Channel.
Award-winning Comedian
In 2004 his debut Edinburgh solo show ‘My Favourite Words in My Best Stories’ garnered him a handful of four and five star reviews and a Perrier Best Newcomer Award nomination to go alongside the Writer’s Guild Award For Comedy.
Edinburgh
Since then Alun has performed a further five acclaimed sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival. After returning to Edinburgh in 2009 Alun takes his new show ‘Alun Cochrane Is a Daydreamer…(At Night)' on a full national tour.
Corporate After Dinner Comedy
Alun is a great after dinner comedy act and, in addition, he is in high demand as a television studio warm up artist.
“...a master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline…”
Metro
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Alun Cochrane News
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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.
Tim Vine Wins Best Joke Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
23rd August 2010Comedian Tim Vine beat the likes of John Bishop and Jack Whitehall to win the best joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, so what did he say?
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Kicks Off
6th August 2010The world’s largest arts festival is in its 64th year, and John Bishop, Kevin Eldon, and Jason Byrne will be among the established and rising stars taking part in some of the 2,453 performances on show.
6th August 2010The world’s largest arts festival is in its 64th year, and John Bishop, Kevin Eldon, and Jason Byrne will be among the established and rising stars taking part in some of the 2,453 performances on show.
Alun Cochrane Reviews
Alun Cochrane has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Alun Cochrane for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Alun Cochrane 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
"Very funny and stimulating, like acupuncture for the brain
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"a master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline
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9th September 2010
This Saturday Strictly Come Dancing co-hosted by presenter and awards host Tess Daly will be raring and ready to go for the start of the eighth series. Felicity Kendal, Ann Widdecombe, Gavin Henson and Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams will all be competing for this year’s title.
8th September 2010
The stars getting ready to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed. Names include the magician Paul Daniels, rugby player Gavin Henson, former MP Ann Widdecombe, actress Patsy Kensit and former Destiny's Child star, Michelle Williams.
