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Jo Brand
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Jo Brand Biography
Topics:
- Comedy
- Women
One of the finest comediennes' on the stand up circuit, she is a great choice for any event particularly for those live corporate events that need that extra bite!
How Jo Brand's Following was Built
Born in Kent, Jo's first job was at Dr Barnardo's home, following in the footsteps of her mother, a social worker. After this, she moved to London and became a psychiatric nurse. Dealing on a daily basis with drug addicts, alcohol abuse and the clinically depressed, it was her sense of humour that kept her going
Since leaving her job as a psychiatric nurse in 1987, Jo has built a large following across the UK, male and female alike. She was nominated for the Perrier Award in 1992. Her "Through the Cakehole" series met with great acclaim, as did her 1996 series "All the Way to Worcester".
Diverse Appeal
Her diverse appeal is marked by appearances on such eclectic programmes as "Question Time" (BBC) to "Nevermind the Buzzcocks" and "Countdown" to "They Think It's All Over". She presented "Jo Brand's Commercial Breakdown" and her series, "Jo Brand's Hot Potatoes" was very well received. Jo has written two irreverent books "A Load of Old Balls" and "A Load of Old Ball Crunchers", about leading men and women of history as well as other books such as "It's Different for Girls".
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Jo Brand has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Jo Brand then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Jo Brand Books
Look Back in Hunger: The AutobiographyPrice: £20.00
The More You Ignore MePrice: £6.99
Can't Stand Up For Sitting DownPrice: £20.00
Jo Brand DVDs
Getting On [DVD] [2009]Price: £15.99
Jo Brand - Barely Live [2003] [DVD]Price: £19.99
Getting On - Series 2 [DVD]Price: £13.93
Jo Brand Music
Live AgainPrice: £12.99
Barely LivePrice: £10.99
Live 1989/Double Helping [CASSETTE]Price: £11.99
Other Jo Brand Products
Photographic Print of Jo Brand from Mirror PhotosPrice: £8.99
Jo Brand - Canvas - Medium - 30x45cmPrice: £40.00
Jo Brand News
A selection of relevant news related to Jo Brand and Comedy stories. For more information on Jo Brand or details as to how to book Jo Brand for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Julie Walters leads the way in Bafta TV Awards nominations
17th May 2010Julie Walters leads Bafta 2010 TV nominations after being nominated for twice in the leading actress category – for Mo and A Short Stay in Switzerland – in this year's television awards. David Mitchell, Harry Hill, Sophie Okonedo and Miranda Hart are all nominated twice too. Michael McIntyre received his first nomination in the entertainment category for his Comedy Roadshow.
17th May 2010Julie Walters leads Bafta 2010 TV nominations after being nominated for twice in the leading actress category – for Mo and A Short Stay in Switzerland – in this year's television awards. David Mitchell, Harry Hill, Sophie Okonedo and Miranda Hart are all nominated twice too. Michael McIntyre received his first nomination in the entertainment category for his Comedy Roadshow.
The 60th anniversary of the Cheltenham Literary Festival will be the biggest festival to date.
9th October 2009Today is the start of the Cheltenham Literature Festival and more than 100,000 people have bought tickets to this year's events. The 60th annual festival, which runs until October 18 at venues across town, includes more than 440 talks, readings and activities by authors, gardeners, comedians, chefs, politicians and explorers and Man Booker Prize winners. There are ten guest directors, including Sir Richard Eyre and Sandi Toksvig, the novelists Monica Ali and Jonathan Coe, Rageh Omaar, the foreign correspondent, and the children’s writer Anthony Horowitz. Today alone, Sebastian Faulks, Ben Fogle and James Cracknell, Jo Brand and Simon Armitage host events.
9th October 2009Today is the start of the Cheltenham Literature Festival and more than 100,000 people have bought tickets to this year's events. The 60th annual festival, which runs until October 18 at venues across town, includes more than 440 talks, readings and activities by authors, gardeners, comedians, chefs, politicians and explorers and Man Booker Prize winners. There are ten guest directors, including Sir Richard Eyre and Sandi Toksvig, the novelists Monica Ali and Jonathan Coe, Rageh Omaar, the foreign correspondent, and the children’s writer Anthony Horowitz. Today alone, Sebastian Faulks, Ben Fogle and James Cracknell, Jo Brand and Simon Armitage host events.
Some of Speakers Corner's favourite after dinner speakers, comedians, TV presenters and cabaret acts will be performing at this year's Henley Festival
6th July 2009This year's Henley Festival has a huge line up of entertainers including many of Speaker's Corner's favourite after dinner speakers, comedians, bands and cabaret acts. Jo Brand will be topping the comedy bill and James Naughtie, the Bootleg Beatles, Tim Fitzhigham, the Three Mo' Tenors, Katherine Jenkins and so many more, will be delighting audiences at Henley
6th July 2009This year's Henley Festival has a huge line up of entertainers including many of Speaker's Corner's favourite after dinner speakers, comedians, bands and cabaret acts. Jo Brand will be topping the comedy bill and James Naughtie, the Bootleg Beatles, Tim Fitzhigham, the Three Mo' Tenors, Katherine Jenkins and so many more, will be delighting audiences at Henley
Comedians Jo Brand, Paddy McGuinness & Keith Lemon through to final of Let's Dance for Comic Relief
2nd March 2009Comedians were the winners of the latest round of Comic Relief's Let's Dance. Judges Anton Du Beke, Paul O'Grady and Jamelia were unanimous in their praise of Jo Brand, Paddy McGuinness and Keith Lemon, who will join Robert Webb and Dick & Dom for the grand final dance-off on March 14th on BBC1
2nd March 2009Comedians were the winners of the latest round of Comic Relief's Let's Dance. Judges Anton Du Beke, Paul O'Grady and Jamelia were unanimous in their praise of Jo Brand, Paddy McGuinness and Keith Lemon, who will join Robert Webb and Dick & Dom for the grand final dance-off on March 14th on BBC1
Celebrities Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Red Nose Day 2009
23rd February 2009A host of celebrities are currently undertaking serious training for a Red Nose Day Challenge to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Some fantastic celebrities including experienced awards hosts Denise Van Outen, Ben Shepherd and Fearne Cotton alongside favourites such as Cheryl Cole and Chris Moyles are involved in this inspirational fund raising activity
23rd February 2009A host of celebrities are currently undertaking serious training for a Red Nose Day Challenge to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Some fantastic celebrities including experienced awards hosts Denise Van Outen, Ben Shepherd and Fearne Cotton alongside favourites such as Cheryl Cole and Chris Moyles are involved in this inspirational fund raising activity
Jo Brand Fronts BBC Two's Search for Britain's Best Young Speaker
30th January 2009Comedienne Jo Brand heads the judging panel of The Speaker, BBC Two's search for Britain's best young speaker. Alongside fellow judges, performance expert and RADA tutor Jeremy Stockwell and motivational speaker John Amaechi, Jo travels to every corner of the UK to find the country's most talented young speakers in the BBC's new, primetime entertainment series.
30th January 2009Comedienne Jo Brand heads the judging panel of The Speaker, BBC Two's search for Britain's best young speaker. Alongside fellow judges, performance expert and RADA tutor Jeremy Stockwell and motivational speaker John Amaechi, Jo travels to every corner of the UK to find the country's most talented young speakers in the BBC's new, primetime entertainment series.
Frank Skinner presents Panorama
26th January 2009Frank Skinner presents a special edition of BBCs Panorama programme about swearing, taste and decency on television
26th January 2009Frank Skinner presents a special edition of BBCs Panorama programme about swearing, taste and decency on television
'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.
Battle for title of chat-show king resumes
7th October 2005Michael Parkinson is back in the prime Saturday night TV slot to challenge Jonathan Ross for title of chat-show king
7th October 2005Michael Parkinson is back in the prime Saturday night TV slot to challenge Jonathan Ross for title of chat-show king
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
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