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Tim Vine
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Tim Vine Biography
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When you see Tim Vine perform you certainly get value for money. Tim is a joke machine gun, rattling out one joke after another in quick succession. At full pelt Tim can spray out 10 jokes a minute. Keep the laughs short, he’s got a lot to get through! Tim is currently in great demand as an awards host and to provide cabaret sets for corporate events.
Success at the Edinburgh Festival
He has appeared regularly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with shows such as "The Tim Vine Shambles" and "The Tim Vine Fiasco" which won him the Perrier newcomer award in 1995. In 2006, Tim completed a sell-out tour of his Edinburgh show, 'Current Puns'. In 2006, he had a large advertising hoarding erected featuring his name and image, with a small sub-heading "...is not appearing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival"
He also played to sell-out audiences at the critically acclaimed Montreal ‘Just For Laughs’ Comedy Festival.
TV Credits
- Host of ‘Fluke’ (Channel 4) this show was devised by Tim and short-listed for a ‘Montreux Golden Globe Award’
- Host of ‘Whittle’ (Channel 5)
- Host of ‘The Tim Vine Christmas Present’ (Channel 5)
- Host of ‘Housemates’ (BBC1)
- Tim was the first man to appear on Channel 5 co-hosting the first show they broadcast called ‘This is Five’
- Guest host on ‘Not The Jack Docherty Show’ (Channel 5)
- ‘Des O’Connor Show’ (ITV)
- ‘The Stand Up Show’ (BBC)
- ‘Jim Davidson Presents’ (BBC)
- ‘Call My Bluff’ (BBC)
- ‘Give Us a Clue’ (BBC)
- ‘Night Fever’ (Channel 5)
- Regular on ‘Loose Ends’ (Radio 4)
- Also Tim wrote, directed and starred in a short film called ‘Two Men Left’
- Royal Variety Show.
Tim's basic philosophy is, "The audience came to hear jokes so I'll give 'em jokes" and that's what he does. He gives them several hundred very silly ones.
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Tim Vine DVDs
Tim Vine - Live - So I Said To This Bloke [DVD]Price: £19.99
Tim Vine - Live [DVD]Price: £19.99
Not Going Out: Complete BBC Series 1 [2006] [DVD]Price: £19.99
Tim Vine News
A selection of relevant news related to Tim Vine and Comedy stories. For more information on Tim Vine or details as to how to book Tim Vine 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
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.
Comic Relief does Fame Academy returns to our screens
5th March 2007The third series of the star-studded singing contest Comic Relief Does Fame Academy. Hosts Patrick Kielty and Claudia Winkleman will present the show live from the Academy's spectacular new venue.
5th March 2007The third series of the star-studded singing contest Comic Relief Does Fame Academy. Hosts Patrick Kielty and Claudia Winkleman will present the show live from the Academy's spectacular new venue.
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.
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