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Twenty-five years ago, Rory Bremner put on a duffel coat and performed his first public impression. Nine years later, he starred in his first BBC series NOW FOR SOMETHING ELSE, a variety sketch show where he did impressions of Sean Connery and Terry Wogan. Rory is fantastic for after dinner speaking and presenting and hosting awards at live corporate events.
Britain's Sharpest Impressionist
Today, Rory Bremner is widely rated as Britain’s sharpest impressionist – a one-man opposition party – with his weekly Channel Four show BREMNER, BIRD & FORTUNE (Vera Prods) regularly winning awards as the best satire on television. He ‘does’ over 100 people, from Tony Blair to Mohamed al Fayed.
Born in Edinburgh in 1961, Rory was educated at Wellington College and went on to attend King’s College, London, where he graduated with an honours degree in French, German and imitating lecturers. While still at university, he performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and began his career on the satirical radio shows NEWS REVUE (LBC) and WEEKENDING (BBC Radio) before embarking on a seven-year spell at the BBC.
Rory Bremner's - Very Busy Schedule
Since then, Bremner's appeared in countless comedy shows from HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU (HatTrick Prods for BBC TV) to WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? including: COMIC RELIEF, THEY THINK IT’S ALL OVER and IT’LL BE ALRIGHT ON THE NIGHT, and has been interviewed more than any other performer by both WOGAN and PARKINSON.
Rory has now written and starred in over one hundred programmes for Channel Four, starting with RORY BREMNER, WHO ELSE? and including the specials: FROM BLAIR TO HERE, BLAIR DID IT ALL GO WRONG?, MY GOVERNMENT AND I (2000) GEOFFREY MALET – A HERO OF OUR TIME (2001), BREMNER, BIRD & FORTUNE AT HER MAJESTY’S PLEASURE (to coincide with the Queen’s Jubilee) and the most recent BETWEEN IRAQ AND A HARD PLACE (all Vera Prods for Ch4).
Elsewhere, Rory appeared regularly on BREAKFAST WITH FROST (BBC TV), has written and performed the BBC radio series SOME OF OUR PILOTS ARE MISSING and writes articles and diaries for THE NEW STATESMAN, THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, THE SUNDAY TIMES and THE LONDON EVENING STANDARD.
Since 1999, Rory Bremner has translated two operas: Kurt Weill’s DER SILBERSEE and George Bizet’s CARMEN, the latter for a cast recruited from South African townships who promptly translated the dialogue into Xhosa so Rory couldn't understand it! Both operas were highly acclaimed and Rory continues to work with the cast and hopes to write and translate more.
Outside of Comedy and Being an Impressionist
When not working Rory enjoys travel, opera, cooking, sport (especially cricket- he had a 1985 Top 20 hit as ‘The Commentators’ with N.n..nineteen not out) and motor racing- he owns a 1963 Alfa Spyder.
Rory lives in London and Oxfordshire with his wife, artist Tessa Campbell Fraser, and their two daughters Ava and Lila.
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John Prescott heads all star line up at the Borders Book Festival
16th June 2010The Borders Book Festival kicks off tomorrow in the stunning setting of Harmony Gardens in Melrose. The festival has grown in to a national UK event over 4 days in June. This year the organisers have once again bagged themselves an impressive speaker line up including, John Prescott, Kate Adie, Gervase Phinn, John Simpson, Victoria Wood and Rory Bremner.
16th June 2010The Borders Book Festival kicks off tomorrow in the stunning setting of Harmony Gardens in Melrose. The festival has grown in to a national UK event over 4 days in June. This year the organisers have once again bagged themselves an impressive speaker line up including, John Prescott, Kate Adie, Gervase Phinn, John Simpson, Victoria Wood and Rory Bremner.
Impressionist Rory Bremner enters the election campaign with his 'Election Battlebus'
9th April 2010The election has been called for the 6th May and it's comedians as well as politicians who are busy. The mpressionist, comedian and political satirist, Rory Bremner is going around the country with his 'Election Battlebus'. Featuring some masterful impressions of Gordon Brown and David Cameron, Rory will also be joined for Q&A with the likes of Tony Benn and Peter Davies
9th April 2010The election has been called for the 6th May and it's comedians as well as politicians who are busy. The mpressionist, comedian and political satirist, Rory Bremner is going around the country with his 'Election Battlebus'. Featuring some masterful impressions of Gordon Brown and David Cameron, Rory will also be joined for Q&A with the likes of Tony Benn and Peter Davies
Talk of the Town: people are flocking to hear debates with top speakers
1st March 2010Talks and lectures by interesting people on a wide range of topics are becoming hugely popular. Forget, dusty lecturers coughing through their notes for hours, people are flocking to hear speakers such as Luke Johnson, Ruby Wax, Stephen Fry, Ann Widdecombe and Robert Winston at events organised by the Louise T Blouin Foundation, Intelligence Squared, the Royal Geographical Society, the Tate and the ICA.
1st March 2010Talks and lectures by interesting people on a wide range of topics are becoming hugely popular. Forget, dusty lecturers coughing through their notes for hours, people are flocking to hear speakers such as Luke Johnson, Ruby Wax, Stephen Fry, Ann Widdecombe and Robert Winston at events organised by the Louise T Blouin Foundation, Intelligence Squared, the Royal Geographical Society, the Tate and the ICA.
Delia Smith through the Decades
11th February 2010Known for her interest in teaching basic cookery skills, Delia Smith is the most tried and trusted of British TV cooks. Her years of teaching the nation how to cook the basics is currently being celebrated on BBC2 in the series 'Delia through the Decades'
11th February 2010Known for her interest in teaching basic cookery skills, Delia Smith is the most tried and trusted of British TV cooks. Her years of teaching the nation how to cook the basics is currently being celebrated on BBC2 in the series 'Delia through the Decades'
Sir David Attenborough, Goldie and Rory Bremner to take perform at Last Night of the Proms
11th September 2009Sir David Attenborough is set to make his debut at the Last Night of the Proms.The natural history broadcaster will play a floor polisher in a performance of Sir Malcolm Arnold's comic work A Grand, Grand Overture on Saturday. The performance has a floor polisher, three vacuum cleaners and four rifles, as well as a full orchestra. Accompanying Sir David will be drum and bass musician Goldie on vacuum cleaner. Comedian Rory Bremner and journalist Martha Kearney take two of the rifle parts.
11th September 2009Sir David Attenborough is set to make his debut at the Last Night of the Proms.The natural history broadcaster will play a floor polisher in a performance of Sir Malcolm Arnold's comic work A Grand, Grand Overture on Saturday. The performance has a floor polisher, three vacuum cleaners and four rifles, as well as a full orchestra. Accompanying Sir David will be drum and bass musician Goldie on vacuum cleaner. Comedian Rory Bremner and journalist Martha Kearney take two of the rifle parts.
'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.
Rory Bremner Plans Sketch Show Musical
29th May 2008Are you ready for Bremner, Bird and Fortune: The Musical? TV impressionist Rory Bremner has hinted that a stage musical version of his Channel show may be on the cards.
29th May 2008Are you ready for Bremner, Bird and Fortune: The Musical? TV impressionist Rory Bremner has hinted that a stage musical version of his Channel show may be on the cards.
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.
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