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Patrick Kielty Biography
Patrick Kielty is a fantastic awards host, comedian, and all-round presenter. From stand-up comedy to television presenting, this Irish comic is also busy on the corporate circuit presenting at awards dinners as well as providing cabaret.
Patrick Kielty's TV Success
Patrick’s Irish break was hosting his own live show PK Tonight which won him an RTS Award for Best Regional Presenter. His first network prime time show followed, hosting After The Break on BBC1, but it was the Channel 4 show Last Chance Lottery, that made him a household name, which he followed with The National Lottery Big Ticket (BBC1).
His extremely successful chat show Patrick Kielty Almost Live (Green Inc. Prods) enjoyed five series on BBC1.
Patrick went on to front a new quiz show, Stupid Punts (CHX Prods), which aired on BBC Choice and BBC2. In 2002 he began co-presenting BBC1's Fame Academy (Endemol) with Cat Deeley - Patrick and Cat have also hosted 2 series of Celebrity Fame Academy, in aid of Comic Relief!
Patrick co-presented the first series of the hugely popular Celebrity Love Island for ITV with Kelly Brook, and the second series with Fearne Cotton.
Patrick Kielty as Comedian, Host, and Interviewer
In 2007, Patrick interviewed Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern about the Northern Ireland Peace Process. In the same year, he also starred in the West End play A Night In November at the Trafalgar Studios, and took part in the BBC's Live At The Apollo.
Patrick took on the role as radio host and presenter in 2009 by sitting in for Alan Carr on his BBC Radio 2 Show. He participated in Sport Relief 2010 and appeared on The One Show to promote his incredible bike ride across the UK. 2010 also saw him appear on Channel 4's Comedy Gala, Mock The Week, and Sharon Osbourne: A Comedy Roast.
Patrick's experience and all-round talents make him a formidable awards host, comedian, presenter, and interviewer.
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Patrick Kielty News
A selection of relevant news related to Patrick Kielty, Awards Hosts & Presenter and Comedy & Cabaret, TV Presenters stories. For more information on Patrick Kielty or details as to how to book Patrick Kielty for your corporate event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Patrick Kielty to Host BBC New Comedy Award
30th May 2012
Comedian Patrick Kielty will host the final of the BBC New Comedy award.
Patrick Kielty to host new topical standup show on Channel 4
25th June 2010
Channel 4 is to make a return to late-night topical standup, with a show called Stand Up For The Week to be hosted by Patrick Kielty. The post-pub stand up show will be a satirical reaction to the week's news.
Christine Bleakley waterskis the English Channel
12th March 2010
Christine Bleakley was in tears this morning as she completed her daunting bid to waterski across the world's busiest shipping lane. Despite falling eight times into the 4C freezing sea, she made it across 22 miles of choppy ocean in just one hour 40 minutes. Setting off for the French coast at 7.46am, The One Show presenter was good spirits supported by her co-host Adrian Chiles. Christine was determined to complete her challenge whatever the weather after raising thousands of pounds for Sport Relief.
David Walliams & celebrity cyclists start 1,000 cycle for Sport Relief
1st March 2010
David Walliams leads a group of celebritiies - inlcuding Davina McCall, Russell Howard, Patrick Kielty, Jimmy Carr, Miranda Hart and Fearne Cotton - on a 1,000 mile charity cycle ride for Sport Relief. The journey starts today from John O'Groats and they will arrive some 80 cycle hours later in Land's End
Clive Anderson ties up BBC's Loose Ends
17th April 2008
Clive 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.
Comic Relief does Fame Academy
5th March 2007
The 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.
Lenny Henry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
18th June 2013
Entertainer and keynote speaker, Lenny Henry has been awarded the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the Observer Ethical Awards ceremony.
Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Returns
7th June 2013
The Channel 4 Comedy Gala will be back on our screens with a host of all star comedians and is a night of entertainment not to be missed. The events raises money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Clare Balding Talks Politics, Work and Relationships
4th June 2013
Popular sports presenter and awards host, Clare Balding gave a recent interview in which she spoke about her feelings towards UK politics, her recent fame and same sex relationships.
Stoke Newington Literary Festival Begins
3rd June 2013
The Stoke Newington Literary Festival is back in June for its fourth year running, today’s brightest thinkers will come together to share insights, stories, debates and opinions with audiences.
Patrick Kielty Reviews
Patrick Kielty has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Patrick Kielty for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Patrick Kielty for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Brilliant stand-up
Genius
Exceptionally funny
TV man of the moment.
Less absorbed than Wossy and more spontaneous than Parky.
Patrick Kielty is a big man on the small screen.
One of the funniest men on TV.
Very easy to get on with and low maintenance. Excellent host and very lively and energetic!
For further information or to book Patrick Kielty, call us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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