English-Irish comedian, presenter and writer known for rapid-fire one-liners and edgy humour.
The BBC has confirmed that Top Gear is returning after a hiatus following Freddie Flintoff’s crash. Ed Havard says the show is coming back and details on hosts will be announced soon. Previous presenters and safety concerns are revisited as the channel readies a new run.
Cristina Rapti-Tzelepi has given birth in Athens to a daughter using an embryo frozen for more than 22 years, amid Greece’s 54-year age limit for IVF. Doctors say the case raises questions about the law as Greece faces a declining birth rate.
The first season drew a large audience as Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade led a dramatic, rapid-fire contest in which laughter ends a comedian’s run. The show has a Halloween special, with the second series already planned for next year. Ten comedians are confined to a room for six hours, earning yellow cards for smiles and laughs; a potential final twist is imminent as the Halloween episode nears.