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Join the 21st century, says Eddie Izzard after MPs’ ‘transphobic’ comments

Eddie Izzard has told people to “join the 21st century” after two MPs made “transphobic” comments about the comedian, who is campaigning to become a Labour election candidate. The 60-year-old launched her bid this month to become Sheffield Central’s ...

27 Oct 2022 at 16:37

Iguana nicknamed Eddie Lizard found abandoned in a box on freezing day

The owners of a house in London got a shock when they discovered a 4ft long, green iguana abandoned in a plastic box outside their home. The owners of the property on Antrobus Road, Chiswick, discovered the lizard on January 16 – a day when the ...

19 Jan 2023 at 14:29

Sir Michael Parkinson hailed as ‘king of the intelligent interview’

Sir Michael Parkinson has been hailed as a “broadcasting giant” who was the “king of the intelligent interview” following his death at the age of 88. Some of the celebrities he interviewed have paid tribute after his family announced he died ...

17 Aug 2023 at 21:46

World

Eddie Izzard to play every part in Hamlet on return to New York stage

Eddie Izzard is returning to a New York stage this winter for an ambitious version of Hamlet in which the comedian will be the only one on stage. Izzard will play all the William Shakespeare parts in a staging adapted by Izzard’s brother ...

28 Nov 2023 at 17:17

Eddie Izzard chooses Suzy as ‘another name’ to add on

Eddie Izzard has announced a name she wants to “add” on to what she is currently called. The stand-up comedian, who previously said her identity is gender fluid, said her full name is going to be Suzy Eddie Izzard – with Suzy being a ...

07 Mar 2023 at 19:16

Eddie Izzard loses out in bid to become Labour candidate in Brighton

Eddie Izzard has lost out in a bid to become a Labour candidate for a Brighton constituency. The 61-year-old comedian had hoped to contest Brighton Pavilion at the next general election. The seat has been held since 2010 by the only ...

17 Dec 2023 at 20:17

Scotland

Edinburgh Comedy Awards in call for new sponsor as TV channel Dave backs out

A sponsor’s decision to pull its funding for the influential Edinburgh Comedy Awards has thrown its future into doubt and forced organisers to issue a plea for other potential sponsors to come forward. The appeal comes after the ...

30 May 2023 at 14:55

Entertainment

Fact check: Ranking puts Victoria Wood as funniest British woman of all time

Several claims have circulated online that Rosie Jones has come top of a list of funniest British female comedians, followed by Eddie Izzard and Victoria Wood. Evaluation It is unclear what the source of this claim is. One ...

13 Sept 2024 at 13:59

Battersea dogs to form guard of honour ahead of Paul O’Grady’s funeral

Paul O’Grady will be laid to rest on Thursday with a private service featuring a guard of honour with dogs from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and an appearance from the Salvation Army Band. O’Grady, who rose to fame as his ...

20 Apr 2023 at 02:45

Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP in Brighton

Eddie Izzard has launched a campaign to be elected as the Labour MP for a Brighton constituency. The comedian, 61, announced her intention to join the race to become the party’s candidate for Brighton Pavilion on ...

04 Aug 2023 at 16:37

Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP

Eddie Izzard has launched a campaign to be elected as the Labour MP for a Sheffield constituency. The comedian, 60, announced her intention to join the race to become the party’s candidate for Sheffield Central ...

11 Oct 2022 at 18:58

News

Graham Norton announced as Edinburgh Festival Fringe ambassador

Graham Norton has said he is “delighted” to be the newest ambassador for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – where he started his career as a comedian more than 30 years ago. The television presenter, author and ...

29 Oct 2025 at 11:29

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