This is a list of Comedians of British birth or famous mainly in Britain. Many of the comedypanel-game regulars and sitcom actors may not be regarded as comedians by some people but they are included here because this page uses the word "comedian" in its broadest possible sense.
Les BarkerLes Barker (born January 30 1947) is an English poet. He is most well known for his comedic poetry and parodies of popular songs, however he has also produced some very serious thought-provoking written work. Originally from Manchester he trained in accou
Bill BaileyBill Bailey is also the name commonly used to refer to a popular song with the full title of "Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey", written by Hughie Cannon, published in 1902, and still a standard with Dixieland and Traditional Jazz bands. Bill Bailey (born, (The Bill Bailey Show)
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Jasper CarrottJasper Carrott OBE (born Robert Davies March 14 1945) is an English comedian. Born in Acocks Green, Birmingham, he started his own folk club at 16 called "The Boggery" in Solihull, where he would perform folk songs as well as MC. Before long, his banter w
Ivor CutlerIvor Cutler (born January 15, 1923) is a low-key Scottish humorist and poet. He appeared in The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour as Buster Bloodvessel, on Neil Innes' television programmes and John Peel's influential BBC radio programme during the 1960s.
Bernard CribbinsBernard Cribbins (born December 29, 1928) is a British character actor and musical comedian. He was born in Oldham, Lancashire. Early in his career, he released a number of comedy records, including the famous "Right Said Fred" (in which a group of workme, (born 1928)
Angus DeaytonGordon Angus Deayton (born January 6, 1956) is a British comic actor and television presenter. He is best-known as the presenter of the satirical panel game Have I Got News For You a job from which he was sacked in October 2002 after a second round of tab (in the HeeBeeGeebees)
John HegleyJohn Hegley (born 1953) is a popular British performance poet. His poems appear in some newspapers, he wears glasses, and despises contact lenses. His dog ran away in 1985. Hegley was born in Islington, London, into a Roman Catholic household, and was bro also performs as half of the "Popticians"