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Channel 4 Comedy Gala
''Channel 4's Comedy Gala'' is an annual British comedy benefit show organised by Channel 4 in aid of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. The show is filmed live at the O2 Arena in London, and then broadcast later by Channel 4. An inaugural gala was held in 2010, while a second gala was held in 2011. A third Gala aired in May 2012. A fourth Gala was filmed on Saturday 18 May 2013. A fifth Gala was confirmed on 24 February 2014 to be recorded on 16 May 2014 at the O2 Arena. History The Comedy Gala was first commissioned by Channel 4 Entertainment Commissioning Editor, Syeda Irtizaali. Tickets first went on sale on 12 February 2010 for the live show at the O2 Arena, scheduled for 30 March 2010. With over 25 performers taking part, Channel 4 promoted the first gala as "the biggest live stand up show in United Kingdom history", and "the comedy event of the year". Hinting that there may be more Channel 4 Comedy Galas in the future, as Jack Dee closed the first show with the lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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James Andrew Innes "Jack" Dee (born 24 September 1961) is an English stand-up comedian, actor, presenter, and writer known for his sarcasm, irony, and deadpan humour. He wrote and starred in the sitcom ''Lead Balloon'' and hosts the panel show ''I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue''. His UK television appearances include being a team captain on '' Shooting Stars'' and hosting '' Jack Dee: Live at the Apollo'', which was nominated for a BAFTA in 2006. He also presented ''The Jack Dee Show'', ''Jack Dee's Saturday Night'' and ''Jack Dee's Happy Hour''. He won '' Celebrity Big Brother 1'' in 2001. Early life and education Jack Dee is the youngest of three children born to Rosemary ( Stamper) and Geoffrey Dee, after Joanna Innes Dee and David Simon Innes Dee. He was born in the Municipal Borough of Bromley, Kent (now within the London Borough of Bromley) and grew up in Petts Wood [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
