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Co-host of International smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky)
‘Rock ’n’ Roll Star of British Comedy’ – Rolling Stone
‘A Skilled impressionist…incredible’ – The Guardian
‘Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable’ – The Skinny
Broadway Baby
★★★★★
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★★★★
‘Gag-heavy, opinionated and smart’
Chortle
‘A huge presence in a pint-sized frame’
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