Jeremy Hardy

Jeremy Hardy (born 17 July 1961) is a British alternative comedian.

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17 July - 1961 - British - Comedian

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Born in Aldershot, he is known for his socialist politics coupled with a very English delivery. He won the Perrier Comedy Award in 1988. He is best known for his radio work - particularly on The News Quiz and his long running series Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation. He has recently produced a film Jeremy Hardy vs the Israeli Army. He made his television debut in the late 1980s in various comedy shows including Blackadder Goes Forth, and has also presented a television documentary about the political background to the English Civil War.

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Aldershot - English - Perrier Comedy Award - 1988 - The News Quiz - Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation - 1980s - Blackadder Goes Forth - English Civil War

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To BBC Radio 4 audiences Jeremy Hardy is also famous for his incredibly off-key singing, as showcased in

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I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.

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He used to write a regular column for The Guardian but was fired, alledgedly for supporting the Socialist Alliance in his columns.

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The Guardian - Socialist Alliance

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He is married to American actress and comedienne Kit Hollerbach, who featured alongside him in the Radio sitcoms At Home with the Hardys http://www.angelfire.com/pq/radiohaha/HARDYS.html and Unnatural acts http://epguides.com/UnnaturalActs/.

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Kit Hollerbach - At Home with the Hardys

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