Dara O Briain

The Irish stand-up sets out on his tour of the country to perform his latest material. The comic is best known for his hosting role on the BBC TV series Mock The Week, a panel TV show which focuses on the news stories of the past seven days, adding a comic twist. O'Briain has also been host on other panel shows including Have I Got News For You as a guest host and The Panel (which ran until 2006) as the regular host. The comic released his first book in late 2009, entitled Tickling The English. The book is written as part tour diary and part travelogue and sees him explore the country of England. He explores England by swapping comedic tales with audiences, neighbours and the people of the country. O'Briain will be touring for the majority of 2010 with extra dates often being added due to phenomenal demand to see him in his element.