Paul Kerensa
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Comedian, British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out) & broadcast historian Paul Kerensa brings his stand-up history show that informs, educates + entertains about the BBC’s origins, reliving the first children’s, drama, music and more. Based on new research, hear all about the first firsts of broadcasting, and meet exciting unheralded real-life pioneers, including plenty of unsung first females wireless innovators. All wrapped in a delightfully fun tale - with real 1920s radio and gramophone player!
“Paul has a brilliant way of bringing these stories to life." ***** review of The British Broadcasting Century podcast
Comedy
Suggested: Family friendly any age
This show is part of a discount offer: Book 4 or more qualifiying shows and get 50p off each ticket when booked together. Paul Kerensa:
Paul Kerensa is a British Comedy Award-winning writer, comedian, broadcaster and broadcast historian.
As a writer, he's worked on BBC1's Not Going Out, Miranda, Top Gear, Buble at the BBC and many more shows. For Radio 4, Paul's written for The Now Show, The News Quiz and Dead Ringers.
As a comedian, Paul won ITV's Take the Mike and was a finallist in the BBC New Comedy Awards. He's performed at London's Comedy Store, the Montreal Comedy Festival, and a dozen Edinburgh Festival shows.
Paul also broadcasts on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show Pause for Thought slot, as well as presents on BBC Radio Surrey.
As a radio historian, Paul has advised the BBC on their own history, including appearances on The Media Show and the Six O'Clock News. He presents the five-star-rated The British Broadcasting Century Podcast.
