Ed Byrne

Ed is a celebrated comedian, presenter, and actor whose TV career spans over three decades. He has been a regular fixture on popular shows like QI, Mock The Week, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, The Pilgrimage, Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay, Dara & Ed’s Big Adventure, The Graham Norton Show, and Have I Got News For You. Ed has also hosted Live At The Apollo and Comic Relief Bake Off. Recently, he showcased his culinary skills on BBC One’s Celebrity Best Home Cook, reaching the fifth episode out of eight—a respectable achievement! On top of that, he has triumphed in celebrity editions of The Chase and Pointless.

Passionate about the outdoors, Ed enjoys hill walking and mountaineering, interests that have influenced his work as a presenter on factual programs like BBC Two’s Volcano Live, World’s Most Dangerous Roads—where he tackled Siberia’s challenging terrain—and Into The Wild with Gordon Buchanan.

Ed’s critically acclaimed and deeply personal stand-up tour, awarded British Comedy Guide’s Best Comedy Show 2023, has been extended until April 2025, nearly two years after its debut. Inspired by Mark Twain’s adage that “humor is tragedy plus time,” the show resonates with audiences as both heartfelt and hilarious.

Beloved in the UK and internationally, Ed remains a must-see observational comedian with an ever-growing fanbase and an enduring presence in the entertainment world.