Eddie Izzard: Last News

EXCLUSIVE: Audible has revealed a new slate of UK comedy podcasts, including new series from comedians Daisy May Cooper, Lolly Adefope, Mo Gilligan and Dara Ó Briain.

Suzy Eddie Izzard has paid tribute to Paul ‘O Grady, describing him as a “funny” and “acerbic” comedian.O’Grady, known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage and recently for presenting ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs, died on Tuesday (March 28) at the age of 67.Izzard contributed to a tribute article for the Guardian, where she explained how O’Grady being an openly gay comedian helped her come out as transgender to the world.“Coming out in the TV world back in 1991 was more likely to be a shot in the foot than anything, but I did it anyway, and I’m sure it helped that Paul was already out there, being very relaxed,” Izzard wrote. “That was it, above all else: he was relaxed in his skin, while also being funny and acerbic.“It was a combination that really worked. And I think seeing what he did helped LGBT people out there, either in their personal lives or perhaps as performers being able to be more honest about their sexuality onstage.”Izzard described her appearances on The Paul O’Grady Show as “always fun”, adding: “He was a lovely, decent guy who cared about people.

Suzy Eddie Izzard has said she was aware she was transgender since she was a child. The comedian, 61, made the revelation as she appeared on Lorraine on Thursday. Izzard admitted that she “couldn’t define” her trans identity at a young age, as there was no language for it at the time, and later rejected who she was when she found success in her career as a comic.

Eddie Izzard has announced she now alternates between her original name and a new moniker.The comedian, who recently campaigned to become the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central, shared her new name during a recording of Matt Forde’s The Political Party podcast.“I’m gonna be Suzy Eddie Izzard,” the comedian explained. “I’ll put Suzy there and then Eddie and then people can choose what they want and no one can go wrong.”She added: “I’ve wanted to be Suzy since I was 10.

A TV series adaptation of John Wyndham’s sci-fi classic The Day Of the Triffids has been put into fast-track development by Amazon Studios. According to sources, Johan Renick, Emmy winner for HBO’s Chernobyl, is attached to direct and executive produce. Don Murphy and Susan Montford executive produce for Angry Films.

Lorraine Kelly has so much to look forward to, and is rounding off 2022 perfectly! Read her exclusive column with HELLO! to find out why…I'm so delighted to be back with series four of our WHAT IF podcast that I do with my daughter Rosie. We ask people about turning points in their lives and have really fascinating, in-depth conversations that are funny, moving and hugely entertaining.WATCH: Lorraine Kelly shares exciting details about her podcast What If So far we have talked to some incredibly interesting people like astronaut Tim Peake, Gok Wan, Eddie Izzard, singer Beverley Knight, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Craig David, actor Luke Evans and so many more.This series has been emotional, uplifting and we've been so lucky to have such open and honest chats.

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Eddie Izzard has announced her intention to join the race to become the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central.The comedian, who has been a long-standing Labour supporter over the years, launched her campaign on Tuesday (October 11).“I’m standing to be the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central to support the city that supported me, to take the fight to the Tories and get Keir Starmer into Number 10,” Izzard said in an announcement video.This comes after current MP Paul Blomfield confirmed in February he would be standing down at the next election, which is scheduled for January 2025, unless an earlier one is called.Labour ideals of fairness and equality have been at the core of my life. I’m standing to be the next Labour MP for Sheffield Central to support the city that has supported me. Please join me, in taking on this great challenge.https://t.co/aVjaLLga9LFor Sheffield.

Miles Kane, Eddie Izzard and many more have shared their support in the fight for iconic Sheffield venue The Leadmill in a new video. Check it out above and sign the venue’s petition here.Back in March, the landmark venue and club told music fans of the “devastating news that in one year’s time, our Landlord is trying to evict us, forcing us to close” – leading to an outpouring of upset and support from the music world.The current bosses of The Leadmill then responded to their owners, who denied that they have intentions to close the venue.

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has acquired North American rights to The Almond and the Seahorse, prior to the film making its World Premiere at the Zurich Film Festival. The film stars Rebel Wilson in her first dramatic role. Directed by BAFTA winner Celyn Jones (Six Minutes To Midnight) and BAFTA nominee Tom Stern, the film also stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Trine Dyrholm, Meera Syal and Celyn Jones. Script is by Jones and playwright Kaite O’Reilly, based on the play by the latter.

#singapore. “He is funny and silly and very lucky to have @anisajohnny in his life!! See you both soon xxxxx. “Posted @withregram • @anisajohnny Favourite restaurant, with favourite hooman.”Some followers drew comparisons to Lorraine’s own daughter Rosie Smith, 27 and her brother Graham, while other fans were quick to compliment him.Eeh88 wrote: “Gosh Rosie looks like him! X”Moira_rooney penned: “Your brother is handsome Lorraine !!” Avrilmoller said: “Good looking brother” alongside a flame emoji. Freda.johnson.7165 commented: “What a handsome brother you have.” Lorraine is best known for hosting eponymous ITV talk-show Lorraine on which she has interviewed some of the biggest names in showbiz. These include Zac Efron, Natalie Portman and Mariah Carey among many other huge celebrities. Despite saying she “loves” her job, Lorraine nevertheless confessed it could be enormously “frustrating” due to a lack of airtime. She explained to Express.co.uk: “The only thing about my job that is a wee bit frustrating is that I only generally get six or seven minutes to interview someone.

Eddie Izzard had the best response when questioned on whether members of the public could support her as a politician, pointing out the obvious parallel between her and Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky.Over the years, the comedian and actor has made her political ambitions known, having announced her intentions to stand as a Labour MP a couple of years ago.The staunch supporter of the party has discussed her experience in the field further in a new interview, explaining how she responds when people ask if she’s ‘serious’ about representing a constituency.When asked by former barrister and presenter Clive Anderson on his podcast My Seven Wonders about what lies ahead for her in politics, she responded: ‘I’m pushing to be an MP. I was pushing to be an MP in the last General Election, and I’m hoping to be an MP in the next General Election.‘I will try very hard to get there and hope the people of the constituency I’m going for will elect me.

Eddie Izzard was rocking a floral summer look and newly cropped blonde hair as she arrived for a break in Malaga on Tuesday.The 60-year-old comedian, who has previously sported a longer, swept-back style, as well as a ponytail, had her freshly bleached hair spiked up in a pixie cut.Wheeling a smart set of matching black luggage through the terminal, the popular comedian – who identifies as gender fluid and previously requested the use of ‘she and ‘her’ pronouns – also showed off her flare for style (and a good deal) in her outfit.The performer opted for a flowing pink and white printed mini dress with long sleeves and a belt around the waist, which can be snapped up at high street brand Zara for £32.99.Eddie matched the dress with her trademark bright pink lipstick, alongside large sunglasses and Nike trainers.She was also showing off a very fine set of fresh nails, painted white.Heading outside, the actor was also seen carrying a rucksack in her hand and a small black handbag with gold link chain over her shoulder.It is thought that the marathon runner is enjoying a two-week break, with Eddie seeming in a light mood while exiting the airport.Eddie, who is set to star as Dr Nina Jekyll in a ‘modern twist’ on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic horror tale, has been out publicly as a trans since 1985, but in recent years has considered herself gender fluid.Discussing her ‘elastic’ approach to gender last year with the Radio Times, Eddie explained: ‘I go in girl mode or boy mode, which I see as a superhero thing.’She added: ‘It’s no big deal. It’s elastic, not hard and fast.

CarFest back in 2011, and it has steadily grown a reputation for delighting audiences in both the north and the south of England. This year's CarFest North 2022 is being held from 22 to 24 July.

CarFest back in 2011, and it has steadily grown a reputation for delighting audiences in both the north and the south of England. This year's CarFest North 2022 is being held from 22 to 24 July.

Edinburgh's Festival Fringe will air on BBC Two in August, surrounding the stars who first found fame at the esteemed festival. The Fringe, Fame And Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago this year became a national institution - a crucible where new stars are forged, careers made, and sometimes, dreams dashed.

Eddie Izzard,” read one rant on Twitter following the star’s appearance on TV this year for Soccer Aid. Certain fans even accused Izzard of ‘jumping on a fashionable trans bandwagon’ “I used to LOVE the man. As a non-conforming woman, he made space for me in the world by being himself.

Netflix is under fire again due to jokes about the transgender community in Ricky Gervais‘ new comedy special.

Ricky Gervais is stirring up controversy once again.

Matt Lucas and Eddie Izzard are among the stars supporting Blackpool forward Jake Daniels, who has become the first pro footballer to come out as gay in 32 years. Daniels, 17, became the first male professional player in English football to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990 with his incredible statement. Little Britain star Matt wrote on Twitter: ‘It’s a landmark day in British LGBT history.

Canada’s most iconoclastic sketch comedy series is back, with Prime Video sharing a new trailer for the long-in-the-works revival of “The Kids in the Hall”.