Darren Harriott

Trailblazing comedian
Darren Harriott

The first black British stand-up nominated for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award, Darren has appeared on TV programmes including Live at the Apollo. The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats and The Apprentice You’re Fired. He’s also appeared on Great British Bake Off Extra Slice, Mock the Week and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central

On radio Darren has had two BBC Radio 4 series. Black Label (which covered his time as a teenager in gangs) and the second series Red Label (wondering why has never been in love). Other radio appearances includes The News Quiz, The Now Show, Fighting Talk and Best of the Fest. Podcasts include The Adam Buxton Podcast, Evil Genius, Dave’s CALM Podcast, Griefcast, Susan Calman’s Mrs Brightside, and Wheel of Misfortune.

Before getting into comedy he was a security guard for over five years. His debut Edinburgh show Defiant transferred to The Melbourne Festival and The Soho Theatre.

On Instagram he regularly adds funny videos on topics ranging from Disney movies, to breakfast cereals, and Australia’s Married at First Sight.

 

Darren Harriott