Joe Wilkinson | |
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 Wilkinson in 2020 | |
| Born | Joseph Roland Wilkinson Bromley, London, England |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Petra Exton (m. 2015) |
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Joseph Roland Wilkinson is an English comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He began his comedy career in 2004 and has supported Alan Carr and Russell Howard on tour.[1] In 2006, Wilkinson won the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year.[2] He has also made numerous appearances on television programmes such as Live at the Electric and has been touring solo since 2011. He began appearing on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown in 2012, initially as Rachel Riley's assistant. He has since gone on to become a frequent panellist or guest team captain. He is also in the comedy duo Two Episodes of Mash, alongside Diane Morgan. In 2019 Wilkinson won a celebrity special version of The Great British Bake Off (for Stand Up to Cancer UK).
- ^ "Radio 2's Comedy Showcase, Two Episodes of Mash". BBC Online. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
- ^ "The Very Best of New Act Of The Year 2006 – Hosted by Tim Vine". All In London. Retrieved 14 November 2013.