Hugh Dennis

He is best known for his hilarious one liners as a team captain on BBC’s Mock the Week, starring along other leading comedians. A much-loved cast member of the hilarious Outnumbered, Hugh Dennis is one of the nation’s best known and most accomplished comedians. Today, he can be seen hosting Channel 4’s Huge Homes with Hugh Dennis and as Presenter of The Great British Dig.

Hugh first shot to fame as one half of the sketch show, Punt & Dennis, and has gone on to make regular appearances on a wide range of shows. Ideal for events, private functions and comedy festivals, Hugh is sure to have audiences in fits of laughter for his entire performance. With his natural charm and wit, this esteemed comedian will entertain your audiences all event long, ensuring that your event is truly unforgettable. Whether booked as an event host or a corporate entertainer, Hugh is a booking opportunity in a million.

Whilst Hugh was establishing himself as a comedian, he used his natural ability for impressions to get a job providing imitations for Spitting Image. On the back of this, Hugh became a regular guest on The Jasper Carrott Show, a role that kickstarted his career. He later diversified his career to radio presenting, creating It’s Been a Bad Week and The Now Show, with the latter still airing on Radio 4 regularly. Famed for his satirical comedy style, arguably Hugh’s most loved role was in Outnumbered, which started in 2014. The show was nominated for a BAFTA, and led Hugh to star in Not Going Out, Fleabag and, recently in 2019, as a narrator on Yorkshire Airport. In celebration of his work, Hugh was awarded the 1994 Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards, the mark of a truly talented performer.

Now enjoying a reputation as an incredibly quick-witted comedian, Hugh possesses a large portfolio of television shows that he has notably contributed to My Hero, New Tricks, Have I Got News for You and Me, You and Him. Hugh’s ability to act, as seen in his performance as Alan in The Couple Next Door, as well as provide stand-up comedy makes him a rare performer within the comedy scene, and an immensely popular booking opportunity on the entertainment circuit. As an event host or awards ceremony host, he expertly interacts with audiences in his traditionally hilarious fashion, providing witty comebacks and hilarious one-liners. One of the nation’s favourite comedians, Hugh’s time is forever in demand as a special personality for events.