My guest today is Ed Gamble.
Ed is a comedian, an actor, host of the Off Menu podcast, and judge on the Great British Menu. He can now also add author to his bio of credentials as his debut book Glutton has just been published.
His career in comedy began at Durham University performing with the Durham Revue before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in 2011
His stand-up comedy is largely observational comedy, often aimed at himself, including discussion of his diabetes, which he was diagnosed with as a teenager. He says his humour was honed by a fixation with all things sitcoms and stand up. Ed has been a regular panellist on the BBC panel show Mock the Week, has acted for shows on the BBC and hosted several radio shows. The Off Menu podcast, which he hosts with James Acaster, has been a phenomenal success and has seen him become somewhat of a household name.
When asked what made him get into comedy, Ed replied, The perfect mix of a terrifying ego and an astonishing lack of self-esteem. I can’t tell day to day whether I’m arrogant or I hate myself, but I think somewhere in between is absolutely ideal for a comedian.
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Sharon Watson says
I enjoyed this episode very much. So interesting to hear what the guests have to say and always a great idea to be given food tips and suggestions.