Iain Stirling is best known as the razor-sharp voice of Love Island, you may also know him from Series 8 of Taskmaster, hosting ITV2’s hit game show CelebAbility, his very own sitcom, Buffering, or maybe even his days on CBBC! He’s now back with Relevant, a brand-new stand-up show touring throughout the UK.
In this episode we discuss the creative freedom working within kids' television, growing up with the Edinburgh Fringe on his doorstep, the impact of success on his stand-up audience, the changing landscapes of a comedy career and the value of collaboration.
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Catch Up with Iain:
Iain Stirling is on tour throughout the UK in 2025 with Relevant - find all the dates and more at iaindoesjokes.com.
Everything Stu's up to:
Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.
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See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy
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