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Marcus Brigstocke & Rachel Parris

Marcus Brigstocke is a major British comedy talent as writer, actor, presenter and performer. It’s said he is heard on Radio 4 more frequently than the shipping forecast. Marcus Brigstocke’s talent was noted early in 1996 when he won the BBC New Comedian Award at the Edinburgh Festival. He is now regarded as a major comedy, writing and acting talent, performing stand up nationally to sell out audiences on tour. Alongside his extremely busy corporate diary. Marcus is rated one of the best awards host and event stand up’s in the country.

Rachel has appeared on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, and Cats Does Countdown. She is known for her for her viral segments on BBC2's The Mash Report and Dave's Late Night Mash. Rachel is also an experienced improviser, and a founding member of the award-winning improv comedy Austentatious.

Marcus and Rachel also won the prestigious Chortle award Legend of Lockdown 2021.  Together they currently host a weekly podcast - How Was it For You – “guarantees a good laugh and a genuine connection” Bestpodcasts.co.uk “