September 4th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre has reportedly signed a £1 million book deal with Penguin.
McIntyre book will be in an autobiographical style and will include details of his showbiz childhood. McIntyre’s mum was a professional dancer, while his dad was a writer on The Kenny Everett Show.
Add to this the fact that he has also landed a second series of his Comedy Roadshow on the BBC and its been a pretty good week for Michael.
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June 10th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Michael McIntyre

BBC funny man Michael McIntyre has admitted that his jokes are in no way unique.
McIntyre told thelondonpaper that after an audience member asked what his unique selling point was, he couldn’t come up with a thing.
McIntyre said: “Someone in Chiswick shouted out, ‘What’s your unique selling point?’ It really troubled me.
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February 17th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: BBC, Michael McIntyre

Sell-out stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre is to host a brand new series for BBC One where he takes to the road visiting well-known venues around the UK, showcasing the very best in stand-up.
Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow will feature both up and coming stand-up acts as well as established artists who will headline each show.
The series of six half hours will be hosted by Michael from venues in Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, Cardiff, Brighton and Newcastle.
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