Dara Ó Briain

Born: 1972-02-04

Dara Ó Briain (born 4 February 1972) is an Irish comedian and television presenter based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. He is noted for hosting topical panel shows such as Mock the Week, The Panel, and The Apprentice: You're Fired!. His TV work also includes starring in and writing of television comedy and documentary series. Ó Briain has also been a newspaper columnist, with pieces published in national papers in both Britain and Ireland. In 2009, the Irish Independent described Ó Briain as "Terry Wogan's heir apparent as Britain's 'favourite Irishman'" and in 2010, Ó Briain was voted the 16th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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The Look of Love

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Released: 2013-04-26

Paul Raymond builds a porn, entertainment and real estate empire that makes him the wealthiest...

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My Astonishing Self: Gabriel Byrne on George Bernard Shaw

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Released: 2018-03-25

Award-winning Irish actor Gabriel Byrne explores the life, works and passions of George Bernard...

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Robin Ince: Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People

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Released: 2010-12-24

'Welcome to my folly', declared Robin Ince as he opens Nine Lessons..., his massive sell-out...

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Dara Ó Briain: Craic Dealer - Live 2012

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Released: 2012-11-12

Dara Ó Briain is in blistering form as he regales the audience of a packed Edinburgh Playhouse...

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How Videogames Changed the World

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Released: 2013-11-30

From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls...

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Dara Ó Briain Meets Stephen Hawking

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Released: 2015-06-08

Since he was a teenager, Dara O Briain has been fascinated with professor Stephen Hawking, the...

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Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV

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Released: 2007-11-26

Produced exclusively for DVD, with nearly of 3 hours of the hottest standup comedians performing...

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Dara Ó Briain: Live at the Theatre Royal

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Released: 2006-11-25

The final date from Dara's sell-out 100 date tour of the UK and Ireland. Recorded in front of...

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Dara Ó Briain: Talks Funny

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Released: 2008-11-17

Recorded at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo before 3,300 fans, this is the culmination of...

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50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

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Released: 2014-05-24

Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing...

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Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News

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Released: 2009-12-28

A look behind the scenes of satirical sketch show Not the Nine O'Clock News.

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Dara Ó Briain: So Where Were We?

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Released: 2023-08-21

Dara O Briain’s award-winning show filmed at Dublin’s Vicar Street in 2022. Dara deals with...

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The Best of The Panel

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Released: 2009-04-03

Compilation of the best bits from RTE's The Panel. Featuring the cream of Irish comedy.

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Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2

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Released: 2005-11-28

Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team...

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Dara Ó Briain: Voice of Reason

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Released: 2020-01-01

Dara Ó Briain's stand-up show filmed live at London's Eventim Apollo. Topics include virtual...

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Barry Humphries at the BBC

as Self (archive material)
Released: 2023-05-28

Alex Jones looks back at the highlights of Barry’s career on a selection of BBC shows, featuring...

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Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 3

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Released: 2010-11-08

If you've ever wondered how 'Mock the Week' would look in a world without censors, then wonder...

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Making Qi

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Released: 2011-09-10

Behind the scenes documentary on British panel show Qi.

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Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Russell Peters

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Released: 2023-02-09

Canada’s own comedy rockstar, the unbelievably versatile and talented comedian Russel Peters...

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Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

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Released: 2018-12-26

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930s in...

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Dara Ó Briain: Crowd Tickler

as Himself
Released: 2015-11-23

The Irish standup on the benefits of hitting his 40s: not feeling the need to watch every...

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Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show

as Himself
Released: 2010-11-22

Dara O Briain - This Is the Show was recorded in front of a sell-out crowd on the final date of...

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Mock the Week - Too Hot For TV 2

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Released: 2009-11-09

Produced exclusively for DVD, three hilarious hours of the country's finest comic minds battling...

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World's Greatest Stand Up: Volume One

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Released: 2006-05-08

A superb compilation of some of the best stand-up comedians in the world, including Dave...

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Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe

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Released: 2009-09-29

Charlie Brooker sets his caustic sights on video games. Expect acerbic comment as he looks at...

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Stop! You're Killing Me

as uncredited
Released: 2004-11-01

Amnesty International (Ireland) presents "Stop! You're Killing Me" which features the very best...

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Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

as Self
Released: 2015-12-25

In this Christmas Day special, Michael presents leading comedians including Dara O Briain, the...

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Brand Irish

as Himself
Released: 2016-03-17

Why is it that St Patrick’s Day is the only national holiday that is celebrated in almost every...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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The One Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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The One Show

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-14

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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Top Gear

as Self
First aired: 2002-10-20

This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary,...

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Have I Got News for You

as Self
First aired: 1990-09-28

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories...

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Have I Got News for You

as Self - Host
First aired: 1990-09-28

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories...

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Would I Lie to You?

as Self
First aired: 2007-06-16

A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per...

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Taskmaster

as Self
First aired: 2015-07-28

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they...

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2013-04-12

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

as Self - Dictionary Corner
First aired: 2013-04-12

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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QI

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-11

Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers...

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University Challenge

as uncredited
First aired: 1962-09-21

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner...

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The Last Leg

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First aired: 2012-08-30

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the...

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The Last Leg

as uncredited
First aired: 2012-08-30

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the...

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Mock the Week

as Self - Host
First aired: 2005-06-05

Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is...

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks

as Self
First aired: 1996-11-12

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show...

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This Morning

as Self
First aired: 1988-10-03

This Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle,...

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Horrible Histories

as uncredited
First aired: 2009-04-16

Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo,...

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Room 101

as Self
First aired: 1994-07-04

Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities...

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A League of Their Own

as uncredited
First aired: 2010-03-11

Two teams comprised of comedians, celebrities and sports stars compete against each other in a...

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The Apprentice: You're Fired!

as Self - Host
First aired: 2006-02-22

The Apprentice: You're Fired!, sometimes named You're Fired!, The Apprentice: You're Hired! or...

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Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

as Self - Expert
First aired: 2020-11-28

Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel....

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Soccer AM

as Self
First aired: 1995-08-12

Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based...

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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

as Self
First aired: 2014-06-16

One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies...

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Big Fat Quiz

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2004-12-27

Presenter Jimmy Carr oversees a panel of top-name celebrities in this year end quiz show where...

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-02-07

Lee Mack wrangles a team of scientists and celebrity guests to find the truth behind the trivia...

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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2021-01-12

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains involves celebrity guests revisiting their teenage years. Each...

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The Late Late Show

as Self
First aired: 1962-07-06

The Late Late Show, sometimes referred to as The Late Late, or in some cases by the initialism...

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Live at the Apollo

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-09-06

A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.

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Gadget Man

as uncredited
First aired: 2012-11-19

Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart...

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Hypothetical

as Self
First aired: 2019-02-06

Hosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, top comedians are posed absurd hypothetical...

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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

as Himself - Host
First aired: 2016-09-05

Gaming enthusiast Dara O Briain presides over the mayhem as two stars join team captains –...

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Taskmaster: Champion of Champions

as Self
First aired: 2017-12-13

Five series of Taskmaster, five winners - but who is the supreme champion of all?

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Robot Wars

as Presenter
First aired: 2016-07-24

Original robots Sir Killalot, Matilda, Dead Metal and Shunt are back for the rebooted series...

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Stargazing Live

as Co-Presenter
First aired: 2011-01-03

Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain are at Jodrell Bank Observatory, and joined by special...

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Mock the Week Too Hot for TV

as Self
First aired: 2011-08-15

If you've ever wondered how MOCK THE WEEK would look in a world without censors, then wonder no...

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Three Men in a Boat

as Self
First aired: 2006-01-03

Three Men in a Boat is a television comedy/documentary series produced by Liberty Bell...

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Dara O Briain's Science Club

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2012-11-06

Dara Ó Briain's Science Club is a British science television series presented by Dara Ó Briain...

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Blockbusters

as Presenter
First aired: 2019-03-21

Comedy reboot of the classic TV game show. Comedy Central's reincarnation remains true to the...

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One and Six Zeros

as Host - Himself
First aired: 2022-03-13

Dara Ó Briain hosts the high jeopardy quiz show where winning £1,000,000 is all about holding...

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Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums

as Presenter
First aired: 2012-04-16

Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums is a British comedy game show about the subject of...

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Richard Osman's House of Games Night

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2020-11-20

Each week a group of four famous faces go toe-to-toe testing their general knowledge in a...

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Wonders of the Moon with Dara Ó Briain

as Host
First aired: 2023-08-01

The moon has been the source of myths, legends and wonder across time. In this series, Dara...

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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

as Self
First aired: 2014-11-03

This series is presented by self-confessed Python nut Hugh Bonneville, each show with a group of...

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LEGO Masters

as Guest Judge
First aired: 2017-08-24

British version of the reality contest where some of the most skilled brick fanatics do battle...

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Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure

as Himself
First aired: 2015-03-24

Comedians Ed Byrne and Dara O Briain embark on an epic 4,000-mile adventure on the Pan-American...

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Dara & Ed's Road to Mandalay

as Himself
First aired: 2017-05-07

Comedians Ed Byrne and Dara O Briain embark on an expedition of a lifetime, crossing 3,500 miles...

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Tough Gig

as uncredited
First aired: 2007-06-12

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Jack B. Yeats: The Man who Painted Ireland

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First aired: 2021-10-21

Author Colm Tóibín explores the legacy of the artist to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth,...

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Secrets of the Sun with Dara Ó Briain

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 2024-07-16

Dara investigates the amazing star at the centre of our solar system.

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Tomorrow's Food

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-12-07

Tomorrow’s Food shows viewers the fascinating future of food: from field, through to the aisles...

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Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara Ó Briain

as Presenter
First aired: 2024-05-20

With the Royal Pyramids of Egypt as a backdrop, Dara delves into why and how these pyramids were...

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