About Alan Carr

Alan presents a new Radio 2 show, 'Going Out With Alan Carr' every Saturday on Radio 2, 1800-2000.

Alan's a familiar voice to Radio 2 listeners having previously presented 'Alan Carr's Comedy Outings', 'The Alan Carr Christmas Box' and 'Alan Carr's Office Party'.

He's also a regular face on TV, presenting 'Celebrity Ding Dong' and 'The Sunday Night Project', and has guested on shows such as '8 Out Of 10 Cats' and 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'.  He also performs stand-up regularly and was fired by Sir Alan Sugar in 'Comic Relief Does The Apprentice'.

Born in Weymouth, Alan grew up in Northampton before moving to Manchester.  He has a BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies, graduating with a 2:1 from Middlesex University.