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Howard Read
Musical / Alternative / Stand-Up
Howard Read "Big" Howard Read

Male
34 years old
London
United Kingdom



Last Login: 10/27/2009
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   Howard Read's Comedian Bio
BioI am a stand-up, a writer and an animator.

currently writting, voicing, animating and starring in Little Howard’s Big Question on BBC1 and CBBC. First series aired jan 2009 series 2 to air summer 2010 and series 3 to air spring 2011.

In 2003 I was the only British Nominee for the Perrier Award for my show The Big Howard Little Howard Show.

In 2001 I was awarded The BBC New Comedy Award for my cartoon Polar Bears In A Snowstorm.

I’m best known for my animated interactive stand-up comedy character Little Howard. We are currently touring two shows around the UK, one for adults, one for children. We have performed in the UK, the US and Australia. We have appeared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC), The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (ABC, Austrailia) and as a regular on Comedy Cuts (ITV2). And for children we have appeared on The Slammer and Beat The Boss (CBBC). We have performed live in New York, Aspen and Melbourne.

I am also a stand-up comic. As well as the below TV appearances I’ve appeared on The World Stands Up (Paramount Comedy Channel, ABC (Austrailia) and BBC America), Four At The Store (Radio 4), 28 Acts (Radio 4 and BBC3) and Out To Lunch(Radio 2).

With my writing partner Chris Chantler I am currently writing a six part comedy series for Radio 4 called Peacefully In Their Sleeps, a series of obituaries of people who didn’t exist. We are also working on a radio pilot called An A-Z of The British Countryside with Josie long.

I’m working on a printed version of my song Sleep You Tight My Darling, an unpleasant lullaby, with The Friday Project, which will be out for christmas 2007.

I also animate my own TV shows. Two Posh Old Men for UKTV co-written with Chris Chantler. In have also animated short films for Ross Noble’s touring shows. My latest project is called Stairlift To Heaven it is an animated Pilot which I animated, directed and co-wrote (with Chris Chantler) which will be broadcast at 5pm on Friday 23rd of March on BBC1. It’s about a nine year old boy who, due to a terrible administrative error, is put in an old people’s home. It stars the voices of Richard Briers, Una Stubbs, Mona Hammond, Rik Mayall and Mark Gattis. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done, watch it, or I’ll pull your arms off and use them as oars to row all your possessions away when it rains (hard).

Websitehowardread.com and littlehoward.co.uk and littlehowardblog.com
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Members
TV ShowsLittle Howard's Big Questionseries 1, BBC1 and CBBC 2009

Royal Variety Performance, December 2007, ITV1.

The World Stands Up, Parmount Comedy Channel (UK), BBC America and ABC (Austrialia) 2006

The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC 2004)

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (ABC, Austrailia 2004)

Ready Steady Cook (BBC2 1999)

AlbumsLittle Howard's Unpleasant Lullaby - By Howard Read now available from all good bookshops.

Howard Read’s Animated Album, a DVD of my most popular animations and TV appearances

also Howard Read’s Kid’s Album a DVD of animations suitable for children.

also The Two Posh Old Men two DVDs of our UKTV series.

available at my webshop (follow links from howardread.com)


    Howard Read's Interests
Generalcomedy, animation, cartoons, film, cooking, the two posh old men, little howard, interactive animation, bees, howard read, the goons
Musicthe arctic monkeys, tom waits, johnny cash, elvis costello, radiohead,
Moviesthe ladykillers, team america, southpark, the godfather, lord of the rings, I don't know, it's late, stop bothering me.
Televisionchris morris, father ted, the simpsons, king of the hill, monty python other things too.
BooksDouglas Adams, Dickens, Conrad, The Curious Incident of The Dog In the nighttime, vernon god little, other things.

     Howard Read's Details
Status:In a Relationship
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Shepherd's Bush, London
Body type:6' 4" / Average
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Religion:Other
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Comic, Writer and Animator

   Howard Read's Schools
The Highfield School
Letchworth, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1993
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Other
 

1986 to 1993


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I'm a comedian and animator. I live in Shepherd's Bush. I like cooking and eating.
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BUNNY POO SALAD

BUNNY POO SALAD



Oct 14 2009 9:11 AM


Lauren

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Aug 14 2009 4:08 PM


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Trenton Stone

Trenton Stone



Jul 26 2009 10:15 AM


OliviaSMILE.

OliviaSMILE.



Jul 13 2009 7:53 PM

Me and my family were talking about the hottest chillies, and i said "isnt the hottest chillie in scotland?" and my mum was very suprised and said "How on earth do you know that Liv?"
"...Little howards big question:D"

Your program utterly sums up me as a person well done haha !
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Scott LaLonde



Jul 11 2009 9:37 PM

I have Backers muscular dystrophy do not know how long I have to live I'm trying to get million friends for Disabled Civil Rights cause goal and short video Added me to your top friends please. Goal to have the Supreme Court Olmstead decision 6 to 3 Law enforced and have community-based programs for all who qualify for med waiver and consumer directed care which will save the taxpayers approximately 50% and provide opportunities for jobs instead of having disabled institutionalized or a nursing home. Also the George W. Bush presidential Executive Order 13217.Which means it has been designated a nationwide problem! To be Moses for all disabled people to remove the yoke the burden on our disabled back and set disabled people free.Keep Rock 'n rolling on!
Adoravox

Adoravox



Jul 9 2009 9:21 PM

Hey Howard, Thanks for accepting our friend request, much appreciated! When you have a spare moment, why not check out our tracks, and let us know what you think? As we welcome all feedback... Cheers, Adoravox
Matthew

Matthew



Jun 4 2009 4:51 AM

Here's hopin' that this is the best birthday, since at least last year!!

- Matthew
Mattsiah Entertainment
Lynnie Sue

Lynnie Sue



Jun 4 2009 2:18 AM

Happy Birthday to you!!! Enjoy your special day!!! Cheers = )
H.U.F.U. STREETWEAR™

Soldierof Fortunato



May 30 2009 1:12 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT ONE!
OliviaSMILE.

OliviaSMILE.



May 24 2009 8:57 PM

Hia i saw little howard big question and thought it was absoloutely genious and i just wanna say how awesome i think you are ! :D Is there any chance for another series lol :D
Sid

Sid



May 19 2009 10:06 PM

Loving your work - genius!
Escala

Escala



May 14 2009 1:27 PM

Wasted in Shoreham: A dark & ironic musical comedy

Wasted in Shoreham: A dark & ironic musical comedy



Apr 26 2009 8:39 PM

Shoreham: Can you see the irony? (of morality)...misanthropy in Shoreham


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Mar 23 2009 11:50 PM

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Benjamin Biscuitboy



Jan 8 2009 6:25 PM

great show!
i left a messege on youtube :D
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Oct 18 2008 11:53 PM

The Incredibly Amazing Man
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Aug 3 2008 10:33 AM

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Get down to small tickets now to get your tickets and qualify for the advance booking discount!

See you down the hill!
Camden Calling

Camden Calling



Jul 28 2008 3:54 PM

Camden Calling aims to help homeless people access the arts scene in Camden. Our First major fundraising event is on 08.08.08. Our headline act is THE THIRST who will be supported by The Penny Black Remedy, Motiv, The Brixton Hillbillies, Redtrack & The New Adventures. We have a live DJ set from Bugz in the Attic + Londons premiere homeless DJ. 6 Bands 2 DJ"s @ �12.50 to help a good cause. Visit www. camdencalling. org for tickets.

Camden Calling

Camden Calling



Jul 25 2008 6:08 AM

Thankyou for adding Camden Calling as a friend Benefit By Audio will help homeless and vulnerable people to access
the Arts. For those of you who may be interested our artwork is original and designed by a homeless person. Hope to see you there 08.08.08 Kentish Towm Forum 7pm-1am. Bands kindly playing are THE THIRST, THE PENNY BLACK REMEDY, MOTIV, THE BRIXTON HILLBILLES, REDTRACK & NEW ADVENTURES SO THAT IS 6 bands & 2 dj's @ £12.50 TO HELP THE HOMELESS.
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Jul 2 2008 6:41 AM

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Paula

Paula



Jun 18 2008 12:47 PM

Thanks Howard and congrats on baby 2, co-star of the next show I'm sure! And the kids get all the good luck these days, will have to watch more CBBC obviously ;) Paula x
Paula

Paula



Jun 10 2008 10:10 AM

Hapy belated birthday Big Howard! It won't be a proper Fringe without you and Little Howard - are you definitely not coming up to Edinburgh this August? :( Big hugs (and say hi to Roger the manager pigeon ;), Paula x
WMM

WMM



Jun 5 2008 3:09 AM

happy belated Mr. Read.
Victoria

Victoria Stanley



Jun 4 2008 5:42 PM

Happy slightly belated birthday Howard.

When is little Howard's birthday?
MOGGY

MOGGY



Jun 4 2008 12:02 PM

Damn Belated again!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWARD
And Many Returns! Encore!
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