Anna Haugh's Big Irish Food Tour: Wicklow Mountains with Ed Byrne
11:30 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, June 20 on BBC One London (1)
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Wicklow Mountains with Ed Byrne
Season 1, Episode 4
Comedian Ed Byrne escapes to the Wicklow Mountains with Anna for a hike and a surprise meal. After their feast, they search for sika deer in Glendalough with a local park ranger, learn about deer management and visit a sheep farming family known for their award-winning halloumi-style cheese
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Anna Haugh
(Presenter)
Ed Byrne
(Guest)
Richard Weller
(Series producer)
Chris Franklyn Jones
(Series director)
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Did You Know..
Anna Haugh
(Presenter)
Ed Byrne
(Guest)
Born:
April 16, 1972
in
Dublin
Best Known For:
His stand-up tours.
Early-life:
Ed Byrne was born on April 16, 1972, in Swords, Dublin. He was interested in comedy from an early age - he credits his brother's Billy Connolly albums as an early inspiration - but initially seemed to be set on a very different career path when he left Ireland at the age of 18 to study horticulture at the University of Strathclyde. He dropped out of the course after a friend encouraged him to concentrate on comedy - Ed says that every time he said something funny, his mate would tell him to write it down.
Career:
Byrne's career initially got off to a flying start. His first solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1996 was a huge success, and two years later he was nominated for a prestigious Perrier Award, while also making well-received appearances on TV. By Ed's own admission, he experienced a slump in the early to mid-noughties - he blames it on a combination of being burnt out and making some bad decisions in regard to his TV work. However, in 2006, he proved he'd got his mojo back with the shows Standing Up, Falling Down and Different Class. Away from stand-up, he's also acted in the drama Reunited and the film Round Ireland with a Fridge, and is a regular on Mock the Week.
Quote:
'As I've got older and have more stories to tell, and I guess a more interesting view of the world, my material just got a bit better.'
Trivia:
In 2010, he signed a letter with other public figures opposing Pope Benedict XVI's state visit to the UK.
Richard Weller
(Series producer)
Chris Franklyn Jones
(Series director)
