Jo Brand
(1957-), Comedian and writerSitter in 5 portraits
Brand was a pioneer of the alternative comedy scene. Having worked as a psychiatric nurse, and with strongly feminist views, she started performing in 1987. By 1993 she had her own series on Channel 4, Jo Brand through the Cakehole that she co-wrote. She has had several solo television series, appeared in others, and has presented shows including Jo Brand's Commercial Breakdown. Jo Brand continues to give live stand-up performances as well as appearing on television and radio. In 2011 she won a Best TV Comedy Actress BAFTA for the satire of the NHS, Getting On.
Watch Paul Merton talking about Jo Brand in the Media section below
by Trevor Leighton
bromide print, 1993
NPG x87432
by Trevor Leighton
bromide fibre print, December 1993
NPG x47371
by Trevor Leighton
bromide fibre print, December 1993
NPG x47372
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