About Henry Paker
Henry Paker is a British comedian, writer and illustrator. He began stand-up in 2006 and won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year title in 2008. The Golden Lizard, a narrative show he made with Mike Wozniak, won Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2011, and Man Alive followed in 2018.
He has written for Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and as a cartoonist he has collaborated with Adam Kay on children's books. He is one of the hosts of the Three Bean Salad podcast.
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Who is Henry Paker?
Henry Paker is a British comedian, writer and illustrator. He has written for television series including 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, Comic Relief, Top Gear and Would I Lie To You.
When did Henry Paker begin performing stand-up comedy?
Paker began performing stand-up comedy in 2006. In 2008 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year and came second place in the Laughing Horse new act competition.
What award did The Golden Lizard win?
The Golden Lizard, which Paker wrote and performed with Mike Wozniak, won them the Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2011.
What podcast is Henry Paker a member of?
Paker is a member of the Three Bean Salad podcast with fellow comics Benjamin Partridge and Mike Wozniak. In March 2024, it won in the Best Podcast category at the Chortle Awards.
What books has Henry Paker illustrated?
Paker provided the illustrations for Adam Kay's book Anatomy as well as Kay's follow up Kay's Marvellous Medicine. He also co-wrote and illustrated the book Why Steve Was Late: 101 Exceptional Excuses for Terrible Timekeeping with Dave Skinner.
