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About Lee Hurst

Lee Hurst is an English stand-up comedian. He did TV warm-up work before becoming a regular team member on the BBC One comedy sports quiz They Think It's All Over, and returned later as a guest panellist. He opened his own venue, the Backyard Comedy Club, after leaving the show. He created Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment for Five and presented Shark Tank, Salvage Squad and The Warehouse.

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What is Lee Hurst best known for?

Lee Hurst, an English comedian born on 16 October 1962, is best known as a panelist on the comedy sports quiz They Think It's All Over from 1995 to 1997.

How did Lee Hurst get his TV break?

He was the warm-up act for Have I Got News for You, and producer Harry Thompson gave him a chance to appear as a guest, which led to his regular spot on They Think It's All Over.

Where did Lee Hurst first perform?

After a number of other jobs, Hurst made his first stage appearance at the Donmar Warehouse.

What TV shows has Lee Hurst presented?

He has presented Shark Tank, Salvage Squad and The Warehouse, and he created Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment, which ran for five series on Five between 1997 and 2000.

Did Lee Hurst consider running for London mayor?

Yes. A critic of the Blair government, he considered in 2003 standing as a candidate in the 2004 London mayoral election.

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