“I started out in comedy gigging and scraping a living together, and eventually worked up to doing shows at the Comedy Store in London in 1979. That led on to me presenting a show in the early days of Channel 4 called 'Whatever You Want,' which had live music and sketches.”

Welsh actor, comedian, singer, writer, director, producer and television presenter

Keith Allen is a Welsh actor, comedian, singer, writer, director, producer and television presenter. He has also worked in pantomime, and his career has ranged across stage, screen and television. Allen is known for moving easily between performance and presenting, with credits that span acting, comedy, music and production. His work reflects a broad, restless career in British entertainment, where he has taken on both on-screen roles and work behind the camera.