“My mother was Welsh and I loved going to Wales every summer, where Uncle Les had a farm. My mother had seven brothers and a sister and they were all very close. There would always be food on the table and uncles coming in and out. My father's family were English and lived in London, and we didn't really see them.”

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.