British humorists British humorists Sir Alan Patrick Herbert ( September 24, 1890 - November 11, 1971) was a British humorist, Member of Parliament, barrister, and novelist. ...more on Wikipedia about "A. P. Herbert"
Alan Coren (born 27 June 1938, London) is a British writer and satirist. He is a regular panellist on The News Quiz with Simon Hoggart, and Call My Bluff. He writes both his own and the Notebook column for The Times of London. He has also written for Penthouse and The Daily Mail. He was editor of Punch magazine from 1978 to 1987, and of The Listener from 1987 to 1989. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alan Coren"
Craig Brown (born May 23 1957) is a British satirist and writer probably best-known for his work in Private Eye. In 2003, he was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Craig Brown (satirist)"
(Dominic) Bevan Wyndham-Lewis FRSL ( March 9, 1891– November 21, 1969) was a British writer best known for his humorous contributions to newspapers and for controversial biographies. His family were originally from Wales, but he was born in Liverpool and brought up in Cardiff. He served in the Welch Regiment during the First World War, and afterwards joined the Daily Express where he was briefly Literary Editor. ...more on Wikipedia about "D. B. Wyndham-Lewis"
David Graeme Garden (born February 18, 1943 in Aberdeen, Scotland) is a British comedy writer and performer. He also qualified as a medical doctor and is an accomplished actor, television director and author. ...more on Wikipedia about "Graeme Garden"
John O'Farrell is a British author, broadcaster and comedy script writer. ...more on Wikipedia about "John O'Farrell"
Jonathan Routh (born 1927) co-starred in the British version of the television show Candid Camera (1960-67) and co-starred with Germaine Greer and Kenny Everett in Nice Time. He has published a number of humorous books. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jonathan Routh"
Michael "Atters" Attree (born April 22, 1965). British satirist. ...more on Wikipedia about "Michael "Atters" Attree"
Peter Corey is the writer of a series of books whose titles always begin with Coping With... These books are targeted and younger people like teenagers because they are humourous. He has written other books but they are serious. He has also written scripts for many television programs and he has played roles on dramas and soaps. ...more on Wikipedia about "Peter Corey"
Robert Julian Yeatman ( July 15, 1897 – July 13, 1968) was a British humourist who wrote for Punch. He is best known for the book 1066 and All That ( 1930, ISBN 0413772705), a tongue-in-cheek guide to "all the history you can remember", which he wrote with W. C. Sellar. ...more on Wikipedia about "R. J. Yeatman"
Tony Hawks is a British comedian and author. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tony Hawks"
Walter Carruthers Sellar ( December 27, 1898 – June 11, 1951) was a British humourist who wrote for Punch. He is best known for the book 1066 and All That ( 1930), a tongue-in-cheek guide to "all the history you can remember", which he wrote together with R. J. Yeatman. ...more on Wikipedia about "W. C. Sellar"
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