Paul Kerensa (born 1979 in Truro, Cornwall) is an English comedy writer and stand-up comedian. He studied at Royal Grammar School, Guildford and the Guildford School of Acting.[1] In 2002 Kerensa won ITV's 'Take The Mike' Award, and was a finalist in The Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards and the BBC New Comedy Awards.[2] Kerensa won the BBC Radio Titheridge Prize, leading to writing credits on many major BBC Radio 4 shows. He wrote, and briefly appeared in, the television series Miranda.[1][3] He was a co-writer on the television series Not Going Out.[3]

He appeared regularly on the segment "Pause for Thought", during The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.[1][3] Kerensa was writer on the 2015 series of TFI Friday.[1] As of 2016 he was hired by Chris Evans as a writer on the 2016 series of Top Gear.[1][3]

In 2013 Kerensa authored the book So A Comedian Walks Into A Church: Confessions of a Kneel-Down Stand-up,[4] followed in 2014 by "Genesis: The Bibluffer's Guide".

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Duffell, Beth (25 May 2016). "Top Gear scriptwriter 'lucky' to work with Chris Evans & Matt LeBlanc". Surrey Advertiser. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Success Stories". BBC New Talent. 10 February 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d Barton, Steve (23 April 2016). "Thurston charity gig for Miranda co-writer". Haverhill Echo. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  4. ^ Bennett, Steve (2 April 2013). "So A Comedian Walks Into A Church by Paul Kerensa". Chortle. Retrieved 29 May 2016.

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