FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Al murray - Caught on Camera

Al Murray backs stem cell register campaign following death of young nephew

The comedian, best known for his Pub Landlord persona, lost his nephew Finley in 2021.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

Spitting Image vs Paddington Bear: the legal spat raises interesting questions

We explore what the dispute could mean for satire.

Creative Bloq · Oct 31, 2025

Spitting Image comics decry lawsuit over depiction of Paddington Bear

Al Murray and Matt Forde say action over portrayal as foul-mouthed drug addict is attack on freedom of expression

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

Al Murray and James Holland ride through London on Second World War-era ‘tank’

The podcast co-hosts travelled from Westminster to the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Al Murray has Pub Landlord costume stolen in car break-in

Murray first debuted as the character in his burgundy blazer and striped blue tie in the Nineties

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Al Murray on his new show about the British Empire: 'In the culture war I'm a conscientious objector'

The comedian on unpicking the myths around Empire, the issue of reparations, and running against Nigel Farage as the Pub Landlord

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023

TV tonight: a remarkable story about abducted Ukrainian children

A staggering account of the families who travelled to Russia to find their loved ones. Plus: the return of MasterChef: The Professionals. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023

The week in theatre: Rock Follies; The Crown Jewels – review

The wit and sharpness of the 70s TV series about a pioneering all-female band is partially captured in a spirited stage adaptation. As for Simon Nye’s new regal romp, the more off-script the better

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

The Crown Jewels review – the cream of British comedy can’t find a funny line between them

The likes of Al Murray, Neil Morrissey and Mel Giedroyc can’t rescue Simon Nye’s woefully tedious show about the real-life heist of King Charles II’s crown jewels

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

The Crown Jewels review: Royal comedy is lacklustre, but Al Murray and Mel Giedroyc still sparkle

Comedy about a real-life attempt to steal the crown jewels from Charles II is somehow tame, obvious and baffling at the same time

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023