Alan Davies is a well-known funnyman. 

He’s best known for starring in Jonathan Creek and for his permanent spot on QI, as well as his nearly 40 years of stand-up comedy. 

Davies has had a busy career, and in amongst it all he’s written two memoirs, Just Ignore Him, released in 2020, and White Male Stand-Up, released just this month. 

In both the memoir and his latest stand-up performances, Davies covers his extensive career, the highs, the lows, and the struggles he’s had with the abuse he experienced as a child.  

He joined Mike Hosking for a chat, delving into his struggles, comedy, and White Male Stand-Up. 

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Alan Davies is a well-known funnyman.&nbsp;
He’s best known for starring in Jonathan Creek and for his permanent spot on QI, as well as his nearly 40 years of stand-up comedy.&nbsp;
Davies has had a busy career, and in amongst it all he’s written two memoirs, Just Ignore Him, released in 2020, and White Male Stand-Up, released just this month.&nbsp;
In both the memoir and his latest stand-up performances, Davies covers his extensive career, the highs, the lows, and the struggles he’s had with the abuse he experienced as a child. &nbsp;
He joined Mike Hosking for a chat, delving into his struggles, comedy, and White Male Stand-Up.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Alan Davies: English Actor and Comedian on his career, new memoir 'White Male Stand-Up'

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