Francesca Martinez
British comedian
My relationship.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 March 2020 source ↗
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Not giving up comedy, because it took six or seven years before I started earning a living.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
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Harry Redknapp
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Pulling Sandra.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2019 source ↗
Learning to get back up.
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Becoming a father.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 October 2015 source ↗
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View profile →That I’m still having the same discussions about women in comedy as I was having 12 years ago. Are we funny? Will anyone watch us? Can I have my own sitcom?
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
Looking at conspiracy theories about JFK on the internet.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
On the back of an angry Icelandic pony when I was filming a show called Spending Dave’s Money with Phil Tufnell.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
A Tiffany watch for my wife. The security guard was following us, so I deliberately bought a really expensive watch to prove we had money. I don’t think I’ve seen her wear it.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
Genuinely – and my wife, Lee, knows this – dancing with Kevin Clifton on Strictly.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
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