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A bit about Erich

 

Originally from Seattle, Erich McElroy moved to the UK in 2000 and in 2007 collected his British passport. After that he knew he had to start doing stand-up. Erich offers a hilarious and insightful take on the life in the UK through the (somewhat) sober eyes of an American and has delighted audiences up and down the country for many years. While his six full Edinburgh shows have taken a turn for the political (“This is political stand-up at its best." BroadwayBaby) it’s his “modest, slightly bookish, charm and genuine affection for the UK” (Chortle) that makes him stand out. 

 

Erich has appeared on Scotland’s foremost BBC radio topical show “Breaking the News” as well as providing humorous political commentary on places such as the BBC, Sky, Newsnight and on his own podcast American Exchange.

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In addition to playing playing UK venues up and down the country, Erich has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Newsnight, Sky News and Five News. He has been heard talking comedy and politics on BBC 5 Live, BBC Surrey, BBC Berkshire and regularly on TalkRadio. He has also written for the Independent, Huffington Post, The Herald in Scotland and even Saga.

 

He lives in London with his wife and two children that he is quite fond of.

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Quotes

"This is political stand-up at its best." BroadwayBaby

"Well worth it, even if you’re not in the least bit political." Edinburgh Evening News

"Brilliant observation" Chortle

“A box worth ticking” Metro

“Smart, sharp, endearing comic" The List

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Television Appearances

BBC Breakfast

BBC Newsnight

Good Morning Britain, ITV

Sky News Sunrise

Sky News Murnaghan Sunday

Sky News feature The Point

Sky News feature Morning Story

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Radio Appearances 

Moral Maze, BBC Radio Four

Breaking the News, BBC Radio Scotland

Various, BBC Five Live

Paul Ross Breakfast, Talk Radio

Penny Smith, Talk Radio

Sam Delaney, Talk Radio

SomeNews Live, Fubar Radio - Co-host

BBC Radio Ulster

BBC Radio Surrey

BBC Radio Berkshire

BBC Radio Kent

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Articles and Blogs

Independent Voices

Saga

Huffington Post

Wow247

The American Hour

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