Alfie Joey (real name Alan Jones) | |
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Born | October 12, 1967 Peterlee, County Durham[1] |
Alfie Joey is a British comedian and radio presenter. He currently co-presents the BBC Newcastle breakfast show.
He has featured in numerous radio and television shows, such as Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music and Ideal. He was a founder member of the The Unbroadcastable Radio Show, a monthly live comedy show, at The Comedy Store in Manchester.
Born at Thornley Colliery near Peterlee, County Durham,[1] he was brought up in a working men's club and trained as a priest .[2] His early jobs have included impersonating Stan Laurel to demonstrating toys at Harrods.[2]
In 2003 he performed a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in a Mini. Alfie Joey's Mini Cabaret attracted a positive review from comedy website Chortle.[2] He was nominated Best Compère at the 2006 Chortle Awards.[3]