Dara O Briain

Irish stand-up comedian and television presenter based in the UK. Studied Mathematical Physics at University College Dublin. Started career as children's presenter on RTÉ before moving to UK circuit. Hosted 18 series of Mock the Week on BBC, as well as Robot Wars, Three Men in a Boat, Stargazing Live, Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure, Blockbusters, and Dara Ó Briain's Science Club. Regularly hosts BAFTA Games Awards. Tours internationally and has released five live DVDs. Published books include Tickling The English (2009), Beyond The Sky and Secret Science.