Lee Hurst
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Lee Hurst (born in London in 1963) is a stand-up comedian who runs his own club, "Lee Hurst's Backyard Comedy Club", in London's East End. Lee first became known to television viewers as a regular team member on the BBC comedy sports quiz They Think It's All Over.
Lee’s other TV credits include presenting 'Shark Tank, Salvage Squad and The Warehouse', and guest appearances on 'That’s Showbusiness', 'The Stand Up Show' and Have I Got News For You. He has also popped up on 'Don’t Give Up Your Day Job' as a regular panellist. Lee also fronted the short-lived ITV entertainment show Saturday Live, which included comedians such as Alan Parker, Urban Warrior and a then just starting out Harry Hill.
On radio Lee has presented 'Loose Ends' and guested on 'The Steve Wright Show', 'Euromix', 'Two Men and a Transmitter' and 'The Robert Elms Show'. He was team captain on 'Hold The Front Page'.
He suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, a condition which caused him great pain and ultimately resulted in his retirement from They Think It's All Over.
