Carl Hutchinson
🎤 Background & Rise
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Geordie comic powerhouse on the UK circuit—known for sharp characterisations, cracking timing and energetic storytelling facebook.com+15thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+15thescarboroughnews.co.uk+15.
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Debut solo show Acceptable? was a Top 10 finalist at the Amused Moose Laughter Awards at Edinburgh Fringe in 2012 thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+1thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+1.
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Built a reputation as “One to watch” by Chortle and was named among the hardest working comedians of 2018 en.wikipedia.org+3thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+3thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+3.
📺 Television & Media
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TV appearances include:
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Hosting BBC One’s The One Show in 2020 bigbellycomedy.club+3thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+3thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+3.
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Featured on ITV2’s The Stand‑Up Sketch Show theskinny.co.uk+15thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+15bigbellycomedy.club+15.
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On Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central and The Chris Ramsey Show thescarboroughnews.co.uk+10thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+10thespahotelsaltburn.co.uk+10.
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Supported Chris Ramsey on major UK arena tours—including Saturday Morning Television, Just Happy to Get Out of the House and Live 20/20 en.wikipedia.org+5thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+5thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+5.
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Appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Fred at the Stand and BBC Radio Scotland’s The Good, The Bad and the Unexpected thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+1thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+1.
🎙️ Live Shows & Tours
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Completed a 50‑date tour in 2019, headlining a sold‑out show at Newcastle’s 1,100‑seat Tyne Theatre—sold out three months in advance bigbellycomedy.club+2thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+2thetopsecretcomedyclub.co.uk+2.
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2023/24 tour Watch Till the End included 75+ UK dates, with more sold-out hometown shows bigbellycomedy.club+1youtube.com+1.
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Acts are described as rich in observational humour with exaggerated physical comedy—“belly‑laugh” guaranteed thescarboroughnews.co.uk.
🎧 Podcast & Digital Presence
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Hosts The Carl Hutchinson Podcast, sharing funny stories like hotel mishaps and car accidents—praised as “getting voice‑notes from your funniest mate” facebook.com+14bigbellycomedy.club+14open.spotify.com+14.
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Active on social media:
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YouTube: official vids and full 2024 show Watch Till The End facebook.com+1facebook.com+1youtube.com.
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X and Instagram for show updates and comic clips .
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🌟 Style & Persona
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Combines character-acting, storytelling, and bright, down‑to‑earth banter.
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Comfortable engaging live audiences, juggling set routines and spontaneous interaction .
đź“… Upcoming Shows
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Touring autumn 2025 with dates in Durham, Whitby, Doncaster, Nottingham, Leeds and more carlhutchinson.net.
📝 Quick Snapshot
Category | Details |
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Origin | Geordie (Newcastle) |
Style | Storytelling, character sketches, physical comedy |
Accolades | Amused Moose finalist, Chortle’s “Most hardworking” |
TV & Radio | BBC One, ITV2, Comedy Central, BBC Radio 4/Scotland |
Tours | Major sold‑out UK tours, arena support |
Podcast & YouTube | Active digital output, monthly podcast |