Andy Hamilton

Andy Hamilton is a British comedian, screenwriter, director, and actor known for his insightful political satire and creation of popular television and radio programs. After joining the BBC in 1976, Andy Hamilton quickly established himself in radio through programs like ‘Week Ending’ and ‘The News Huddlines’ on BBC Radio 4, laying the groundwork for a prolific career in comedy writing and performance. This early success paved the way for his consistent capability in developing critically acclaimed content, including co-creating ‘The Kit Curran Radio Show’ in 1984. His insightful political satire and observational comedy quickly resonated with a broad audience, marking him as a significant new voice in British entertainment.

Hamilton continued his highly successful collaboration with Guy Jenkin, co-creating the groundbreaking television series ‘Drop the Dead Donkey’ in 1990, which earned widespread critical acclaim. This was followed by the beloved and long-running ‘Outnumbered,’ which he also co-created and wrote from 2007 to 2024. His consistent track record in crafting popular and impactful content earned him a BAFTA Award. Parallel to his television successes, Hamilton has been the long-running star and writer of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom ‘Old Harry’s Game’ since 1995, where he notably plays the role of Satan.

He continues to engage audiences through his multifaceted projects, maintaining his reputation for delivering intelligent and entertaining content across diverse platforms.