Biography & Info

Biography:

Steve N Allen stars as a regular member of the news-desk team in "The Mash Report" - BBC2's BAFTA nominated topical/satirical comedy show which launched in 2017.

He is also an experienced comedian and host with material that ranges from an observational look at life to up-to-date topical comedy – or shows solely based on the interaction with the crowd.

As a stand-up Steve has performed in comedy clubs all across the UK and Europe. He has also performed at comedy festivals in Edinburgh, Brighton and Leicester with versions of his solo topical comedy show "Some News" that dissects the news and how we use it.

Steve has been heard as a news commentator and satirist on TV and on radio, including talkRADIO, BBC Radio 5 Live and LBC. He also presents a weekly topical comedy show on BBC Radio Kent which can be heard as a BBC podcast.

TV Credits:

- "The Mash Report " (BBC - 2017-present)
- “Jeremy Vine” - panellist (Ch5 - 2018- present)
- "The Wright Stuff" - panellist (Ch5 - 2018)
- Anglia Tonight (ITV Local)
- "Live With... Chris Moyles" (FIVE)
- "Take The Mike" (ITV)
- "New Talent Awards" (BBC)
- "Not The One Show" (London Live)

Radio:
- BBC Radio 5 Live - Question Time Extra Time/Sarah Brett Show - guest
- Love Sport Radio (topical show)
- BBC Radio Kent (live weekday morning and also Friday night topical comedy show)
- talkRADIO - host/guest
- BBC Three Counties Radio (topical comedy show)

Writing:
- Hallmark Cards - humour range
- Heart FM breakfast show (Heart Network)
- BBC's News Jack
- 11 O'clock Show (Channel 4)
- The Big Stage (FIVE)
- The Way It Is (Radio 4)
- True Lies (Radio 4)
- Daryl Denham's Breakfast Show - Sony Award Gold Winner (Hallam FM)
- Steve's Weekly Newspaper Column

Quotes:

"What was evident here, is the performer is quality, his mockery, and the excellent use of accents combined with clever voice-over interaction; is a performer with masses of talent." - Fringe Review

"His improvisation was impressive, topical jokes quick and practised on his tongue to mix up with his banter with the audience. This is a tight, upbeat show that I would recommend going to see"- Broadway Baby

"Very funny... cutting wit"- Time Out

"Excellent compere... Apollo-quality live comedy" -ThreeWeeks