Mike Doyle (comedian)
Mike Doyle is a British comedian, vocalist and broadcaster from Carmarthen, Wales, now based in nearby Bridgend.[1][2]
Career Edit
Opportunity Knocks Edit
Mike made his debut television back in 1988, winning the BBC One talent show Opportunity Knocks.[3]
Standup Comedy Edit
Mike has done many pantomimes and standup comedy shows including his very own televised series "The Mike Doyle Show" which aired on HTV (ITV Wales) in 2002.[1][3] Mike has worked for BBC Radio Wales, 106.3 Bridge FM, 102.1 Swansea Bay Radio, Radio Carmarthenshire and Radio Pembrokeshire.
Royal Variety Edit
Mike appeared at the 1991 Royal Variety Performance.
The Lyrics Game Edit
Mike has also presented a televised gameshow called The Lyrics Game for the BBC back in 2004.[4]
Trade Centre Group Edit
Trevor, a character used in the advertisements of Trade Centre Group, is voiced by Mike.
West End Edit
Mike has appeared in West End shows including playing the Big Bopper in Buddy and playing Vince Fontaine in Grease.[3] He released an album, Every Word, in 1999.[3]
Music Edit
In 2010, Mike released a single entitled What Colour is the Wind? to help raise money for Cardiff Institute for the Blind.[5]
References Edit
- ^ a b Allen, Gavin (2009) "Twenty years of panto with Mike Doyle", South Wales Echo, 24 December 2009, retrieved 2010-01-24
- ^ Williams, Tryst (2003) "Doyle says thanks for the memories and the career", Western Mail, 30 December 2003, retrieved 2010-01-24
- ^ a b c d "High Notes and Humour", Chester Chronicle, 26 August 2005, retrieved 2010-01-24
- ^ WelshStars.co.uk, Retrieved 3 March 2010
- ^ Blanket Communications 8 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 3 March 2010