Who is Simon Evans? Comedian and Radio 4 host who has appeared on Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow

SIMON Evans is familiar face both on TV and the comedy circuit.

But what shows has he been on? And is he going on tour this year? Here's what we know...

Who is Simon Evans? What's his background?

Simon Evans, 52, was born May 9, 1965 and is an English comedian.

He is best known for his BBC Radio 4 series Simon Evans Goes to Market.

He is also known for his hugely popular stand up tours.

Simon  has also been a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival since 2000.

What TV shows has Simon been on?

Simon has appeared on many comedy TV shows, which include:

• Edinburgh Nights (BBC2)
• The Comedy Store (Five)
• The Stand Up Show (BBC1)
• Life's a Pitch (BBC1)
• The Comedy Network (Five)
• Five's Company (Five)
• Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow (BBC1) (2010)
• Dave's One Night Stand (Dave)
• Mock the Week (BBC2) (
• Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums (Dave)
• Live at the Apollo (BBC1) (2013)
• The Big Questions (BBC1)

Is Simon going on tour?

Simon will be heading out on tour this year, which kicks off on April 29, 2018.

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