Alan Carr
Alan Carr is a comedian known for his work in television and his former talk show, Chatty Man.
Notable Quotes
"Since I was a boy in Northampton, I've always dreamt big, and have always been enchanted with the history and romance of a stately home and as I turn 50, I feel it's my time."View Story →
"Some men when they have a midlife crisis buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail, but me - I want my very own castle."View Story →
"Comedy is so subjective... Mrs Brown's Boys wins every year, why am I even here?"View Story →
"Just anyone that's sweating and giggling."View Story →
Related Stories
Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?
The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.
September 26, 2026Alan Carr holds back tears on special night at National Television Awards
The comedian and Celebrity Traitors win big - see a full list of winners and nominees from the 26th edition of the awards.
September 9, 2026Alan Carr lodges plans to turn castle potting shed into café
The Celebrity Traitors winner bought 19th Century Ayton Castle earlier this year and will turn it into a home for his TV programme.
September 3, 2026Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.
July 7, 2026Alan Carr doesn't want them, do you? Contents of comedian's castle to be sold
The sale includes dozens of items from a "concrete menagerie" of animals, figures and rural scenes.
June 27, 2026Why has Alan Carr bought a castle and where is it?
The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway.
February 23, 2026