English impressionist, television writer, and radio presenter
Matt Forde
Forde in 2018
Born (1982-11-06 ) 6 November 1982 (age 43) Occupation(s) Writer, comedian, presenter, podcast host Website www
Matt Forde (born 6 November 1982) is an English comedian, impressionist, writer and presenter.
Forde attendedBecket School inWest Bridgford , Nottingham, where he gained English, History, and Economics A-levels in 1999.[ 1]
His mother is a former nun.[ 2] Labour Party when he was 15 and became a member and associate of the party.[ 3] Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader, he gave up his membership.[ 4]
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Forde regularly broadcast withRussell Howard andJon Richardson on their shows onBBC Radio 6 (2007–2010).[ 5] Unspun with Matt Forde Dave .[ 6] Absolute Radio 'sRock 'N' Roll Football with fellowNottingham Forest fan Matt Dyson.[ 7] Spitting Image Donald Trump ,Boris Johnson ,[ 8] Keir Starmer .[ 9]
Forde wrote the memoirPolitically Homeless , published byQuercus Books in 2020.[ 10] [ 11]
Forde co-hosts theWondery podcastBritish Scandal withAlice Levine ,[ 12] [ 13] Down the Dog withJon Richardson ,[ 14] The Political Party .[ 15] [ 11]
In 2022, Forde held a live comedy tour titled "Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right".[ 16] [ 17]
In 2024, Forde performed his "The End of an Era Tour," and did theRoyal Variety Performance for the second time in December 2024.
In May 2025, Forde presented The Matt Forde Focus Group, a political comedy show on Radio 4.
Forde married his partner Laura in 2023.[ 18]
In October 2023, Forde announced via hisTwitter account that he would be undergoing surgery for a spinetumour . The base of his spine was removed during the surgery and he had to use walking sticks while readjusting to walking again.[ 19] [ 18]
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