This weeks Interview is with Mark Simmons
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Mark Simmons: Jest To Impress
UK Tour 2026
‘Master of the crisp, clean, one line zinger’ **** Evening Standard
Victoria Wood Panel Prize Winner!
Joke Of The Fringe 2024 Winner!
Rapidly-rising star, Mark Simmons - “One of the UK's pre-eminent pun
merchants… the quickest quipster in show business” Evening Standard – hits the
road in 2026 with his new, show Jest To Impress. With a joke for every possible
situation, he sells many thousands of tickets in venues up and down the country.
Mark is Britain’s funniest joke writer (winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe
2024) and is known for his expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-
the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Catch him on this mammoth tour now before he becomes a household name!
Mark said: & quote I’m so excited to go out on tour, it’s the best job in the world. I used to
work on a market stall selling yo-yos and as you can imagine, that had it’s ups and
downs.”
Mark decided to quit his Martial Arts career, before his dream to make Olympics
became a reality, to jump onstage and become a professional stand up comedian
when Seann Walsh asked him to be his tour support.
Mark’s debut tour, Quip Off the Mark, lasted three years with over 215 dates across
the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, selling over 25,000 tickets. He won the
Comic's Comic Award in 2022, the Victoria Wood Panel Prize at the Edinburgh
Comedy Awards in 2023 alongside Danny Ward, and Dave's Joke of the Fringe
Award in 2024 . He was a regular on BBC's Mock The Week and hosts the popular
podcast Jokes with Mark Simmons which has featured the likes of Sarah Millican,
Penn and Teller and Rob Beckett.
Broadcasting around the world, Online, on Digital Smart speakers, smart phones, Alexa skills ( Enable BCR on your Alexa skill on the Alexa app )
You can listen around the town centre on Birley street Blackpool
or Bookmark us to your phone
⦁ AGE 16-25?
⦁ Are you currently not in employment, education or training?
⦁ Are you interested in a fresh challenge but unsure which direction to take?
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⦁ THE NEXT KING’S TRUST 12-WEEK TEAM PROGRAMME
⦁ Dates: TUESDAY 5TH MAY – FRIDAY 24th JULY
⦁ Venue: SOUTH SHORE FIRE STATION, BLACKPOOL.
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⦁ FOR MORE INFORMATION SIMPLY TEXT / WhatsApp OR CALL SUE or LIAM:
07900 268711/07799 115628
⦁ email – ktblackpool@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
⦁ Upon completion of the 12-week programme you will receive
⦁ A Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills.
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⦁ Dear Local Support Organisation and Community Partner,
Do you support people who are aged 16-25?
May 2026 will see Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service & The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s
Trust) based at South Shore Fire Station deliver its 95th and successful TEAM PROGRAMME for the
young people of the area, who are aged between 16-25.
We want your support and referrals for any suitable candidates that you think would benefit from
this excellent opportunity to move forward in 2026.
The King’s Trust 12 Week Programme starting May 5th contains:
⦁ A 4-day residential packed with activities.
⦁ A local work experience placement.
⦁ A community-based local initiative.
⦁ Support and skills development.
⦁ Employability support including CV, application, and interview support.
⦁ Wellbeing support, personal and professional skills development.
⦁ Multiple opportunity to gain experience and learn many new skills.
⦁ Make new friends and build your confidence.
⦁ Receive recongised qualifications.
⦁ Take part in a local graduation event and ceremony.
How to apply or to make an enquiry:
Telephone: 07900 268711/07799 115628
( Simply message a first name, age and postcode and we will get in touch.)
Email: ktblackpool@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
For additional information:
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWcow3__6tU
Starting again this summer 2026
The BCR Dance Party every weekend "Live" on the comedy carpet Tower Headland .
Dance parties ,Prizes, and special guest appearances including live DJs and projection shows all weekend throughout the summer .
over 22.000 people joined the fun in 2025 so we are now hoping 2026 will be even better.
