Who is Ed Byrne? Stand-up comedian who;s appearing in BBC Two’s Pilgrimage: The Road To Santiago
ED Byrne is known for his quick wit and good humour, thanks to his career as a comedian.
We take a look at his life so far, plus find out when you can catch him on TV...
Who is Ed Bryne?
Ed, 45, was born April 16, 1972, and is an Irish stand-up comedian, voice over artist and actor.
Ed's first TV appearances included The Big Big Talent Show and Blind Date.
He also appeared in Father Ted as a teenager mocking Father Ted and two other priests on a phone chat line, in the episode A Christmassy Ted.
Ed has also presented TV shows Uncut! Best Unseen Ads and Just for Laughs, and is a regular guest on The Panel, HeadJam, Mock the Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
What stand-up tours has Ed done?
In 2006 Ed toured the UK, with his greatest hits set.
Ed has performed six sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and three sell-out UK tours.
He has also had huge success on the international circuit where he has performed to audiences in Canada, France, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
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What is Pilgrimage: The Road To Santiago? When can I watch it?
Pilgrimage: The Road To Santiago started on March 16, at 9pm, on BBC Two.
The three-part series tracks famous faces - some religious and others atheists - as they swap the comforts and trappings of fame for 15 days to take part in Spain's Camino de Santiago.
The group - made up of a variety of faiths and beliefs, including Christian, atheist and humanist - will live as simple pilgrims.
Staying in traditional hostels and carrying everything they need on their backs, the seven pilgrims will travel through vast mountain ranges and stunning landscapes in France and Spain as they explore the spiritual meaning of the Camino de Santiago