Hugh Dennis FRGS | |
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Birth name | Peter Hugh Dennis |
Born | Kettering, Northamptonshire, England | 13 February 1962
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
Years active | 1989–present |
Genres | Political satire, impressionism, improvisational comedy, insult comedy |
Subject(s) | British politics, family, current events |
Spouse |
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Partner(s) | Claire Skinner (2017–present) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | John Dennis (father) |
Relative(s) | John Dennis Jr. (brother) |
Peter Hugh Dennis FRGS (born 13 February 1962) is an English comedian, presenter, actor, impressionist and writer. He was a panellist in every episode of the comedy show Mock the Week (2005–2022).
He has also appeared in the comedy double act Punt and Dennis with Steve Punt and played Dr Piers Crispin in the sitcom My Hero (2000–2006), Pete Brockman in the sitcom Outnumbered (2007–2016, 2024), Toby in the sitcom Not Going Out (2014–present), and the Bank Manager in the first season of the comedy-drama series Fleabag (2016). He presents the community archaeology television show The Great British Dig (2020–present).