Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. } All my thoughts are with his family.". It features incidents of bullying, the pressures of teaching and Clive's inability to deal with life when he falls victim to an allegation of assault from a pupil who he sends out of class for misbehaving, throwing his schoolbag after him. // forced if the address starts with http (or also https), but does not link to the current domain However, while creating a program for BBC Radio 4 in 2015 he discovered his roots are actually in Sussex. Miles is married to his beautiful wife Rachel. This clip was always one of my favourites.Thank you for bringing joy into so many lives including mine. Subscribe to Channel 4: https://bit.ly/2v2I6SY Watch the FULL SERIES: https://bit.ly/2FROYtr The funniest moments from series 17 of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, featuring Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Johnny Vegas, Joe Wilkinson and more! He revealed a love of cricket and that he had worked with the Test Match Special team, who had no idea who he was. #seanlock. Im watching clips of him right now laughing and crying. In a statement, comic Lee Mack, a close friend of Lock, hailed him as a true original both in comedy and life. A statement released on Wednesday morning, read: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce . pic.twitter.com/P4zCW6nUPe, 'If I could have my ashes spread anywhere I wanted, I'd have them spread in Piers Morgan's eyes. Lizzo feat. He has gone on to star in the family saga The Durrells, and comedies The Thick Of It, Outnumbered and Rev, as well as presenting The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4 for four years. I think Sean Locks first ever Twitter post (and he only ever posted one other tweet) sums him up beautifully. Sean Lock died after private two-year battle with lung cancer. What a loss. 1:55. var oldonload = window.onload; "I don't know when I'll next go on stage I'll be absolutely in bits," he anticipates. By registering to HELLO! Piers Morgan also celebrated Locks legacy by reminding his followers that Lock once expressed a wish to have his ashes scattered in Morgans eyes. Jimmy then turned to Dictionary Corner and quizzed Susie if Minotaur was good enough for Miles to earn a point for his team. The comedian has sadly passed away aged 58. Miles appeared eight times on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown between 2014 and 2021 where Sean also hosted. ", Comedian Bill Bailey wrote on Twitter: "It's heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock, he was a true original, a wonderful comic. HP10 9TY. Sean Locks The Tiger who Came for a Pint childrens book will always make me laugh. Miles appeared eight times on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown between 2014 and 2021 where Sean also hosted. Sean's legendary career, ranging from stand-up to popular panel shows, saw him make more cohorts and audiences laugh than anyone else in the room. external_links_in_new_windows_load(external_links_in_new_windows_loop); We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. Its heartbreaking to lose my dearest friend Sean Lock , he was a true original, a wonderful comic. function external_links_in_new_windows_loop() { Nostalgic News: Normal People by Sally Rooney Turns 5! The comedy star sadly passed away surrounded by his family on . He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family. Sean Lock; A brilliant comedian, obviously, but just a genuinely hilarious guy too and one of the soundest guys in comedy, from when I first started to when we last had a laugh together. "There's something about writing a novel which is oddly anxiety-inducing," he confides. "I'm at an age now when I can play doctors or lawyers or someone with grey hair in a suit.". Television host Jimmy asked: What have you got?, Miles replied: It's eight letters and the word is Minotaur., READ MORE:Susie Dent: Countdown star addresses major diet change. His agency, Off the Kerb Productions, confirmed the news . If, much like Rachel Riley, youre looking to relive the late comedians funniest moments, here is how to watch full episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats. Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Perhaps my favourite Cats Does Countdown moment, Miles Jupp spoon feeding Sean Lock a whole pot of whelks. j.async = true; Fellow 8 Out Of 10 Cats starsJimmy Carr and Jon Richardson have posted emotional tributes to the late Sean Lock, and it has led to an outpouring of love and support for the comedian on Twitter. I met Paul McCartney because of Sean Locke, just after meeting Sean himself. Others to pay tribute to the comedian included Ricky Gervais, John Bishop, David Baddiel and Jason Manford. pic.twitter.com/tkAswfn6OQ, ???????? '", He would, however, like to expand his repertoire, he says. The "8 Out. } ); We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Miles estimated net worth is $1 million. Youtuber Jaack wrote: "Sean Lock will forever be one of the greatest comedians the UK has ever produced. Such sad news. 3:09. External Links Miles Jupp's Wikipedia page Categories: Contestants in 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Teapot owners pic.twitter.com/A6xibiVXER, Sean Lock on Thatcher remains undefeated. He is featured in movies including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Sherlock Holmes. Ill miss him so much. Such complete brilliance in every comic direction. Writing in the Guardian, Harry Hill said: "He took his. One of the funniest men I ever knew.". Nostalgic News: Whitney Houstons I Have Nothing 30 years on! w[ l ] = w[ l ] || []; A lovely man.". His agent, Off the Kerb Productions, said Lock died at home surrounded by his family: "Sean was one of Britain's finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist. RIP Sean pic.twitter.com/lePue0mRYw, Fellow comedian Jon Richardson tweeted that he "idolised" Lock: "I idolised Sean as a comic long before I became a comedian myself and ten years working alongside him didnt diminish that in the least. I loved him. While his illness wasnt known to the public, his close friends Bailey and Harry Hill kept in touch with Lock, and the pair shared their tributes in The Telegraph. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can . He is a stand-up comedian and actor and is normally seen as a panellist on shows like 8 out of 10 Cats . Petition to make this picture of Sean Lock the replacement for the Leonardo Di Caprio in Django Unchained picture for when you have absolutely got someone. MILES Jupp sighs at the notion that he's going to be incessantly questioned on his boarding school experiences and why he's likely to send his five children to a comprehensive, when we meet to discuss his debut novel, History. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to // ignored Miles Jupp Novel | Fibber in the Heat On 22 August 2011, Miles appeared as the lunchtime guest on Test Match Special. The family moved from Peckham, South London to Monmouthshire, Wales. One sequence that sums Seans work up comes from Claudia Winkleman who, along with Carr is absolutely driven to tears and near-suffocation by what he says, stutters you have to stop speaking so she can compose herself and breathe again. In September 2015, he replaced Sandi Toksvig as the host of The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4. display: none; If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can . RIP the great Sean Lock. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to News of Lock's death at the age of 58 was announced . .postid-1764461 .panel-signup { I will miss him so much. Ill miss him so much. .page-id-1799240 .entry-title { For much of his life, Miles believed he was of Belgian stock, descended from 16th-century Huguenot immigrants. "I did waste a lot of time trying to be funny in lessons, but it was really liking comedy that made me want to do it. Let us know your favourite Sean Lock moments in the comments below. US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Some of his other television movie appearances include: 2021 A Very British Scandal I loved him. A unique and brilliant comic voice. (Error Code: 102006) Piers Morgan, 56, was among those left shocked and upset by the. Richardson said in a tweet that he idolised Lock long before he came to work in comedy himself. Seans iconic use of mascots in Cats Does Countdown includes the Pickpocket of the Year award (I didnt win it) and the undisputed greatest childrens book of all time: The Tiger Who Came for a Pint. Seans antics range from cringe-inducing (drinking bin juice) to outright gross (the kitty litter challenge), whilst his self-deprecating, moody persona is both a goldmine for jokes and a beautiful trampoline for colleagues and close friends Jimmy Carr and Jon Richardson to bounce off. dm.AjaxData.push({ et: et,d: d,ssid: ssid,ad: ad}); , Comedian Diane Morgan tweeted: "So sad to hear about Sean Lock. Sean Lock: 8 Out of 10 Cats comedian dies aged 58 This video cannot be played because of a technical error. Lock's agent confirmed the news to The Guardian on Wednesday, sharing that the late comic died at . A statement from Locks agent Off The Kerb Productions said: It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 7, Episode 3 - Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons Shennaottss Follow 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 7, Episode 3 - Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons:Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Miles Jupp, who take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. [CDATA[ */ But for us it's been really good to spend a lot of time together. She replied: No. He explained: Inotaur. s.src = 'https://au-script.dotmetrics.net/door.js?d=' + document.location.host + '&t=other'; h.appendChild(s); I loved him. A true original both in comedy and life. Both teams were given 30 seconds to put together a word from a selection. R.I.P you genius #SeanLock. Like this story? //