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Wes Packer

Wes Packer (born 1977) [1] is a Welsh comedian from Rhondda. He began his career in the Poncho Club in Cardiff in 2005 and in August 2006 he won the UK's most prestigious comedy Newcomer award So You Think You're Funny, at which point he was still employed as a computer programmer for his local council. [1] [2] He has been described as an energetic and fearless act. [2] After making his television debut on ITV's comedy show from the Glee Club, Wes is currently featuring on the Paramount Comedy channel's The World Stands Up programme. [ citation needed ] References ^ a b "Stand-up award for new comedian", BBC, 3 September 2006, retrieved 2010-02-01 (he was 29 in 2006) ^ a b Radford, Sarah (2007) "Comedy takes to the streets", Newbury Today , 10 July 2007, retrieved 2010-02-01 External links Official website Wes Packers MySpace page This page is only for reference, If you need detailed information, please check here

Rhod Gilbert

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Not to be confused with Canadian ice-hockey player Rod Gilbert. Rhod Gilbert Gilbert in 2014 Birth name Rhodri Paul Gilbert Born ( 1968-10-18 ) 18 October 1968 (age 50) Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales Medium Stand-up, television, Radio Nationality Welsh Years active 2002–present Genres Observational comedy, Deadpan Subject(s) Everyday life Spouse Sian Harries ( m.   2013 ) Notable works and roles Never Mind the Buzzcocks Walk on the Wild Side Live at the Apollo Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience The Apprentice: You're Fired! Website rhodgilbertcomedian.com Rhodri Paul Gilbert (born 18 October 1968) is a Welsh comedian who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. In 2008 he was nominated for the main comedy award (as the Edinburgh Comedy Awards were then branded). [1] Gilbert appears on television and radio panel shows, has performed stand-up on the Royal Variety Performance, and hosts a weekly show o...

Howard Marks

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For the American investor and author, see Howard Marks (investor). Howard Marks Marks in Germany in 2000 Born Dennis Howard Marks ( 1945-08-13 ) 13 August 1945 Kenfig Hill, Bridgend, Wales Died 10 April 2016 (2016-04-10) (aged 70) Leeds, West Yorkshire, England [ citation needed ] Other names Mr. Nice Occupation Writer Spouse(s) Ilze Kadegis (1967–??) Judy Lane ( m.  1980–2005) Children 4, including Amber Conviction(s) Racketeering (drug trafficking) Criminal penalty Imprisoned for 7 years Dennis Howard Marks (13 August 1945 – 10 April 2016) was a Welsh drug smuggler and author who achieved notoriety as an international cannabis smuggler through high-profile court cases. At his peak he claimed to have been smuggling consignments of the drug as large as 30 tons, [1] and was connected with groups as diverse as the CIA, the IRA, MI6, and the Mafia. He was eventually convicted by the American Drug Enforcement Administration and ha...