Whose line is it anyway?
Clive's breakthrough on national television first came about in 1988 with the innovative and excellent comedy improvisation show 'Whose line is it anyway?' on Channel Four. The programme was an enormous success and lined up some of the period's biggest names in comedy. Regulars on the stage included Tony Slattery, Greg Proops and Josie Lawrence. The programme relied as much on their wit as on Clive's. He finished off every show with the catchphrase: "This is me Clive Anderson, saying goodnight. Goodnight".

Clive Anderson Talks Back
By 1989 Clive had his very own comedy chat show on Channel 4. It ran for 10 series before moving over to the BBC in 1996 where it was re-branded as 'Clive Anderson All Talk'. Clive's interviews haven't always gone according to plan. The Bee Gees famously stalked off his set after some of his more offensive remarks, and Richard Branson poured his glass of water over his head when Clive overstepped the mark.

Clive on TV
Clive has also been involved in several documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4; including a six part series called 'Our Man In...' which saw Clive travelling around the world to places well off the proverbial beaten track. He has also hosted the Olivier Awards, the Bafta Craft Awards, the Evening Standard Film Awards and hosted a live debate on Channel 4 during the last General Election. Clive's presenting career also led him to be the face of 'Every Picture Tells a Story' and 'Great Railway Journeys' on the BBC, as well as 'Before the Booker' and 'What If...'

Awards galore
In 1991 Clive was given the industry's 'Comedy Presenter of the Year' Award that was shortly followed by winning the 'Top Channel 4 Presenter' at the British Comedy Awards. Clive is best known for his quick wit, fast delivery and scathing sarcasm.

The author
Clive Anderson isn't just a pretty face on the box. He also writes. His credits include 'Not the Nine O'Clock News', 'Alas Smith and Jones' and 'Around Midnight'. He has also penned skits for Frankie Howard and 'Just for Laughs' for Channel 4. But Clive can also do serious stuff. He writes for national newspapers including 'The Times', 'The Observer', 'The Listener' and has been a regular columnist in 'The Sunday Correspondent'.

On the Radio
As well as his television credits, Clive has been active on the airwaves. In the early 80's he acted as host on 'The Cabaret Upstairs'. He was also chairman for 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' during its early days before it switched from BBC Radio 4 to the television screen. Other broadcasting credits on his CV are 'Time Cycle', 'The News Quiz', 'Unreliable Evidence' , 'The Devil's Advocate' and 'The Real...' for Radio Five Live where he profiled the likes of Gordon Brown, George Bush and Jesus Christ! He has also dabbled in legal affairs programmes for Radio 4.

Did you know?

Clive was nicknamed 'the cuddly assassin'.

He was a member of the Cambridge footlight 1973-1978

Clive is a huge Arsenal supporter.