Hattie Hayridge
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Hattie Hayridge is a British
stand-up comedienne
and actress, best known for the role of the female version of Holly
in Red Dwarf
during the third, fourth and fifth series, along with the role of Hilly in Parallel Universe
, the final episode of the second series.
After graduating from the University of Sussex
, she started her working life in the Civil Service at HMSO
in London, before moving into stand-up comedy. Hayridge has performed on Perry And Croft: The Sitcoms, Lenny Goes To Town with Lenny Henry
, and Alter Ego. She has also written for two shows, Rory Bremner
and Carrott-U-Like
, and has made numerous guest appearances on other shows including the German-Canadian sci-fi series Lexx
where she played Sub-Warden Heidi in the third episode of the fourth season called "P4X".
In 2009, she starred alongside Phill Jupitus
, Marcus Brigstocke
and Sanjeev Bhaskar
in the UK tour of the hit American improvisation show, Totally Looped.
Hayridge appeared on Robert Llewellyn's CarPool in March 2010. Hattie said that the previous year she was asked to tell a joke
at US Immigration
in order to prove her occupation as 'comedian
', she told the official: "The reason I'm here is I want to go to Disney Land. The nice bits obviously, not the touristy bits".
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
stand-up comedienne
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
and actress, best known for the role of the female version of Holly
Holly (Red Dwarf)
Holly is the ship's computer on the science fiction situation comedy Red Dwarf.The character is played by Norman Lovett in Series I and II and, following a "head sex change" to look like his parallel universe alter ego "Hilly", played by Hattie Hayridge in the series 3 episode Backwards, is female...
in Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf is a British comedy franchise which primarily comprises eight series of a television science fiction sitcom that aired on BBC Two between 1988 and 1999 and Dave from 2009–present. It gained cult following. It was created by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, who also wrote the first six series...
during the third, fourth and fifth series, along with the role of Hilly in Parallel Universe
Parallel Universe (Red Dwarf episode)
"Parallel Universe" is the sixth and last episode of science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf series two, and the twelfth in the series run. It premiered on the British television channel BBC2 on 11 October 1988...
, the final episode of the second series.
After graduating from the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
, she started her working life in the Civil Service at HMSO
Office of Public Sector Information
The Office of Public Sector Information is the body responsible for the operation of Her Majesty's Stationery Office and of other public information services of the United Kingdom...
in London, before moving into stand-up comedy. Hayridge has performed on Perry And Croft: The Sitcoms, Lenny Goes To Town with Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry
Lenworth George "Lenny" Henry, is a British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.- Early life :...
, and Alter Ego. She has also written for two shows, Rory Bremner
Rory Bremner
Roderick "Rory" Keith Ogilvy Bremner, FKC is a Scottish impressionist, playwright and comedian, noted for his work in political satire...
and Carrott-U-Like
Jasper Carrott
Jasper Carrott OBE is a British comedian, actor, television presenter and personality.-Early life:...
, and has made numerous guest appearances on other shows including the German-Canadian sci-fi series Lexx
Lexx
Lexx is a science fantasy television series that follows the adventures of a group of mismatched individuals aboard the organic space craft Lexx. They travel through two universes and encounter planets including a parody of the Earth....
where she played Sub-Warden Heidi in the third episode of the fourth season called "P4X".
In 2009, she starred alongside Phill Jupitus
Phill Jupitus
Phillip Christopher Jupitus is an English stand-up and improvised comedian, actor, performance poet, musician and podcaster....
, Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Brigstocke
Marcus Alexander Brigstocke is an English comedian, actor and satirist who has worked extensively in stand-up comedy, television, radio and in 2010-2011 musical theatre. He is particularly associated with the 6.30pm comedy slot on BBC Radio 4, having frequently appeared on several of its shows...
and Sanjeev Bhaskar
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Sanjeev Bhaskar, OBE is a British Indian comedian, actor and broadcaster, best known for his work in the BBC Two comedy series Goodness Gracious Me and as host of The Kumars at No. 42...
in the UK tour of the hit American improvisation show, Totally Looped.
Hayridge appeared on Robert Llewellyn's CarPool in March 2010. Hattie said that the previous year she was asked to tell a joke
Joke
A joke is a phrase or a paragraph with a humorous twist. It can be in many different forms, such as a question or short story. To achieve this end, jokes may employ irony, sarcasm, word play and other devices...
at US Immigration
Immigration to the United States
Immigration to the United States has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of the history of the United States. The economic, social, and political aspects of immigration have caused controversy regarding ethnicity, economic benefits, jobs for non-immigrants,...
in order to prove her occupation as 'comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
', she told the official: "The reason I'm here is I want to go to Disney Land. The nice bits obviously, not the touristy bits".
Books
- Random Abstract Memory (autobiography) Penguin (UK), 1998. ISBN 978-0140260939
- Sit-Down Comedy (contributor to anthology, ed Malcolm HardeeMalcolm HardeeMalcolm Hardee was an English comedian, author, comedy club proprietor, compère, agent, manager and "amateur sensationalist"....
& John Fleming) Ebury Press/Random House, 2003. ISBN 978-0091889241