Quick Info
| Profession | Stand-up comedian, writer and actress |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Barnstaple, Devon, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Lou Sanders
11/10/2026
Lou Sanders announced that a filmed version of her latest stand-up show, No Kissing In The Bingo Hall, will stream on Amazon Prime from 22 October 2026. The special was recorded at the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate in 2025, a venue close to her Thanet roots.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Louise Samantha Sanders is an English stand-up comedian, writer and actress. She won the eighth series of Taskmaster in 2019 and has been a regular on panel shows and Live at the Apollo. |
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| Early Life | Raised in Broadstairs, Kent, after her parents divorced when she was two. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Communication and Cultural Studies, London Metropolitan University |
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Personal Life
| Diet | Vegan |
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| Alcohol | Does not drink alcohol; has reportedly been sober since 2016 |
Family
| Mother | Margaret Sanders (née Lang) |
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| Father | David Sanders |
| Siblings | One older brother |
| Stepfather | A history teacher |
Career
| Stand-up | Performs live shows internationally; her show Shame Pig won joint Best Show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Comedians' Choice Award in 2018; her show No Kissing In The Bingo Hall was filmed at the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate in 2025 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moved out of her family home at the age of 15. | |
| 2. Has been a regular radio host alongside John Robins, Elis James and Ed Gamble. | |
| 3. Co-starred in the 2018 short film Elderflower, which she also wrote and starred in. | |
| 4. Has two cats, Bobert and Baby, and has spoken about plans to live off-grid in the countryside. |
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