Desiree Burch
Who Desiree Burch is
Desiree Burch is a comedian, writer, actor and theatre-maker who moved from New York to London and won the Funny Women Award in 2015. Her Edinburgh debut, This Is Evolution, was recorded as a special for Live from the BBC on BBC Three, she has recorded a second stand-up special for Comedy Central, and she has hosted Live at the Apollo on BBC Two; her Golden Wrath Tour played the Edinburgh Fringe at Monkey Barrel.
On television she is the host and narrator of Netflix's Too Hot to Handle, competed in the twelfth series of Taskmaster, co-hosted Netflix's Flinch and has appeared on Have I Got News for You, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Mock the Week, with acting parts in The Sandman and Master of None.
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At a glance
- Based in
- London, UK
- Stand-up specials
- This Is Evolution and Comedy Central stand-up special
- Podcasts
- Welcome to Night Vale
- On screen
- Live at the Apollo, Too Hot to Handle, Taskmaster and 7 more
- Official site
- desireeburch.com ↗
Is Desiree Burch on tour?
No upcoming dates on record No upcoming dates are on record right now. That doesn't mean Desiree Burch has stopped touring; their own site is the place to look for new dates: desireeburch.com ↗.
Last checked 11 October 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- This Is Evolution Live from the BBC, BBC Three
- Comedy Central stand-up special
On screen
- Live at the Apollo host, BBC Two
- Too Hot to Handle host and narrator, Netflix
- Taskmaster series 12
- Flinch co-host, Netflix
- Have I Got News for You
- QI
- 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Mock the Week
- The Sandman 2022
- Master of None 2021
Podcasts
- Welcome to Night Vale voice, 2015 to 2017
Comedians like Desiree Burch
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Shappi Khorsandi also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Aisling Bea also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Andi Osho also in The Sandman
- Catherine Bohart also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Ellie Taylor also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Ivo Graham also in Live at the Apollo
- Jamali Maddix also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
- Jon Richardson also in 8 Out of 10 Cats
Career timeline
- 2015Welcome to Night Vale (voice, 2015 to 2017) Podcast or book
- 2021Master of None (2021) On screen
- 2022The Sandman (2022) On screen
Questions and answers
Where is Desiree Burch performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: desireeburch.com ↗.
What stand-up specials have they released?
This Is Evolution and Comedy Central stand-up special.
What podcasts have they been on?
Welcome to Night Vale.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Live at the Apollo (host, BBC Two), Too Hot to Handle (host and narrator, Netflix), Taskmaster (series 12), Flinch (co-host, Netflix), Have I Got News for You and QI, among 10 credits.
Where is Desiree Burch from?
Desiree Burch is based in London, UK, as their record gives it.
What is their official website?
Who are some comedians like them?
Shappi Khorsandi (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats), Aisling Bea (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats), Andi Osho (also in The Sandman), Catherine Bohart (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats) and Ellie Taylor (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats).
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Sources
- Official site ↗ A comedian, writer, actor and theatre-maker, a New York-to-London transplant; the 2015 Funny Women Award; This Is Evolution recorded for Live From The BBC on BBC Three; a second stand-up special for Comedy Central; host of Live At The Apollo on BBC Two; host and voice of Too Hot To Handle; Taskmaster series 12;…
- Official site (Work) ↗ Live at the Apollo (2018 to 2019); Too Hot to Handle (2020 to 2024); Taskmaster (2021); The Sandman (2022); Master of None (2021); A Castle for Christmas (2021); Welcome to Night Vale (2015 to 2017) (as of 11 October 2026)
Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026