Jo Brand is a well-known British stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and presenter. She began performing stand-up comedy in 1987 and has since appeared on many comedy television shows both in the UK and in the US. Her first TV series, Jo Brand Through the Cakehole, was nominated for the prestigious British Comedy Awards in 1990. Over the years, she has become well known for her razor sharp wit and acerbic humour, often taking on social and political issues, as well as her own private life. She is also well known for her roles in the BBC comedy Getting On, as well as films such as Vanity Fair and The Iron Lady. In addition to her many on-screen roles, she is also a published author, having released several books in recent years.