Leigh Francis
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- His father died of cancer aged 47.
- Discovered by presenter Davina McCall, performing in-roll stand up comedy.
- His first television role was on Dom and Kirk's Nite O Plenty.
- Lives in Camden Town, London, with his wife Jill Carter and their daughter Matilda.
- His major television breakthrough came when Channel 4 offered him a £250,000 deal to produce a series based on his portrayal of television characters. Bo' Selecta! was born.