You'll no doubt recognise Susan Calman as she's been a regular on our screens for quite some years. The Scottish stand-up comedian and presenter has appeared on numerous BBC Radio 4 shows, including The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t Got a Clue and has even hosted her own TV shows, including her programme on Channel 5, Susan Calman’s Grand Week by the Sea.
Susan Calman’s age
Susan was born on 6 November 1974, currently making her 48 years old.
Does Susan Calman have a wife?
Susan is married to fellow lawyer, Lee Cormack. The couple became civil partners in 2012 and married in 2015.
Speaking about her marriage she said: “Being married does make a difference. I don’t like it when people say it’s just a bit of paper. Not to me, it isn’t. And anyway, it’s something gay people fought for over many years.”
Was she a lawyer?
She was! Before her comic life, Susan was a successful corporate lawyer and even worked on Death Row in America and the United Nations in Geneva.
However, dissatisfied with her career, she decided to pursue comedy at the age of 30 and reached the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards and became a finalist in the ‘Funny Women’ competition.
Susan Calman's TV and radio career
Susan went on to appear on a number of BBC Radio 4 shows from The News Quiz to The Unbelievable Truth and So Wrong it’s Right, as well as presenting on Woman’s Hour and hosting her own award-winning radio series, Susan Calman is Convicted.
She’s taken part as a panellist on TV shows from 8 Out of 10 Cats, to Mock of The Week and even had a cameo in Fresh Meat, back in 2013.
In 2017 she decided to take to the dance floor on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancingand more recently has been presenting her latest programme Cruising with Susan Calman.
Cruising with Susan Calman
You can catch up with Cruising with Susan Calman on Channel 5 which she took over from former presenter Jane McDonald.
The series sees her travel across the globe on some of the world's finest cruise ships getting up to all sorts of fun activities and seeing all the famous sites from the seas.
What is Susan Calman’s height?
Susan is a very petite woman and only 4ft 11" tall.
Does Susan Calman have a baby?
Susan and Lee don’t have children together.
However, the couple do share five rescue cats called Pickle, Daisy Fay Harper, Olivia Pope, Dr Abigail Bartlet and DCI Jane Tennison.
Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out show
Back in 2021, Susan bagged a new TV series with Channel 5, Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out, and it was such a hit that there have already been three series.
The show sees Susan venture off to different destinations across the UK in her beloved vintage campervan, called ‘Helen Mirren’, to see what excitement each place has to offer.
Susan Calman's Secret Scotland
We also loved Susan's tour of Scotland, where she uncovers the untold tales behind some of Scotland's iconic locations.
If you've not seen Secret Scotland, you can watch the trailer below...
Big Antique Adventure with Susan Calman
Another one of Susan's latest shows is the Big Antique Adventure with Susan Calman sees her immerse herself in the antiques industry. Over five episodes, Susan will “find out all there is to know about this multi-million pound trade – covering everything from valuing Britain’s secret stashes, separating the trash from the treasure, spotting the antiques of the future, and even making a few quid for Charity along the way.”
What is Susan Calman’s net worth?
According to The Sun, Susan Calman has a hefty net worth of £57 million.
Is Susan on social media?
You can follow Susan Calman over on Instagram to keep up with her life and her very cute pets. You can also keep up with Susan on Twitter too.
If you want to find out more, you can find out more about Susan on her website, where she also shares news of upcoming programmes and has a gift shop!