Jack Whitehall Returns In 'Bad Education', Here's 9 Facts In 90 Seconds On The Brit Comedy Star

9 Facts In 90 Seconds On 'Bad Education' Star Jack Whitehall
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Jack Whitehall is back on our TV screens in BBC Three's really rather good 'Bad Education', playing Alfie Wickers, 'the worst teacher ever to grace the British education system'.

But despite being pretty much everywhere thanks to his stand-up comedy, TV appearances and acting roles, we still don't know too much about the 26-year-old.

From his early days hosting 'Big Brother's Big Mouth' via his comedic turn in 'Fresh Meat' to his regular appearances on 'A League Of Their Own', Jack's rise to fame has been rapid, so why do we know so little about him?

Well, prepare for all of that to change dear reader, as we present nine easy to swallow, bite size chunks on the bearded one. You'll be an expert in all things Jack in approximately one and a half minute's time...

Jack Whitehall: 9 Facts In 90 Seconds
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1. He went to (posh) schools with the Duchess of Cambridge, Robert Pattinson and Harry Potter's Emma Watson. (credit:Getty Images)
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2. And that isn't the only connection Jack has to Harry Potter - he also auditioned for the lead role, which eventually of course, went to Daniel Radcliffe. (credit:Getty Images)
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3. His full name is Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall. See, told you he was posh. (credit:AP)
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4. His actress mother, Hilary Gish, has appeared in many well known British TV series, including Miranda, The Bill, London's Burning, Minder and The Knock. (credit:AP)
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5. As a teenager, Jack was commissioned to paint a picture of Gyles Brandreth's cat. RANDOM. (credit:AP)
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6. He was crowned the King of Comedy at the 2012 British Comedy Awards. Speaking about winning the award to the Telegraph, he said: “Well, I think I’m already about fifth in line to the throne, so it’s not that big a deal.” (credit:AP)
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7. His godfather is the actor Nigel Havers (most recently seen in 'Corrie' and 'Downton Abbey'). Jack's dad is his agent. (credit:Getty Images)
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8. He has a hairy bum. We know this because he's admitted it came under close scrutiny from the 'Fresh Meat' make-up team when he had to drop his trousers for a scene. He said: "I had to pull down my pants and let them look at my bottom and decide whether or not it should be waxed. They decided they didn't need to because it was a long shot. But having your bum looked at to see if it's too hairy for the screen? Amazing." (credit:Getty Images)
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9. He has turned down 'Strictly Come Dancing' twice, but says: "It is the one thing I would actually quite like to do because I like dancing." (credit:Getty Images)