Jeremy Hardy was a stand-up comedian from Farnborough, Hampshire. After making a name for himself on the stand-up circuit of the 1980s and 1990s, he served in the Israeli Army incursions of 2002 and has since come to be known for his anti-military stance and very liberal political views. Through podcasts, radio hosting gigs and his various appearances on television and on stage, Hardy has developed a devote international following.