Lengkepan kalimah di handap ieu: Lahir jeung digedékeun di Hampshire, Hardy diajar di Universitas Southampton jeung dimimitian karir stand-up di 1980s, bade meunangkeun
Perrier Comedy Award di Edinburgh Festival Fringe taun 1988. Anjeunna paling dipikawanoh pikeun penampilanana dina acara panel radio sapertos "News Quiz" sareng "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue".