Elis James
Stand Up, Actor & Radio Broadcaster.
Friendly, relatable, an everyman. Has natural charm, lots of character and perfect comic timing.
Born in Carmarthen, South Wales. His first language is Welsh.
Winner of the 2006 National Radio Award.
2017 Chortle Award for Best Radio (With John Robins)
Along with John Robins, he hosts a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 5 Live every Friday from 1pm.
Elis is also a prominent face on TV, known for starring in BBC3 sitcoms 'Crims' and most recently, Owen in 'Josh'.
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Other Languages
- Welsh (Fluent)
Credits
- BBC Radio 5 Live (Radio, 2019) Host.
- Josh (TV, 2017-14) Owen. BBC3.
- Funny Valentine TV mini series (TV, 2015) Huunting. BBC
- Crims (TV, 2015) Luke. Regular. BBC3.
- Ankle Tags (Radio, 2015) Gruff. BBC Radio 2.
- The Elis James And John Robins Show Radio X (Radio, 2013-2015) Himself. Regular.
- Here Be Dragons (Radio, 2013) Various. BBC Radio Wales.
- Love Matters (TV, 2013) Eddie. Sky.
- Social Club FM (Radio, 2013) Rex And Steve News. BBC Radio Wales.
- The Committee Meeting (TV, 2013) Rex And Steve News. BBC3.
- Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes (Radio, 2012) Various. BBC Radio Wales.
- Miss Wright By Isy Suttie (TV, 2012) Coffee Shop Man. Sky Living.
- Stand Up For The Week (TV, 2011-2012) Himself.
- Dave's One Night Stand (TV, 2011) Himself. Dave.
- Show And Tell (TV, 2011) Himself. E4.
- Sarah Millican's Support Group (Radio, 2011) Welsh Man. BBC Radio 4.
- The Rob Brydon Show (TV, 2011) Himself. BBC2.
- 8 Out of Ten Cats (TV, 2011) Himself. Ch4.
- 8 Out Of Ten Cats Does Deal Or No Deal (TV, 2011) Himself. Ch4.
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Related news articles
06/07/2020
Listen to the latest series of Ankle Tag on BBC Radio 4, starring Elis James and Katy Wix, and with Jon Pointing, Emma Sidi, Robert Bathurst and Emily
Elis plays a fraudster dad who is released on parole and cons his way in to living with his son.
28/05/2020
For one night only: The Elis James & John Robins & Ed Gamble & Michael Crosby Show!
Sunday May 31. Online, streamed worldwide. Doors 7.45pm. Show 8.00pm. Tickets £6. £1 from every purchase will be shared between two charities; Welsh Women’s Aid and Standing Together Against Domestic Violence.
20/05/2020
Huge congratulations to Arielle, John & Elis, Stevie Martin and Ed & James for their Podcast Award Nominations!
Love Island: The Morning After, Elis James and John Robins Radio 5Live Podcast, Elis' Welsh Speaking podcast Dwy Iaith, Un Ymennydd, Nobody Panic and Off Menu have been nominated!
17/05/2019
John Robins and Elis James will present a new show on BBC Radio 5 Live every Friday.
The duo will present a new two-hour show from 1pm-3pm every Friday on BBC Radio 5 Live to help kick-start the weekend with a mix of comedy, fun features, guests and callers. The show will also be released as podcast on BBC Sounds. Starts Friday 31st May.