Elis James
Natural and charming, with a reassuring warmth, lots of character & brilliant comic timing.
Stand-up comedian, actor & radio broadcaster.
Grew up in Carmarthen, South Wales. His first language is Welsh.
Along with John Robins, he hosts a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 5 Live every Friday from 1pm.
Gold prize for 'Funniest Show' at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020.
2017 Chortle Award for Best Radio (with John Robins).
Winner of the 2006 National Radio Award.
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Other Languages
- Welsh (Fluent)
Credits
- BBC Radio 5 Live (Radio, Present-2019) Host. BBC
- Curious Under the Stars (Radio, 2020-15) Gareth. BBC Radio 4
- Pointless Celebrities (TV, 2020) Himself. BBC
- Tourist Trap (TV, 2019-18) Nez. Comedy Unit
- 'Nabod y Teip (TV, 2019) Various. Writer. Cynyrchiadau Alpha Productions
- Cic Lan yr Archif (TV, 2018) Self. Writer. Cynyrchiadau Alpha Productions
- Josh (TV, 2017-14) Owen. BBC3.
- Be Lucky (Radio, 2017) Dylan. BBC Radio 1
- 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 Radio Show (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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28/09/2022
Catch Matt Lucas & Elis James hosting the Fantasy Football League series on Sky!
Fantasy Football League will delight fans old and new as it honours the format of the cult original series, with Matt and Elis combing over the week’s news for hilarious clips and anecdotes, as well as the return of the much-loved Phoenix from The Flames segment – where a famous moment from footballing history will be recreated with some very well-known faces… Fantasy Football League airs exclusively on Sky Max and streaming service NOW from 29 September.
08/09/2022
Huge congratulations to our BAFTA Cymru award nominees!
This year’s BAFTA Cymru Awards will be back in-person in Cardiff for the first time in two years, with 21 categories spanning craft, performance and production.
17/05/2022
Matt Lucas & Elis James to host Fantasy Football League series on Sky!
Sky has confirmed it is to bring back Baddiel & Skinner's Fantasy Football League format as a 16 episode series, with new hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James. Fantasy Football League will arrive on screens this autumn in time to link in with the 2022 FIFA World Cup
22/12/2021
Elis James and John Robins 'New Year's Eve Eve Party' live streamed concert.
Nine months since their last live-streamed #content, join ELIS JAMES and JOHN ROBINS as they relax with some comedy pals, look back at another strange year, and look forward to the ultra-bright future of 2022. NYEE is the new NYE, and we’re partying (virtually) like it’s the past.