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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03/09/2020
Congratulations to Sion Daniel Young, Ruth Wilson and Elis James on their BAFTA Cymru nominations!
Sion has been nominated for Best Actor for his role as Gethin in The Left Behind, Ruth has been nominated for Best Actress for her role as Mrs Coulter in His Dark Materials and Elis has been nominated for Best Presenter for his work on Elis James Funny Nation! The Award ceremony is to take place on 8th October!
20/07/2020
Congratulations to Elis James for winning Best Podcast in the Welsh Language at the British Podcast Awards 2020!
The judges felt “the host was completely at ease and warm whilst interviewing the guests, who were interesting and insightful. The subject matter is something that anyone that speaks Welsh can relate to.”
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.