James Acaster
James Acaster is ‘One of comedy’s most original voices’ (Evening Standard)
Distinctive, full of character, intelligence, natural comedy timing and a real, honest delivery.
Has a record breaking 5 consecutive nominations for ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals.
2015 Chortle Award for Best Show, and Best International Show Award at the 2014 New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
Originally from Kettering in Northamptonshire.
http://www.jamesacaster.com
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Credits
- Hypothetical (TV, 2019) Host. Dave.
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Stand-up, 2019) Stand-up
- Repertoire (TV, 2018) Podcast & Online. Netflix.
- Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 (Stand-up, 2018) Himself. Vaudeville Theatre.
- Would I Lie to You? (TV, 2017) BBC1.
- Have I Got News For You (TV, 2015) BBC1.
- Live at The Apollo (TV, 2015) BBC2.
- Josh (TV, 2015) BBC3.
- Never Mind The Buzzcocks (TV, 2013) BBC2.
- Russell Howard's Good News (Stand-up, 2009-2012) BBC2.
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Related news articles
17/01/2020
Hypothetical hosted by James Acaster is back!
Top comedians are posed absurd hypothetical situations and scored on how well they would deal with them. Watch on the 5th February at 10pm on Dave.
18/12/2019
Off Menu!
Episode 42 is out now! nother Christmas Special with hosts Eg Gamble, James Acaster and guest Greg Davies.
26/07/2019
James Acaster takes part in BBC1's 'Pointless Celebrities'
A special comedians edition of the general knowledge quiz, with James Acaster. Watch on Saturday 27th July at 7:35pm on BBC1.
08/03/2019
Who will win a Chortle Award this Year!
Brilliant nominations for our wonderful artists. James Acaster, Kiri Pritchard McLean, Ciaran Dowd, Cariad Lloyd, Adam Buxton with Arthur Smith Hosting. Winners to be announced Monday 18th March!