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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- Hypothetical (TV, 2020) Host. Dave.
- 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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16/09/2021
Don't miss James Acaster and Cariad Lloyd on QI!
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'. Watch on Thursday 16th September at 10pm on BBC Two.
20/08/2021
New Amazon Prime modern movie musical, with a bold tale on the classic fairytale ‘Cinderella’.
Starring James Cordon and James Acaster who voice the Footman/ Mouse. Our ambitious heroine has big dreams and with the help of her fab Godmother, she perseveres to make them come true. Available on Amazon Prime from the 3rd September.
25/06/2021
'Off Menu' Live with James Acaster and Ed Gamble.
For the first time ever, Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite an audience to the dream restaurant for a live edition of their smash-hit podcast, Off Menu. Fri 30 Jul, 8pm at the Royal Festival Hall. Get your tickets now!
23/12/2020
Your annual comedy panel show the Big Fat Quiz of the Year is back!
This year with James Acaster & David Mitchell. Tune in to Channel 4 on Boxing Day at 9:05pm