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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- 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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10/12/2018
A James Acaster Christmas double bill!
James guest stars on Insert Name Here Christmas Special & Celebrity Call Centre at Christmas both on Wednesday 19th December 2018 at 10pm.
05/07/2018
James Acaster & Jessica Knappett battle it out on Taskmaster series 7
The series is set to include fresh new comedians who battle amongst one another, more information to come.
06/06/2018
Brand new series of Mock The Week starring James Acaster
The long running satirical comedy news show returns.Watch on Thursday 7th June BBC2 at 10pm.
11/04/2018
Eight out of Ten Cats with Aisling Bea and James Acaster
Team mates James and Aisling on the popular show. Watch on Friday on channel 4 Friday 13th April at 10:35pm.