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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Related news articles
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!
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.