John Robins
Critically acclaimed Comedian, Broadcaster, Improvisor & Writer.
Honest, intelligent, versatile, dry, charming with energy, character and fantastic comic timing.
John grew up in Bristol and can easily slip back into various West Country accents.
2017 Winner 'Best Comedy Show' at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2015 Chortle Award Winner for 'Best Compere'
2017 Chortle Award Winner for 'Best Radio' with Elis James
Host of BBC Radio 5 Live with Elis James every Friday @ 1pm
John is a familiar face on TV having appeared on Live At The Apollo (BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), Drunk History (Comedy Central), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave)...
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Accents
- Neutral*
- West Country
- West Country (Bristol) (Just a hint of)
Styles
Other Languages
- French (Basic)
Credits
- BBC Radio 5 Live (Radio, Present-2019) Host.
- Beat The Internet With John Robins (TV, 2018) Host. Dave.
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (TV, 2017) Himself. Channel 4.
- The Last Leg (TV, 2017) Himself. Open Mic.
- The Elis James and John Robins Experience (Theatre, 2016) UK Tour.
- Mock the Week (TV, 2016) Panellist.
- Live Stand Up Gigs (Stage, 2015-05) Various Gigs Across The Country.
- Russell Howard's Stand-Up Central (TV, 2015) Himself. Comedy Central.
- Dilemma (Radio, 2015) Himself. Radio 4.
- The Now Show (Radio, 2015) Himself. Radio 4.
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (TV, 2015) Himself. Dave.
- Drunk History (TV, 2015) Himself. Comedy Central.
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (TV, 2014) Himself. Dave.
- Live At The Comedy Store (TV, 2014) Himself. Comedy Central.
- The News Quiz Show (Radio, 2014) Himself. Radio 4.
- The Elis James And John Robins Show Radio X (Radio, 2013-2015) Himself. Regular Host. Saturdays 10-1pm. XFM.
- Eight Out OF Ten Cats Deal Or No Deal Mash-Up (TV, 2013) Himself. Channel 4.
- What's The Story (Radio, 2012) Himself. BBC Radio Wales.
- Celebrity Deal Or No Deal (TV, 2012) Himself. Channel 4.
- Russell Howard's Good News (Stand-up, 2011) Himself. BBC 3.
- Matt Forde Talk Show (Radio, 2011) Himself. Talksport.
- Word Of Mouth (Radio, 2009) Himself. Radio 4.
- The Jon Richardson Show (Radio, 2009) Himself. BBC 6 Music.
- Arthur Smith's Comedy Club (TV, 2007) Himself. ITV.
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07/04/2021
Tune in to BBC Radio 5 Live every Friday 1-3pm to listen to presenters Elis James and John Robins.
Hilarious, warm and unashamedly ashamed, let their award-winning chemistry get you over the finish line of the working week.
23/09/2020
Be sure to head to the Greenwich Comedy Festival where you can watch a host of STV comedians!
The festival is on from 23rd to the 27th September. Some tickets are still available!
03/07/2020
All 3 of John Robins' stand-up shows are available to buy on Bandcamp for £12!
Those wonderful people at @bandcamp are waiving their fees once again for 24 hours. You can buy all three shows of John's shows in a bundle for £12!