John Robins
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, broadcaster, improvisor & writer.
Natural, charming & honest with perfect comedy timing.
John grew up in Bristol and can easily slip back into various West Country accents.
Gold prize for 'Funniest Show' at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards 2020.
2017 Winner 'Best Comedy Show' at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Host of BBC Radio 5 Live with Elis James every Friday @ 1pm
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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 Radio Show (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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24/03/2022
New comedy Dave Panel Show 'The Island'.
Across eight episodes, Tom Allen takes on the role of Captain of the SS Unsinkable which has run aground. Thankfully there are four undiscovered islands ahead that the passengers can go and live on. They must make their own personal dream desert island the best and attract the most passengers to win the series. Kemah Bob and Jason Forbes are on hand as they bring 'live' reports from the islands, to make sure nothing is missed. Created by James Acaster, Ed Gamble and John Robins. Watch on Wednesdays on Dave at 10pm
17/03/2022
'A Night For Ukraine' variety show.
With comedy acts from James Acaster, Dan Renton Skinner (Angelos Epithemiou), John Robins, Michael Legge and Shappi Khorsandi. Friday 25th March at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. Get your tickets now!
14/01/2022
'Panic Room' podcast is now live! By John Robins and featuring Olga Koch.
News is everywhere and it’s all bad! So, John Robins has sealed himself in his panic room and he won’t come out until the world’s fixed. Did you know that we’re rapidly running out of Grave Space? Or that the increasing convenience of modern life is slowly infantilizing us? When is someone going to stop social media ripping society apart? And is it possible to eat anything at all without contributing to the destruction of the planet? Listen on Audible.
22/12/2021
Elis James and John Robins 'New Year's Eve Eve Party' live streamed concert.
Nine months since their last live-streamed #content, join ELIS JAMES and JOHN ROBINS as they relax with some comedy pals, look back at another strange year, and look forward to the ultra-bright future of 2022. NYEE is the new NYE, and we’re partying (virtually) like it’s the past.