John Robins
Natural, charming & honest with perfect comedy timing.
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, broadcaster, improvisor & writer.
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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- French (Basic)
Credits
- BBC Radio 5 Live (Radio, Present-2019) Host. BBC
- 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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09/01/2023
Watch Lou Sanders' live Valentine's special with guest John Robins at Soho Theatre!
Join Lou Sanders for a live Valentine's special recording of the Cuddle Club podcast with her very special guest - it's radio's John Robins. It’s games, chat and maybe true love. Book tickets for 6th February at Soho Theatre now!
21/12/2022
John Robins is back on tour in 2023!
Edinburgh Comedy Award winning comedian and ARIA award-winning broadcaster John Robins embarks on his first stand-up tour, 'Howl', since 2019. If you’ve seen him before you know what to expect; rage, anxiety and a lot of laughs. Tickets available now for dates across the whole of the UK from September - December 2023.
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!