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)...
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.
Teams
Video Samples
Related news articles
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!
25/06/2020
Catch John Robins and Ed Gamble in The Lou Sanders International Chat Show!
The show will be live streamed at 8pm on 26th June.
28/05/2020
For one night only: The Elis James & John Robins & Ed Gamble & Michael Crosby Show!
Sunday May 31. Online, streamed worldwide. Doors 7.45pm. Show 8.00pm. Tickets £6. £1 from every purchase will be shared between two charities; Welsh Women’s Aid and Standing Together Against Domestic Violence.
20/05/2020
Huge congratulations to Arielle, John & Elis, Stevie Martin and Ed & James for their Podcast Award Nominations!
Love Island: The Morning After, Elis James and John Robins Radio 5Live Podcast, Elis' Welsh Speaking podcast Dwy Iaith, Un Ymennydd, Nobody Panic and Off Menu have been nominated!