John Robins
Comedian, Broadcaster, Improvisor & Writer.
Honest, intelligent, versatile, dry, charming with energy, character and fantastic comic timing.
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
John grew up in Bristol and can easily slip back into various West Country accents.
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Accents
- Neutral*
- West Country
- West Country (Bristol) (Just a hint of)
Other Languages
- French (Basic)
Credits
- 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 (Theatre, 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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Related news articles
10/05/2019
Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2017 John Robins in his new show- Work In Progress.
★★★★ 'He fills the room with complicated joy' - The Guardian. Join John for his new stand-up show following the critically lauded, sell-out smash, ‘The Darkness Of Robins’. On 15th May, 9:15pm at the Underbelly Southbank.
02/01/2019
The Chortle Comedy Book Festival - John Robins & Elis James
Join Elis and John for a live reading from their debut book The Holy Vible - Sunday 13th January. Book your ticket here now!
14/06/2018
The Book The Bible Could Have Been - The Holy Vible
The full book tour is now on sale! 'Elis and John are my go-to place when I need a bloody good laugh. Properly funny! - Sarah Millican.
02/01/2018
Celebrity Mastermind
John Humphrys puts comedian John Robins in the hot seat. Wednesday 3rd January BBC1 at 7pm.