British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Josh. Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC
Elis James

Elis James

  • 44 years old
  • Welsh
  • Actor, stand-up comedian and writer

Elis James features

Off Menu. Image shows left to right: James Acaster, Ed Gamble. Credit: Paul Gilbey Live

Off Menu Live, Foil Arms & Hog, Slim's Laughter Connoisseurs - Mark Muldoon's Comedy Diary

Tuesday 17th October 2023

Mark Muldoon witnesses Elis James enter the dream restaurant in a live edition of James Acaster and Ed Gamble's megahit podcast Off Menu, plus he reports back after seeing Irish sketch trio Foil Arms & Hog, and a black comedian showcase courtesy of Live At The Apollo's Slim.

First Gig, Worst Gig Live

Five Years of First Gig Worst Gig - Part 1

Friday 12th February 2021

Acaster's festive fiddler, Horne's painful pint, Mirza's immoral material, Kay's vampire and Calman's vision: these stories and many more in First Gig, Worst Gig's Five-Year Birthday Special.

S4C Comedi Pro

S4C launches online Welsh language comedy platform

Thursday 13th June 2019

Broadcaster S4C has launched an online Welsh language comedy platform called S4C Comedi.

Josh. Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC TV

Elis James interview

Tuesday 20th September 2016

Elis James talks about Series 2 of Josh, and how he now finds himself being an actor as well as a stand-up comedian.

Elis James. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Elis James

Thursday 9th June 2016

Elis James is touring with radio mucker John Robins soon, but we asked about solo weirdness.

Elis James. Copyright: Idil Sukan Live

Elis James, on Benefits

Thursday 19th February 2015

Crims star Elis James on buckets, 'Bob Geldoffing' and nearly blubbing, as he prepares to helm Centrepoint's next Laughing Stock gala.

Powis Castle Live

Gig In A Castle - Isy Suttie & Elis James interview

Thursday 21st June 2012

An interview with Isy Suttie and Elis James, who are performing with Jonny Sweet at a special gig at Powis Castle in Wales on Friday 6th July.

Elis James Live

Interview: Elis James

Sunday 1st August 2010

Welsh comic Elis James was one of the sleeper successes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2009. British Comedy Guide chats to him in advance of his 2010 show.

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