Elis James
- 44 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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Does it matter if stand-ups tell true stories on stage?
Does it matter if the stories and anecdotes stand-up comedians tell in their shows are actually true?
John Robins & Elis James, BBC, 17th August 2019Interview: woke lads John Robins and Elis James
"You can't have an erect cock coming out an anus on a PG-13 film"
Jordan Bassett, NME, 14th June 2019First online Welsh language comedy platform launched
S4C has today launched what it claims is the world's only online Welsh language comedy platform. The broadcaster will use the platform to commission up-and-coming talent to create short-form content such as stand-up, satire, sketches, mini-sitcoms and musical numbers for YouTube and Facebook.
Chortle, 11th June 2019Elis James and John Robins interview
BBC Radio 5 Live's new comedy recruits talk friendship, mental health and why 'you can't fake' feelings on the radio.
BBC, 6th June 2019Elis and John read out negative social media comments
BBC Radio 5 Live has changed up its Friday schedule with cult comic duo Elis James and John Robins taking the 1-3pm slot. The former Radio X presenters are best friends and complete opposites, and are renowned for their brand of quirky chat and openness around mental health. On May 31 they kicked off their new show by reading out some of the negative reactions to their social media campaign.
BBC, 6th June 2019Interview: John Robins and Elis James
By blending banter with heartfelt discussion, rising radio stars John Robins and Elis James have created a forum that allows men to open up about masculinity and mental health - with jokes attached.
Dan Hancox, The Guardian, 5th May 2019Comedians star in Dave mental health podcast
Channel Dave has launched Conversations Against Living Miserably, a podcast in which comedians share their personal experiences of mental health.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019Elis James and John Robins join BBC Radio 5 Live
Elis James and John Robins are joining BBC Radio 5 Live. The comedians, who have been presenting together on commercial station Radio X since 2014, will host a new weekly entertainment show on the BBC station, beginning on Friday 31st May.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd April 2019Elis James and John Robins leave Radio X
Elis James and John Robins have announced that, after five years on air, they are to bring their popular weekly Radio X show and podcast to an end this weekend.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2019Best comedy books and DVDs of 2018
There are lashings of laughter for Christmas. Bruce Dessau rounds up the pick of the comedy crop on screen and on the page.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 7th December 2018