Elis James
- 44 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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Jimmy Carr is your host for this enduring takeover of the afternoon quiz show format by the near-the-knuckle satire show. Alan Carr is the big-name guest, but there should be some good stuff from Cariad Lloyd and Kevin Bridges as well. Joining staunch good sport Susie Dent in the dictionary corner, meanwhile, are Radio X's weekend double act Elis James and John Robins, who seem likely to find just the right tone.
John Robinson, The Guardian, 18th August 2017Preview - 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
It's two Carrs for the price of one tonight as Alan Carr appears as a guest team captain on a new series of the panel/game show mash-up.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 18th August 2017Elis James & John Robins star in adult colouring book
Comedians Elis James and John Robins have become the subject of a new adult colouring-in book.
Chortle, 7th August 2017Update: Day 2 Comedy at Latitude Festival 2017
With so much going on all at once at Latitude it's simply impossible to get around everything, but in the spirit of ensuring a sample of all that is on offer, Saturday morning begins with a couple of hours in the Comedy tent.
Nicole Evans, The Reviews Hub, 15th July 2017Chortle Awards 2017 winners
The winners of the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. Winners include Bridget Christie, Romesh Ranganathan, Joel Dommett, Justin Moorhouse and Lolly Adefope.
British Comedy Guide, 20th March 2017Chortle Awards 2017 nominees announced
The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. David Baddiel, Bridget Christie, Richard Gadd, Kieran Hodgson and Stewart Lee are shortlisted for best live show.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017Review: Laughing Point benefit for Centrepoint
Comedy stars raise laughs, and money, for the homeless helpline.
Bruce Dessau, The Independent, 24th January 2017Laughing Point, comedy review
The sharpest wits in showbusiness deliver knockout punchlines.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 24th January 2017Elis James to host Radio 4 stand-up show State Of The Nations
Radio 4 is to record State Of The Nations, a new stand-up series in which Elis James visits clubs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2016New Newcastle Alternative comedy festival at The Stand
Jason Byrne, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons, Ed Gamble and Seymour Mace are among the comedians performing during the 16-day event.
Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Chronicle, 23rd September 2016