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Hypothetical. James Acaster
James Acaster

James Acaster

  • 39 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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James Acaster: latest special more personal than ever

The show was filmed in December 2019 at the EartH theatre in London after an extended world tour that included the West End. The title, Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999, is not explained in the special itself; rather, it's a reference to jokes that were cut before the taping (seen here on The Jonathan Ross Show), which feels uniquely fitting for this delightful hodgepodge.

Katie Mears, Vulture, 3rd March 2021

UK's trans stand-ups find comedy in hostile climate

With opposition to transgender issues regularly expressed by mainstream British figures, the country's trans comedians are often just trying to assert their humanity.

Alex Marshall, The New York Times, 26th February 2021

Hypothetical, Dave, review: Fun if a little forced

While the panel show leans into host James Acaster's surreal nature, it can feel too organised.

Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 11th February 2021

Comedy podcasts round-up 3

No fewer than three comics launch podcasts related to the one thing we can't do - travel.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 3rd February 2021

Stand-ups unite for sitcom to save comedy club

When venues were closed by the pandemic, James Acaster, Maria Bamford and other top comics got to work on a web series to rescue The Bill Murray in London.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st January 2021

Piers Morgan rages at 'pasty weasel' James Acaster

Piers Morgan let rip at James Acaster, branding him a "pasty weasel" after the comedian told Lorraine Kelly to "go f***herself" when, on The Last Leg, she selected Morgan as her hero.

The Mirror, 4th January 2021

James Acaster is an audacious king of comedy

Two years on, the Kettering comic's show Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 remains personal, painful and electrifying. What will he do next?

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st December 2020

Comedians accuse Big Fat Quiz Of The Year of sexism

Comedians have denounced Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz Of The Year as sexist. Acts have taken to social media to point out that the Boxing Day episode of the panel show features no female comedians.

British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020

Big Zuu Series 2 line-up announced

The line-up of guests appearing in the forthcoming second series of Big Zuu's Big Eats has been announced by Dave.

British Comedy Guide, 15th December 2020

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