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James Acaster

James Acaster

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

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James Acaster reveals why he bombed at the Palladium

Recalling the event on White Wine Question Time, Acaster told Kate Thornton trying out new material on Tonight At The London Palladium in 2017 probably wasn't his best idea.

Jayne Cherrington-Cook, Yahoo, 3rd October 2020

The stand-ups who took over children's TV

Is performing for young audiences easier? Far from it say the comedians who do clubs at night and CBBC shows by day.

Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 10th September 2020

Gamble & Acaster's podcast notches 30 million downloads

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster - the award-winning podcast that invites a special guest into the 'dream restaurant' to order their favourite meal - has been downloaded over 30 million times in just over three series.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd July 2020

James Acaster backs bid to save Wicksteed Park

James Acaster has backed a bid to save the theme park he recreated in meringue on jamesThe Great British Bake Off.

BBC, 21st June 2020

Best Comedy Podcast 2020 nominees revealed

Brian & Roger, Dear Joan And Jericha, Josh Berry's Fake News, Kurupt FM, Mind Canyon and Off Menu are nominated in the British Podcast Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 19th May 2020

James Acaster interview

The stand-up discusses podcasts, Irish comedy and why 2016 was the best year for music.

Shilpa Ganatra, The Irish Times, 18th May 2020

Comedians of the month: lockdown edition

I cannot be alone in thinking that I have watched everything that Netflix, Sky Go and Amazon Prime have to offer, so any unheard-of recommendations that I find from friends, I cherish. Therefore, I thought I'd write my own cheat-sheet of comedy shows and podcasts that are easily accessible and will certainly distract you from everything going on in the news or on MyEd.

Honey Kettle, The Student Newspaper, 7th May 2020

Off Menu wins Comedy Podcast World Cup

Off Menu, the foodie fantasy podcast hosted by comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster, has won an online poll in a tightly fought contest.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th April 2020

Chortle Awards 2020 nominees

Bob Mortimer, Greg Davies, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Allen are amongst the nominees for the Chortle Awards 2020. Jonny Pelham, Jessica Fostekew and Catherine Cohen have two nods.

British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2020

Streaming with laughter: 50 best stand-up comedy shows

From Bill Hicks to Hannah Gadsby, Dave Chappelle to Josie Long - here are 50 specials you can watch right now.

Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Ellen E Jones, Brian Logan and Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 22nd February 2020

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