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Hypothetical. James Acaster
James Acaster

James Acaster

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

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New online sitcom with BCG Pro writers announced

Producers Turtle Canyon have announced six-part online sitcom Content, with 18 further associated spin-off episodes. Some of its writers were identified through a BCG Pro search for talent.

British Comedy Guide, 29th October 2019

Progress 1000: London's most influential people: comedy

The most influential people in London for comedy.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd October 2019

The 50 best comedians of the 21st century

Steve Coogan is the funniest Brit, coming second on the list, with American Tina Fey coming first. Once again, in a mirroring of a Channel 4 poll in 2007, Stewart Lee came 41st.

Hannah J Davies, Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Brian Logan and Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 18th September 2019

James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 review

Five-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee continues to evolve and improve in his new two-part show.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th September 2019

James Acaster, ballet expert (according to Amazon)

Bizarrely, the comic's new tome Perfect Sound Whatever is currently listed as No1 in the charts for the 'ballet biography' genre on Amazon.

Chortle, 12th September 2019

Review: Perfect Sound Whatever, by James Acaster

James Acaster's second book covers the same annus horriblis as his current, brilliant tour show Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 - but with more about the music of 2016. A lot more.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th September 2019

Why James Acaster thinks 2016 was music's best year

In his new book, Perfect Sound Whatever, the comedian argues 2016 was the greatest ever year for music. And, to be fair, he puts forward a compelling case.

Steven McIntosh, BBC, 22nd August 2019

The 10 best stand-up shows and comedy festivals to book

From Jerry Seinfeld's first UK show in eight years to tiny fringe festivals, our comedy critic picks 10 must-see events for this July and August.

Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 27th June 2019

Hypothetical Series 2 confirmed

Hypothetical, the panel show hosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, will return to channel Dave for eight more episodes.

British Comedy Guide, 21st June 2019

James Acaster up for an Australian comedy award

He only the second Brit ever to be nominated for the Helpmann, after Ross Noble.

Chortle, 20th June 2019

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