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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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James Acaster clip resurfaces after Ricky Gervais special

"Trans people will all be checking their privilege on the way home, thanks to you, you brave little cis boy," Acaster quipped.

Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 25th May 2022

Brit comics join Just For Laugh's 40th anniversary festival

James Acaster, Tom Allen, Fern Brady, Nish Kumar, Phil Wang and Sindhu Vee will be representing the UK at this year's Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.

Chortle, 25th May 2022

Improv Corner - Improv in the media - Hypothetical The Podcast

In the podcast the tables are turned and this time round the guests put presenters Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster in the limelight and get them to answer hypothetical answers. It is really fun to see how they deal with the questions they are given and the answers that they tend to give as well.

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 23rd May 2022

James Acaster reveals plans for music career amid comedy success

James Acaster has revealed that he's been turning his hand to music amid his successful comedy career, fulfilling a dream he's had since he was a child.

Louise Griffin, Metro, 17th May 2022

James Acaster on why he called out other comedians for 'punching down' at trans community

James Acaster has opened up about his widely praised comedy set, which saw him take aim at comedians who 'punch down' at marginalised communities.

Louise Griffin, Metro, 10th May 2022

James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe interview

With the return of their unashamedly nice TV gameshow Hypothetical, the duo are out to prove you don't need to be mean-spirited to get laughs.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 29th April 2022

Dave launches two comedy podcasts

The channel is launching a Hypothetical spin-off with James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe, plus new format with Jordan Brookes.

Chortle, 28th April 2022

James Acaster and Ed Gamble share their ultimate London meal

We turn the tables on Off Menu hosts James Acaster and Ed Gamble and ask them about their ultimate London meal. They share their dream starter, main, dessert and side dish from London restaurants

Isabelle Aron, Time Out, 14th April 2022

Acaster, Adefope and Ranganathan to narrate Roald Dahl audiobooks

James Acaster, Romesh Ranganathan and Lolly Adefope are to narrate three audio editions of Roald Dahl's James And The Giant Peach, George's Marvellous Medicine and The Witches for Puffin.

Ruth Comerford, The Bookseller, 13th April 2022

The Island review

This nautical panel show is so laugh-free it's a wreck.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 23rd March 2022

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