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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 2022James 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 2022James 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 2022Dave 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 2022James 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 2022Acaster, 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 2022The Island review
I watched Dave's new comedy format The Island, not knowing it had been devised by stand-ups James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lloyd Langford and John Robins when they got stranded in New York by a storm. That fact came as something as a surprise, given the show feels less than an idea created organically by some fine comic minds, and more like the brainchild of a UKTV exec trying to engineer something to fill a Taskmaster-shaped hole left after their biggest show got poached by Channel 4.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd March 2022The Island review
This nautical panel show is so laugh-free it's a wreck.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 23rd March 2022James Acaster returns to Kettering to offer stand-up tutoring
Five students at Kettering Science Academy (KSA) are learning how to be a stand-up comedian from one of the best - after James Acaster helped launch a training workshop for state school students in his hometown.
Sam Wildman, Northamptonshire Telegraph, 21st March 2022Chortle Awards 2022 shortlist revealed
The nominees have been announced for the Chortle Awards 2022, with Bob Mortimer, Liz Kingsman and Adam Rowe leading the shortlists, with two nominations apiece.
British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2022