John Robins (I)
- 42 years old
- English
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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John Robins: Gambling almost cost me my life
John Robins has opened up about his gambling addiction as he backs a new campaign to help those with problems.
Chortle, 23rd March 2022John Robins and Elis James writing book about mental health
John Robins and Elis James are writing their second book. How Do You Cope? Notes on Strength, Resilience and Finding Ourselves, is set to be published on 2nd February 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2022Ian Cognito film wins award
A film charting the life and times of controversial British comedian Ian Cognito has won a major award at an American film festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021Brighton Comedy Garden review
Lou Sanders, Ed Gamble and John Robins cracked jokes for an acres-wide crowd, with David O'Doherty's delightful stream of consciousness the highlight.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 16th July 2021Tom Allen to host Dave show The Island
Tom Allen will front channel Dave's new format The Island, which has been devised by comedians James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Lloyd Langford and John Robins.
British Comedy Guide, 5th May 2021Comedies nominated in Audio & Radio Industry Awards
The nominees for the Audio & Radio Industry Awards 2021 (ARIAS) include The Musical Life Of..., Sketchtopia, The Skewer, Jason Manford and the podcasts Alan Partridge: From The Oasthouse and Kim Noble: Futile Attempts (At Surviving Tomorrow).
British Comedy Guide, 21st April 2021Luminaries of Lockdown: part two
Here's our second-round up of the luminaries of lockdown, some of the streaming gigs, social media feeds, podcasts and more who have done so much to provide laughs over the past 12 months.
Chortle, 30th March 2021John Robins launches pub podcast
John Robins is launching a new podcast series celebrating his love of the Great British pub. The Moon Under Water launches on April 12 - the same day pubs across England are allowed to reopen their beer gardens and outdoor spaces.
Chortle, 29th March 2021Staged and Gone Fishing win Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Staged and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing have won prizes in the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2021. Additionally, Elis James and John Robins were the winners in the podcast category.
British Comedy Guide, 12th March 2021French & Saunders to star in Radio 4 comedy
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will star in Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?, a one-off festive Radio 4 comedy about two sisters. Radio 4's other festive highlights include new episodes of Ed Reardon's Week and Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!.
British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2020