Jon Pointing
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Big Boys review
In keeping with TV comedy trends, Big Boys is a thoroughly authentic story drawn from the real life of its creator - in this case comedian Jack Rooke's experiences of going to college and tentatively exploring his sexuality for the first time.
Chortle, 26th May 2022Starstruck cast confirmed
The cast has been confirmed for Starstruck, the new sitcom starring Rose Matafeo. Nikesh Patel co-stars as the famous film star the lead character sleeps with, and the cast list also includes actors including Emma Sidi, Sindhu Vee and Jon Pointing.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 2021Review: Why you should be catching up with Pls Like
Written by and starring comedian Liam Williams, BBC Three's underrated, brilliantly observed mockumentary Pls Like is now on its third series of lampooning the sort of online culture that's baffling to anyone older than Gen Z.
Sophie Davies, The Custard TV, 1st February 202110 comedians to watch in 2021
Having made a splash with their Insta impressions and lovable lockdown sitcoms, these are the names to look out for this year.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd January 2021Simon Bird directs Pls Like Series 3
Pls Like is to launch a third series next weekend. The social media mockumentary's latest batch of episodes have been directed by The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird.
British Comedy Guide, 13th January 2021Big Boys - a sitcom by Jack Rooke - to be filmed for Channel 4
Channel 4 has ordered Big Boys, a semi-autobiographical sitcom by comedian Jack Rooke about an unlikely friendship between two young men who meet at university.
British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2020Jon Pointing interview
The actor, writer and character comedian on the things that make him laugh the most.
The Guardian, 19th June 2020Plebs is to end with feature-length special
ITV2's sitcom Plebs will not be returning for a sixth series, but it will end with a new feature-length special.
British Comedy Guide, 30th April 2020Plebs to return to ITV2
Plebs will return to ITV2, with filming in Bulgaria set to commence in May.
British Comedy Guide, 16th March 2020Plebs review: Coarse, stupid and very welcome!
Hurray for these revolting Romans.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 1st October 2019