Tim Renkow
- American
- Writer, producer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
BBC Festival Of Comedy 2023: Stand-up showcase
Review of the opening night gig at the Glee, Cardiff.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 25th May 2023Tim Renkow on Jerk: 'Disabled people don't get to be flawed'
BBC Three talks to Tim Renkow about the new series of the comedy drama Jerk and his character's quest to find true love.
Anya Ryan, BBC, 14th March 2023James Norton as a disabled jazz drummer? How Jerk's black humour is revolutionising comedy
The deliciously dark comedy about a man with cerebral palsy is back - and now, celebs are lining up to star in it ... and to make you squirm like never before.
Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 14th March 2023Review: Jerk, BBC Three
We won't give too much more away, but let's just add that Renkow and co-writer Shaun Pye go to places you wouldn't expect a sitcom to go to.
Beyond The Joke, 14th March 2023James Norton to appear in Jerk Series 3
Tim Renkow's sitcom Jerk returns to BBC Three this spring, with Happy Valley star James Norton amongst those joining the cast.
British Comedy Guide, 10th February 2023BBC Comedy Festival Live review
Reviews of the stand-ups showcased in Newcastle.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th May 2022Channel 4 launches Jokes Only A ... Can Tell series
Channel 4 has ordered the online series Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, showcasing Muslim, disabled, Jewish, Nigerian and lesbian acts.
British Comedy Guide, 16th May 2022Jerk to return for Series 3
Jerk, the BBC Three sitcom starring Tim Renkow, is to return for a six-part third series.
British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2022BBC Comedy Festival 2022 set for 11th to 13th May in Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne will host the BBC's first Comedy Festival. The three day event - 11th to 13th May 2022 - is aimed at comedy producers and those looking to break into or advance their career in the industry.
British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2022BAFTA TV Awards 2022 nominations
Alma's Not Normal, Motherland, Stath Lets Flats and We Are Lady Parts have gained BAFTA nominations. Meanwhile Aimee Lou Wood, Aisling Bea, Anjana Vasan, Natasia Demetriou, Rose Matafeo, Jamie Demetriou, Joe Gilgun, Ncuti Gatwa, Samson Kayo, Steve Coogan and Tim Renkow are up for acting awards.
British Comedy Guide, 30th March 2022