Jess Thom
- Stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings
Rosie Jones lands Disability Benefits with Channel 4, her first sitcom
Rosie Jones is writing and stars in her first sitcom, the six-part, Breaking Bad-esque comedy Disability Benefits for Channel 4. The commission follows a successful "blap" pilot last year.
British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2023Rosie Jones, Jordan Brookes and Kiell Smith-Bynoe land Channel 4 Blaps
Channel 4 has announced seven new Comedy Blaps, including shorts for Rosie Jones, Jordan Brookes, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Harry Trevaldwyn.
British Comedy Guide, 13th April 2022Lost Voice Guy to host Radio 4 showcase of comedians with disabilities
Lost Voice Guy is to host a Radio 4 stand-up showcase of comedians with disabilities.
British Comedy Guide, 21st October 2020Tourette's charity want apology over award-winning joke
A charity for people with Tourette's syndrome has asked a comedian to apologise for his award-winning joke made at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Tourettes Action said it was "so disappointed" by Swedish comedian Olaf Falafel's gag, which won Dave's "Funniest Joke of The Fringe" prize.
Alice Evans, BBC, 19th August 2019New comedy label reveals its TV projects
...including shows based on Welcome To Scarfolk and The Dark Room.
Chortle, 19th July 2018Fringe 2017: Top picks and tips
With its 3,398 shows across 300 venues, we guide you through the world's largest arts festival.
Sarah Bradbury, The Independent, 18th July 2017Jess Thom: comedy at its most unpredictable
There's no telling what will come out of Jess Thom's mouth on stage. That's the joy of having Tourette's, she says.
Jo Caird, The Guardian, 9th July 2014Jess Thom: The only heckler I'm worried about is myself
If ever there was tangible proof of just how far Tourette's sufferer and campaigner Jess Thom has come, this weekend's Glastonbury Festival must surely be it.
Sarah Chalmers, The Telegraph, 30th June 2014