Rhys James. Credit: Matt Crockett
Rhys James

Rhys James

  • 32 years old
  • English
  • Stand-up comedian and writer

Press clippings

Comics star in new podcast set behind-the-scenes at a sports radio station

Lolly Adefope, Fergus Craig, Jessica Fostekew and Helen Cripps are to star in a new comedy podcast written by Rhys James. Dial F For Football is set behind the scenes at a popular commercial sports radio station, Totalsport FM when it is trying to modernise its output with more diverse talent - to the chagrin of traditional listeners.

Chortle, 20th March 2024

Review: Rhys James - Spilt Milk

It was as if the audience was filled with livestock, with very interesting animalistic cackles that shone through over the background of laughter.

Atshiga Bonvin, Redbrick, 13th October 2023

Roundhouse Comedy Opening Gala with Rose Matafeo review

The curated mix of well-known household names and upcoming performers with work-in-progress performances results in a very exciting-looking line-up, and the opening night doesn't disappoint.

Christine Stanton, The Reviews Hub, 7th August 2023

New comedy festival for Peckham

Comedy promoters Show And Tell are launching a new comedy festival in Peckham, south London this October.

British Comedy Guide, 27th July 2023

Radio 4 announces six topical comedy specials

Radio 4 has announced six topical comedy specials to air in its Friday night slot this summer.

British Comedy Guide, 5th July 2023

Taskmaster to sponsor Chesham United football club

TV show Taskmaster looks set to be the main shirt sponsor for Chesham United next season. Alex Horne, who sits on the football club's board, has organised the deal.

British Comedy Guide, 30th May 2023

Pleasance announces latest batch of Edinburgh Shows

The third Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust features further comedic names and noteworthy newcomers.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th May 2023

British comics join The Great American Joke Off

Tom Allen, Milton Jones, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore and Rhys James have landed spots on The Great American Joke Off, a new US panel show from the makers of Mock The Week and Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd March 2023

Stand Up Sketch Show Series 5 line-up revealed

Details of the comedians filming stand-up sets for the fifth series of The Stand Up Sketch Show have been revealed

British Comedy Guide, 10th January 2023

Rhys James announces Spilt Milk tour

Rhys James will be back on tour with his brand new stand-up show Spilt Milk in 2023, with a markedly different schedule to Chelsea's fixture list to prove he is not the footballer.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd September 2022