Tim Renkow
Tim Renkow

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 2023

Tim 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 2023

James 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 2023

Review: 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 2023

James 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 2023

BBC Comedy Festival Live review

Reviews of the stand-ups showcased in Newcastle.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th May 2022

Channel 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 2022

Jerk 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 2022

BBC 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 2022

Share this page