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In February 2014 he started hosting the [[Elis James and John Robins]] show on XFM (now [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]]) with fellow comedian [[Elis James]]. In August 2014, the show moved to Saturdays, and is now broadcast weekly 1PM-4PM. It is also a popular podcast, with over 12 million downloads as at July 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xfm.co.uk/radio/elis-james-and-john-robins/ |title=Elis James and John Robins | XFM Radio|publisher=XFM|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref> |
In February 2014 he started hosting the [[Elis James and John Robins]] show on XFM (now [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]]) with fellow comedian [[Elis James]]. In August 2014, the show moved to Saturdays, and is now broadcast weekly 1PM-4PM. It is also a popular podcast, with over 12 million downloads as at July 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xfm.co.uk/radio/elis-james-and-john-robins/ |title=Elis James and John Robins | XFM Radio|publisher=XFM|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref> |
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Robins performed in New Zealand for the first time in May 2014 during the [[New Zealand International Comedy Festival|NZ International Comedy Festival]], with the show ''Where Is My Mind?''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/nationwide/show/john-robins-a-late-live-special|title=2014 NZ International Comedy Festival show page|publisher=Comedyfestival.co.nz|date=23 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=comedy.co.nz |
Robins performed in New Zealand for the first time in May 2014 during the [[New Zealand International Comedy Festival|NZ International Comedy Festival]], with the show ''Where Is My Mind?''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/nationwide/show/john-robins-a-late-live-special|title=2014 NZ International Comedy Festival show page|publisher=Comedyfestival.co.nz|date=23 April 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519004012/http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/nationwide/show/john-robins-a-late-live-special|archivedate=19 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=comedy.co.nz|url=http://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/john-robins.aspx|title=Profile at The Classic Comedy Network New Zealand|publisher=Comedy.co.nz|accessdate=20 April 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410160755/http://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/john-robins.aspx|archivedate=10 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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He performed his next show, ''This Tornado Loves You'', throughout the 2014 [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/john-robins-tornado-loves-you|title=John Robins: This Tornado Loves You at The Pleasance Theatre Trust|accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref> His 2015 Edinburgh Festival show (and subsequent 2016 tour) was titled ''Speakeasy''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/john-robins-speakeasy |title=Archived copy |accessdate=6 June 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606203719/https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/john-robins-speakeasy |archivedate= 6 June 2015 }}</ref> |
He performed his next show, ''This Tornado Loves You'', throughout the 2014 [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/john-robins-tornado-loves-you|title=John Robins: This Tornado Loves You at The Pleasance Theatre Trust|accessdate=20 April 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519055430/https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/john-robins-tornado-loves-you|archivedate=19 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> His 2015 Edinburgh Festival show (and subsequent 2016 tour) was titled ''Speakeasy''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/john-robins-speakeasy |title=Archived copy |accessdate=6 June 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606203719/https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/john-robins-speakeasy |archivedate= 6 June 2015 }}</ref> |
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Robins won Best Compère at the 2015 [[Chortle Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chortle.co.uk/features/2015/03/18/22058/chortle_awards_2015%3A_watch_the_highlights | title=Chortle awards 2015: Watch the highlights | publisher=Chortle | date=18 March 2015}}</ref> |
Robins won Best Compère at the 2015 [[Chortle Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chortle.co.uk/features/2015/03/18/22058/chortle_awards_2015%3A_watch_the_highlights | title=Chortle awards 2015: Watch the highlights | publisher=Chortle | date=18 March 2015}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Robins grew up in [[Bristol]] and was educated at [[The Castle School]] in [[Thornbury, South Gloucestershire]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://johnrobins.bandcamp.com/releases |title=''Where Is My Mind?'' Show Recording|publisher=John Robins on Bandcamp}}</ref> and at [[St Anne's College, Oxford]], where he read English. Following graduation from Oxford, Robins returned to Bristol, where in 2006 he shared a flat with fellow comedians [[Jon Richardson (comedian)|Jon Richardson]], [[Russell Howard]] and Mark Olver.<ref name=intermission>{{cite web|url=http://www.intermissionbristol.co.uk/2013/05/12/interview-john-robins/|title=John Robins 2013 Interview at InterMission Bristol|accessdate=18 March 2014}}</ref><ref name=OCD>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/programmes/jon-richardson-a-little-bit-ocd/episode-guide |title=''Jon Richardson: A Little Bit OCD'' on Channel 4 website|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref> |
Robins grew up in [[Bristol]] and was educated at [[The Castle School]] in [[Thornbury, South Gloucestershire]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://johnrobins.bandcamp.com/releases |title=''Where Is My Mind?'' Show Recording|publisher=John Robins on Bandcamp}}</ref> and at [[St Anne's College, Oxford]], where he read English. Following graduation from Oxford, Robins returned to Bristol, where in 2006 he shared a flat with fellow comedians [[Jon Richardson (comedian)|Jon Richardson]], [[Russell Howard]] and Mark Olver.<ref name=intermission>{{cite web|url=http://www.intermissionbristol.co.uk/2013/05/12/interview-john-robins/|title=John Robins 2013 Interview at InterMission Bristol|accessdate=18 March 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517123459/http://www.intermissionbristol.co.uk/2013/05/12/interview-john-robins/|archivedate=17 May 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=OCD>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/programmes/jon-richardson-a-little-bit-ocd/episode-guide |title=''Jon Richardson: A Little Bit OCD'' on Channel 4 website|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref> |
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In 2012 Robins moved to London.<ref name=intermission /> His partner from 2013 to late 2016 was actor and comedian [[Sara Pascoe]]. He confirmed their split on the air at Radio X in January 2017. |
In 2012 Robins moved to London.<ref name=intermission /> His partner from 2013 to late 2016 was actor and comedian [[Sara Pascoe]]. He confirmed their split on the air at Radio X in January 2017. |
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Revision as of 19:20, 28 November 2017
| John Robins | |
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| Born | 4 May 1982 Bristol, England |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, radio |
| Nationality | English |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
| Website | www |
John Robins (born 4 May 1982)stand-up comedian and radio presenter.
Career
Robins began performing comedy in 2005, and soon reached the semi-finals of the So You Think You're Funny competition at the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2007 he participated in the "Comedy Zone" showcase at the festival.[1]
Robins has performed a solo show at the Edinburgh Festival every year since 2009,[2] starting with Skinny Love.[3] His subsequent shows were Nomadic Revery (2010), Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven (2011), Incredible Scenes (2012) and Where Is My Mind? (2013).[4] All shows were also toured around the UK. He has also performed at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival and the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Robins appeared both as guest and as co-presenter on both BBC 6 Music (2007–2010).[5]
In 2011 Robins performed stand-up on Deal or No Deal.
Robins also appeared on several radio programmes, including Matt Forde's Talksport show, BBC Radio 4's Word of Mouth and BBC Radio Wales's What's the Story?.[7]
In February 2014 he started hosting the Elis James and John Robins show on XFM (now Radio X) with fellow comedian Elis James. In August 2014, the show moved to Saturdays, and is now broadcast weekly 1PM-4PM. It is also a popular podcast, with over 12 million downloads as at July 2017.[8]
Robins performed in New Zealand for the first time in May 2014 during the NZ International Comedy Festival, with the show Where Is My Mind?.[9][10]
He performed his next show, This Tornado Loves You, throughout the 2014
Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[11] His 2015 Edinburgh Festival show (and subsequent 2016 tour) was titled Speakeasy.[12]
Robins won Best Compère at the 2015 Chortle Awards.[13]
In the second half of 2016, Robins embarked on a tour show with co-host Elis James called "The Elis James and John Robins Experience".[14]
In March 2017, James and Robins won a Chortle award for their Radio X show.[15]
In August 2017, Robins won (jointly with
Edinburgh Comedy Award for his show that year, "The Darkness of Robins", which focussed on the breakdown of his relationship with comedian Sara Pascoe and his personal life after the break-up. It was the first time he had been nominated for the award.[16]
Personal life
Robins grew up in
In 2012 Robins moved to London.[18] His partner from 2013 to late 2016 was actor and comedian Sara Pascoe. He confirmed their split on the air at Radio X in January 2017.
Robins is a pescetarian.[20]
Robins is a fan of
Bonnie Prince Billy and runs the Bonnie Prince Billy Quotes Twitter account. He often names his Edinburgh shows after his favourite music, e.g Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven is a Godspeed You! Black Emperor album[21] and This Tornado Loves You a song by American singer-songwriter Neko Case
.
References
- ^ a b CV at agents website. Retrieved 18 March 2014
- ^ "2013 Interview with The Ripple". The-ripple.co.uk. 7 February 2014.
- ^ "Comedy review: John Robins – Skinny Love". The Scotsman. 17 August 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Julian Hall (27 August 2013). "Edinburgh 2013: John Robins: Where Is My Mind? – Reviews – Comedy". The Independent.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Jon Richardson / John Robins – Pickled Cabbage Poem". YouTube. 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Behind the joke: Katherine Ryan, Simon Evans and John Robins dissect their comedy". The Guardian. 18 February 2014.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "What's the Story?, Series 6, Episode 4". BBC. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "Elis James and John Robins | XFM Radio". XFM. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "2014 NZ International Comedy Festival show page". Comedyfestival.co.nz. 23 April 2014. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ comedy.co.nz. "Profile at The Classic Comedy Network New Zealand". Comedy.co.nz. Archived from the original on 10 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "John Robins: This Tornado Loves You at The Pleasance Theatre Trust". Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 June 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Chortle awards 2015: Watch the highlights". Chortle. 18 March 2015.
- ^ Elis and John
- ^ http://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/3746/news-chortle-awards-2017-results
- ^ Vanessa Thorpe (26 August 2017). "Edinburgh festival fringe comedy award shared for first time". The Guardian.
- ^ "Where Is My Mind? Show Recording". John Robins on Bandcamp.
- ^ a b "John Robins 2013 Interview at InterMission Bristol". Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "''Jon Richardson: A Little Bit OCD'' on Channel 4 website". Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ^ "XFM 13 April 2014 show podcast". iTunes.
- ^ http://broadwaybaby.com/shows/john-robins-lift-your-skinny-fists-like-antennas-to-heaven/18684