James Acaster

James Acaster

James William Acaster is an English comedian originally from Kettering, Northamptonshire. He has performed for several consecutive years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has been nominated for Best Show five times. Acaster has appeared on several panel shows, including Mock the Week, Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats, and Would I Lie to You?. He has a 2018 Netflix show entitled Repertoire, consisting of four hour-long stand-up comedy performances. In 2019, Acaster won the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, making him the first UK comedian to do so in nine years.

  • Title: James Acaster
  • Popularity: 3.839
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1985-01-09
  • Place of Birth: Kettering, England, UK
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  • Also Known As: James William Acaster
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James Acaster Movies

  • 2018
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    A1: The Long Road to Edinburgh

    A1: The Long Road to Edinburgh

    1 2018 HD

    From zero experience of stand up comedy to The Edinburgh Festival in just one year - you're having a laugh.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2020
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    James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999

    James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999

    8.211 2020 HD

    On December 17th 2019, I, James Acaster, filmed my 2019 tour show Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 at EartH in Hackney. It was a show about the best...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2021
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    James Acaster: Make a New Tomorrow

    James Acaster: Make a New Tomorrow

    7 2021 HD

    A forty minute stand-up special consisting of material that was cut from James Acaster's 2019 show Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2021
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    Cinderella

    Cinderella

    6.4 2021 HD

    Cinderella, an orphaned girl with an evil stepmother, has big dreams and with the help of her Fabulous Godmother, she perseveres to make them come...

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: Camila Cabello

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  • 2022
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    Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

    Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

    7 2022 HD

    Rising to fame amid the 1980s alternative comedy boom, Ian Cognito was one of the UK's most popular comedians. His performances left audiences in...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ian Cognito

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  • 2024
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    Seize Them!

    Seize Them!

    5 2024 HD

    An arrogant queen becomes a fugitive in her own land after being overthrown by a charismatic revolutionary and must face hardship and danger as she...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Aimee Lou Wood

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  • 2022
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    The Unofficial Science of Home Alone

    The Unofficial Science of Home Alone

    5.5 2022 HD

    Comedians James Acaster, Guz Khan and Alex Brooker have all been obsessed with the classic 1990 comedy "Home Alone" ever since they were kids. But...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2024
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    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

    6.704 2024 HD

    When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world...

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: Mckenna Grace

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  • 2020
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    James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999

    James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999

    8.211 2020 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2021
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    James Acaster: Make a New Tomorrow

    James Acaster: Make a New Tomorrow

    7 2021 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2023
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    Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

    Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

    6.8 2023 HD

    One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Alan Davies

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  • 2024
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    The Last Leg

    The Last Leg

    5.318 2024 HD

    Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Adam Hills

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  • 2018
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    James Acaster: Repertoire

    James Acaster: Repertoire

    8.1 2018 HD

    Offbeat comic James Acaster covers the strange, the mundane and everything in between in this collection of four wide-ranging stand-up specials.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2023
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    Live at the Apollo

    Live at the Apollo

    7 2023 HD

    A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 2024
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    Taskmaster

    Taskmaster

    8.46 2024 HD

    Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Greg Davies

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  • 2019
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    Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

    Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

    5.5 2019 HD

    Ever worried about laboratory-grown meat, accidentally touching someone’s hand on the train or the impending nuclear apocalypse? Then join Jon...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jon Richardson

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  • 2024
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    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    Have I Got a Bit More News for You

    6.5 2024 HD

    Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't...

    Genre: News

    Cast: Paul Merton

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  • 2018
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    Romesh: Talking to Comedians

    Romesh: Talking to Comedians

    5 2018 HD

    Romesh Ranganathan meets some of the UK’s most loved comedians, including Jack Dee, Sharon Horgan, Russell Howard, Jayde Adams, Humza Arshad...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Romesh Ranganathan

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  • 2019
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    Insert Name Here

    Insert Name Here

    7 2019 HD

    Comedy panel show about people with the same first name, hosted by Sue Perkins.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Sue Perkins

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  • 2017
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    Absolutely Fine

    Absolutely Fine

    7 2017 HD

    A series of short comedies for Comedy Central written by and starring Tom Rosenthal. Short sitcom episodes that explore the stresses and strains of...

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    Cast: Tom Rosenthal

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  • 2021
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    8 Out of 10 Cats

    8 Out of 10 Cats

    6.946 2021 HD

    8 Out of 10 Cats is a British television comedy panel game produced by Zeppotron for Channel 4. It was first broadcast on 3 June 2005. The show is...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jimmy Carr

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  • 2022
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    Hypothetical

    Hypothetical

    7 2022 HD

    Hosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, top comedians are posed absurd hypothetical situations and scored on how well they would deal with them....

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Josh Widdicombe

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  • 2023
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    Big Fat Quiz

    Big Fat Quiz

    7.6 2023 HD

    Presenter Jimmy Carr oversees a panel of top-name celebrities in this year end quiz show where they compete to see who can answer the most questions...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jimmy Carr

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  • 2017
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    We Have Been Watching

    We Have Been Watching

    1 2017 HD

    This series features some of Britain's best-loved comedians and funniest comedy actors gathering together for a jolly night in front of the telly,...

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    Cast: David Baddiel

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  • 2024
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    The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

    The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

    7.9 2024 HD

    Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills.

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Paul Hollywood

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  • 2015
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    Sweet Home Ketteringa

    Sweet Home Ketteringa

    1 2015 HD

    James Acaster is from Kettering, a town in the middle of England. He returns home as his stand-up career is taking off, to revisit his old haunts and...

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    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2015
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    Sweat the Small Stuff

    Sweat the Small Stuff

    5 2015 HD

    Nick Grimshaw hosts the panel show that makes a big deal about the little things in life.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Nick Grimshaw

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  • 2024
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    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

    7.165 2024 HD

    Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jimmy Carr

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  • 2021
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    Channel Hopping with Jon Richardson

    Channel Hopping with Jon Richardson

    5.75 2021 HD

    Comedian Jon Richardson presents a weekly digest of the world's wildest television, giving his take on curious headlines, hilarious clips, terrible...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jon Richardson

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  • 2017
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    Virtually Famous

    Virtually Famous

    7 2017 HD

    Virtually Famous, currently presented by Chris Ramsey, is a British comedy panel game show with games based upon social media posts and videos.

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Scarlett Moffatt

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  • 2024
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    QI

    QI

    7.983 2024 HD

    Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Sandi Toksvig

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  • 2022
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    Question Team

    Question Team

    6.2 2022 HD

    In every episode Richard invites three comedians to join his Question Team. In a brazen act of indolence, Richard is outsourcing the lion's share of...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 2021
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    There's Something About Movies

    There's Something About Movies

    6.8 2021 HD

    Alan Carr hosts this movie game-show where comedians team up with famous actors to answer classic film trivia, spoof famous film scenes, and poke fun...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 2021
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    Grave New World

    Grave New World

    10 2021 HD

    Stuart Laws takes an in-depth look at life after a pandemic and how the familiar we knew has changed forever. This mini series gets some of the UK's...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Rajiv Karia

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  • 2024
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    Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

    Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

    6.5 2024 HD

    British comedian Richard Ayoade (later taken over by Joe Lycett), accompanied by a celebrity guest, takes a ruthlessly efficient approach to travel,...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Joe Lycett

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  • 2018
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    Room 101

    Room 101

    6.15 2018 HD

    Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Frank Skinner

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  • 2023
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    The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

    The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

    5.3 2023 HD

    The show that gives fans another bite of Bake Off when one helping just isn't enough. Jo Brand chats to a panel of celebrities about all the action,...

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Jo Brand

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  • 2015
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    Never Mind the Buzzcocks

    Never Mind the Buzzcocks

    6.96 2015 HD

    Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Rhod Gilbert

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  • 2022
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    Mock the Week

    Mock the Week

    6.917 2022 HD

    Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy,...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Hugh Dennis

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  • 2021
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    The Dog Ate My Homework

    The Dog Ate My Homework

    1 2021 HD

    Two teams fight it out to dodge detention, and put the cool back into school, in a mischievous mix of tongue-in-cheek comedy, off-the-wall questions,...

    Genre: Kids

    Cast: Lauren Layfield

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  • 2023
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    Never Mind the Buzzcocks

    Never Mind the Buzzcocks

    7.5 2023 HD

    The iconic pop culture panel show is back, as host Greg Davies is joined by regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Greg Davies

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  • 2023
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    Celebrity Hunted

    Celebrity Hunted

    4.8 2023 HD

    Famous faces join Channel 4's hit real-life thriller, for Stand Up To Cancer. Can they survive 14 days on the run from an elite team of hunters?

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2024
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    The Jonathan Ross Show

    The Jonathan Ross Show

    4.7 2024 HD

    The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Jonathan Ross

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  • 2023
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    Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

    Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

    7 2023 HD

    Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains involves celebrity guests revisiting their teenage years. Each celebrity will take a trip down memory lane; competing...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Rhod Gilbert

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  • 2020
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    Just Puddings

    Just Puddings

    1 2020 HD

    Ed Gamble is a Type 1 diabetic but he loves desserts. James Acaster just straight up loves desserts. So Ed takes James to eat desserts and get James...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Ed Gamble

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  • 2021
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    Mission: Accessible

    Mission: Accessible

    1 2021 HD

    Rosie Jones is on a mission to help disabled people plan fun-filled adventures. With her comedian pals in tow, Rosie visits places across the UK to...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Rosie Jones

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  • 2024
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    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

    5.524 2024 HD

    Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Seth Meyers

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  • 2024
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    Would I Lie to You?

    Would I Lie to You?

    7.606 2024 HD

    A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton)....

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: David Mitchell

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  • 2024
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    6 2024 HD

    Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Richard Osman

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  • 2018
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    8.1 2018 HD

    Offbeat comic James Acaster covers the strange, the mundane and everything in between in this collection of four wide-ranging stand-up specials.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2022
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    1 2022 HD

    Comedy panel show that invites four comedians to create their own personal dream island.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Ninia Benjamin

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  • 2016
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    3.3 2016 HD

    Pilot comedy. We The Jury is a comedy featuring William who has always wanted to do jury duty his whole life just like his dad. He never imagined...

    Genre:

    Cast: Michael Higgs

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  • 2018
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    8.1 2018 HD

    Offbeat comic James Acaster covers the strange, the mundane and everything in between in this collection of four wide-ranging stand-up specials.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2022
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    1 2022 HD

    Comedy panel show that invites four comedians to create their own personal dream island.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Ninia Benjamin

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  • 2015
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    1 2015 HD

    James Acaster is from Kettering, a town in the middle of England. He returns home as his stand-up career is taking off, to revisit his old haunts and...

    Genre:

    Cast: James Acaster

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  • 2020
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    Richard Osman's House of Games

    Richard Osman's House of Games

    1 2020 HD

    Ed Gamble is a Type 1 diabetic but he loves desserts. James Acaster just straight up loves desserts. So Ed takes James to eat desserts and get James...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Ed Gamble

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