Adam Richard Kay, a Briton, works as a television scriptwriter, author and stand‑up comic after leaving his previous career as a doctor. He wrote the 2017 memoir This Is Going to Hurt, detailing his years in medicine. His TV writing portfolio includes This Is Going to Hurt, Crims, Mrs. Brown’s Boys and the Mitchell and Webb shows.
Born as Tyrone Mark Lindo and performing under the name Big Narstie, he works as a British rapper, songwriter, comedian, television presenter, author and internet personality. He entered the scene in 2002 as part of the grime crew N Double A, but his solo output and comedy sketches about grime music and its culture have brought him wider fame. He also fronts his own chat programme, The Big Narstie Show.
Edward Charles Egerton Weeks, an English actor, became most recognized for his role as Dr. Jeremy Reed on the Fox/Hulu sitcom The Mindy Project, which ran from 2012 to 2017. He also portrayed the character Colin in the Fox comedy series LA to Vegas in 2018.
Inel Julian Tomlinson, a London‑born actor, TV presenter and stand‑up comic, is best recognised as one half of Johnny and Inel, the UK’s first black comedy duo formed with Johnny Cochrane. The pair became familiar to young audiences through the CBBC series The Johnny and Inel Show and the programme Junior Vets on Call. In 2015 they entered the Fubar Radio roster, hosting the Thursday‑afternoon “Live & Loud” slot. After a successful year there, Virgin Radio UK brought them into its new line‑up, assigning them a flagship Friday evening programme from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Born of Trinidadian roots, Jason Lewis works as an actor, writer and comedian in Britain. He gained prominence through his eponymous sketch series, The Jason Lewis Experience, whose debut was broadcast on BBC Three.
James Joseph Mulgrew, who performs under the name Jimmy Cricket, is a Northern Irish comedian. He broke into the public eye in 1980 by finishing second in the talent competition Search for a Star, which opened doors to spots on The Good Old Days and Crackerjack! and later resulted in his own television and radio programmes. His signature catchphrase “and there’s more” became widely recognized, and he continued to work on stage well into his later years.
Joel Patrick Dommett, an English comedian, TV presenter and actor, started out in acting with roles on shows like Casualty and Skins. He later turned to stand‑up comedy and presenting, becoming notable for his appearances on Live in Chelsea (2011–2012) and Impractical Jokers (2012–2014).
Olajide Olayinka Williams “JJ” Olatunji, popularly known as KSI, is a British influencer, musician and former professional boxer. He co‑founded and previously belonged to the YouTube collective the Sidemen, helped launch Misfits Boxing, and co‑owns a number of enterprises including Prime Hydration and Lunchly. Since 2025, KSI has also served as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.
Michael Lawton, who works under the stage name Mick Miller, is an English stand‑up comic with a lengthy tenure on the live comedy circuit, instantly identifiable by his signature haircut—a bald crown surrounded by long hair along the sides.
Michael John Flanagan is a comedian from England who has taken the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe and toured the UK with his stand‑up acts. He hosted the Radio 4 series Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change? and has appeared on TV programmes including Mock the Week, A League of Their Own, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Was It Something I Said?, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and I Love My Country.
Richard Rankin, a performer from Scotland, has built his career in acting. Viewers most readily recognize him from the sketch comedy series Burnistoun, his portrayal of Roger Wakefield MacKenzie in Starz’s Outlander, and his embodiment of John Rebus in the BBC crime drama Rebus, which adapts Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus novels.
Seven Graham, a Briton who identifies as intersex, works as an activist, stand‑up comic, filmmaker, playwright and counsellor for drug addiction. He has sat on the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs and helped launch the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The Independent on Sunday praised his intersex advocacy, dubbing him an LGBT “national treasure” and placing him at number two on the 2015 Rainbow List of the UK’s most influential LGBT figures. In 2017 he both authored and headlined the one‑person show Angels are Intersex, and the following year he served as executive producer on the short film Ponyboi.
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The United Kingdom has a long and influential comedy tradition, producing comedians who have become popular not only across Britain but around the world. From stand-up comedians and comedy actors to television personalities, writers and performers, British comedy covers a huge range of styles and formats.
At GiggleTime, we bring together profiles of British comedians, UK comedians, comedy actors and other personalities connected to the world of comedy and entertainment. Browse the profiles above to discover more about their careers, performances and contributions to the British comedy scene.
Stand-up comedy is an important part of the British comedy scene, with comedians performing everywhere from dedicated comedy clubs and theatres to festivals, pubs and large entertainment venues.
British stand-up covers a wide variety of styles. Some comedians focus on observational comedy and everyday experiences, while others explore storytelling, satire, political and social subjects, absurd humour or personal experiences. The UK's comedy circuit has also provided a platform for many comedians who later became familiar faces on television, radio and streaming platforms.
London is one of the UK's major comedy hubs, but stand-up comedy can be found throughout the country, with active comedy scenes in cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Liverpool and many others.
The UK has produced generations of comedians who have become well known through television, film, radio, theatre and live comedy.
Some British comedians are best known for their stand-up performances, while others have built their careers through sitcoms, sketch shows, panel shows, comedy films or fictional characters. Many have also worked across several areas of entertainment, combining performing with writing, acting, presenting or producing.
British comedy has also had a significant international influence. UK comedians and comedy programmes have developed audiences around the world, while British comedy formats and styles have been adapted for audiences in other countries.
Television has played a major role in the development of modern British comedy. Sketch shows, sitcoms, panel shows, comedy series and satirical programmes have introduced generations of viewers to new comedians and performers.
British comedy can also be found across film, radio, podcasts and online platforms. Today, comedians can build audiences through YouTube, social media, podcasts and streaming services alongside traditional television and live performances.
This combination of traditional and digital media has created opportunities for both established comedians and emerging performers to reach audiences across the UK and beyond.
Explore our collection of British comedians and comedy personalities above and discover performers from different generations and areas of the UK comedy scene.
You can use the search feature to find a particular comedian or browse the directory to discover new names. Individual profiles may include biographical information, career details, performances, photographs and other interesting facts.
Whether you are looking for British stand-up comedians, famous UK comedians, comedy actors, television comedians or emerging comedy talent, GiggleTime makes it easy to discover more comedians from the United Kingdom.
The directory continues to grow as new comedians and comedy personalities are added.
