About Elis James
Elis James, full name Owain Elis James, is a Welsh comedian, broadcaster, and actor. A native Welsh speaker, he performs stand-up in both English and Welsh, reflecting his bilingual background and connection to Welsh culture. He is known for his stand-up work as well as for his involvement in football punditry and presenting. He began his comedy career in 2005 and became a full-time comedian in 2008.
James co-hosts a weekly radio show and podcast with John Robins for BBC Radio 5 Live, a long-running collaboration that has earned a dedicated following. He has also taken on television acting roles, making him a versatile presence across different areas of the British entertainment industry.
Videos (314)
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0:21John Robins's kid's book ‘The Adventures of Flogworth & Blimp’
4.2K views
12:58A new Elis and John movie coming soon? Plus how was your eclipse?
4.1K views
1:18'Impressions Are a Privilege' - celebrities doing random things in our Made Up Game
4.1K views
0:16John Robins' blue anecdote leaves everyone all flustered
4K views
12:31Jupiter Rising and why you ALWAYS ask before borrowing lip balm
3.9K views
0:40Elis James, John Robins & Radio 5 Live: The Musical?
3.8K views
9:55Elis and John invent opening lines for books | Made Up Game
3.8K views
13:16John Robins's sweary telling of a Buddhist parable about being calm
3.7K views
0:45The Adventures of Elis & John - council athletics track edition
3.6K views
0:22Producer Dave is absolutely definitely only nude at home for a very normal amount of time
3.4K views
0:55The Adventures of Elis & John - a very modern pentathlon
3.3K views
0:30John gagne à nouveau aka John Wins Again: The dodgy French edition
3.2K views
0:16Did you meet Seb Limparr at The Podcast Show 2026?
3.1K views
0:14That’s John’s post-marathon treat sorted
3K views
10:46John Robins was a science fiction author aged 13
2.8K views
0:29Elis James's plans for his last day on Earth: Macca & LinkedIn
2.8K views
0:23James Galway is also Father Christmas?!
2.8K views
1:30How John can win the London Marathon?
2.4K views
0:34Is John Robins the best broadcaster Britain begat?
2.4K views
0:55The Adventures of Elis & John - a very modern pentathlon
2.2K views
0:58A post-surgery sex walk as an unexpected perk to an intimate operation?
2.2K views
1:20Enjoy your breakfast but not too much...
1.8K views
1:27When you tell someone they've soundtracked your lovemaking...
1.7K views
0:57WD-40 can lubricate a lot of things but it can't be used for *everything*
1.5K viewsGuest appearances (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Does Elis James perform in Welsh?
Yes. Elis James is a native Welsh speaker who performs stand-up in both English and Welsh, reflecting his bilingual background.
What is Elis James' full name?
Owain Elis James is the full name of Elis James, the Welsh comedian, broadcaster and actor.
What radio show does Elis James host?
Elis James co-hosts a weekly radio show and podcast with John Robins for BBC Radio 5 Live, a long-running partnership that has earned a dedicated following.
Is Elis James involved in football?
Alongside stand-up, Elis James is known for football punditry and presenting, and he has also taken on television acting roles.
