Pierre Novellie
About Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie (born 31 January 1991) is a South African-born British stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his analytical style of observational comedy. He is the author of Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism (2024). Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he grew up in Port Soderick on the Isle of Man and attended King William's College, where he first developed an interest in performing.
In 2009, Novellie began a degree in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he became involved with the Footlights, first as a member and later as vice president. It was at a Cambridge Footlights open-mic night that he performed stand-up for the first time and met his long-time comedy partner Phil Wang. He has named Eddie Izzard, Dave Chappelle, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver as early influences, and has supported Frank Skinner, Hal Cruttenden, and Gary Delaney on tour.
Novellie has been a recurring contributor to satire shows such as Mock the Week, The Mash Report, and the revival of Spitting Image. He co-hosted the Frank Skinner Radio Show on Absolute Radio until its cancellation in 2024, and in September 2025 the BBC announced he would host his own four-part Radio 4 series, Why In The Name Of Pierre Novellie. He co-hosts the podcasts Glue Factory and BudPod, and won the Amused Moose Laugh Off in 2013. In 2020, Novellie was heckled by an audience member who suggested he might be autistic; after taking online autism tests, he was formally diagnosed in 2022 and has since spoken openly about how autism has shaped his writing.
Videos (19)
Videos 1 to 19 of 19.
1:09:46Pierre Novellie: Quiet Ones (FULL SHOW)
223.2K views
9:35Why is Argus Filch the janitor of Hogwarts? Pierre Novellie does Harry Potter FanFic
19.1K views
4:38Pierre Novellie Lion King Stand Up Routine
13.5K views
2:53CUTS - Paella Dog
3.3K views
5:13Hannibal Parody Fanfic read by comedian - Pierre Novellie parodies Hannibal the TV Show
2.1K views
1:58CUTS - Smoothies
1.8K views
1:01:30"The Elf Nose" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
1.6K views
1:43CUTS - Death
1.5K views
1:14:29"Medieval Scene" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
1.4K views
0:05BudPod with Pierre Novellie and Phil Wang - Promo
1.4K views
1:46CUTS - Cutlery
987 views
59:13"Banana The Clown" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
875 views
1:47:50"Dogs: Captain Holt and Cooper" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
869 views
1:48:35"The Toilet Roll" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
850 views
1:27:41"Isolation" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
803 views
1:07:09"Accidental Grendel" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
767 views
1:43:56"Pope Sneeze" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
703 views
53:56"The Mother's Day Egg" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
643 views
43:02"Demon Commuter" - ASMR Drawing - Pierre's Doodles!
529 viewsGuest appearances (20)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Pierre Novellie.
Guest appearances 1 to 20 of 20.
0:52Ed Gamble fancies the White Witch of Narnia | Pierre Novellie & James Acaster on Off Menu
Ed Gamble
57.7K views
1:14James Acaster's doctor thinks he needs more beef | Pierre Novellie & Ed Gamble on Off Menu
Ed Gamble
49.8K views
1:28:08Pierre Novellie wants a braai platter | Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Podcast
Ed Gamble
45.3K views
0:43Pierre Novellie's Got Beef With Ozempic!
Russell Howard
33.2K views
1:02James Acaster's "magic" potion disaster | Pierre Novellie & Ed Gamble on Off Menu
Ed Gamble
16.8K views
1:20Pierre Novellie's Excellent Tip For Staying Motivated While Writing A Book
Russell Howard
12.3K views
1:01:02Pierre Novellie's Got Beef with Ozempic! | Russell Howard's Five Brilliant Things
Russell Howard
12K views
0:18John Robins' book 'Thirst' breaks the internet/Pierre Novellie's Instagram
Elis James
11.7K views
1:03Pierre Novellie | Russell Howard's Five Brilliant Things
Russell Howard
10.4K views
11:26Ed Gamble and Pierre Novellie are in a spooky wine club | Off Menu Podcast
Ed Gamble
7.2K views
1:30BAD ADVICE feat. Pierre Novellie (FULL EP ON CHANNEL)
Olga Alfredovna Koch
3.8K views
1:17:51Pierre Novellie - RHLSTP 408
Richard Herring
3.3K views
4:28Pierre Novellie on perceptions of how many people are autistic - from RHLSTP Book Club 110
Richard Herring
2.4K views
1:59Pierre Novellie on the bleakness of the Edinburgh Fringe - from RHLSTP 408
Richard Herring
2.1K views
1:05:19Helen's Log.Ep.9 Childhood, Crows and The Crimean War with Pierre Novellie
Helen Ann Bauer
2.1K views
1:03:39Helen's Log. Ep 34. Thongs, Town Elders, Togas with Pierre Novellie (The Return of)
Helen Ann Bauer
1.5K views
5:35Pierre Novellie | Bad Advice with Olga Koch
Olga Alfredovna Koch
1.4K views
9:22LABOUR TALK TUFF ON IMMIGRATION | Geoff Norcott & Pierre Novellie
Geoffrey Frank Norcott
898 views
43:1307 - Pierre Novellie || Aurie Styla鈥檚 Replay Gang
Aurie Styla
379 views
42:20Stay Classy, Britan feat. Pierre Novellie
Daniel Muggleton
119 viewsChannels on this page: Ed Gamble, Russell Howard, Elis James, Olga Alfredovna Koch, Richard Herring, Helen Ann Bauer, Geoffrey Frank Norcott, Aurie Styla, Daniel Muggleton
Frequently asked questions
What is Pierre Novellie known for?
He is a South African-born British stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his analytical style of observational comedy.
Where did Pierre Novellie study and start comedy?
He studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he became involved with the Footlights and first performed stand-up at an open-mic night, meeting his comedy partner Phil Wang.
What book did Pierre Novellie write?
He is the author of Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism, published in 2024.
When was Pierre Novellie diagnosed with autism?
After an audience member suggested in 2020 that he might be autistic, he took online autism tests and was formally diagnosed in 2022, later citing it as the source of his observational routines.
Which podcasts does Pierre Novellie co-host?
He co-hosts Glue Factory alongside Milo Edwards, Olga Koch, and Riley Quinn, and BudPod with Glenn Moore.
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