About Tom Wrigglesworth
Thomas James Wrigglesworth is an English comedian, born and raised in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He studied Electrical Engineering and then Acoustics at Salford University and worked in the telecommunications and satellite industry before becoming a comedian. He began performing stand-up in 2003, when he won the So You Think You're Funny award, and became a full-time comedian in 2006. In 2009 his show An Open Return Letter to Richard Branson brought him critical acclaim and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has recorded several series for BBC Radio 4, including Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters and Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups, and appears as a panellist on shows such as The Unbelievable Truth. On television he has co-hosted the BBC Two series Engineering Giants and appeared in Electric Dreams.
Videos (6)
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10:12Aaron Rodgers meets Tom Wrigglesworth
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5:28Aaron Rodgers - Where do you think you're from?
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3:23Tom Wrigglesworth - Ikea
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1:31Tom Wrigglesworth - Animated!!
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2:26Tom Wrigglesworth at Sydney comedy festival
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3:52Tom Wrigglesworth - Edinburgh Comedy Festival
3.6K viewsGuest appearances (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What did Tom Wrigglesworth do before comedy?
Wrigglesworth studied Electrical Engineering and then Acoustics at Salford University, and he worked in the telecommunications and satellite industry before becoming a comedian.
How did Tom Wrigglesworth start in stand-up?
He began performing in 2003, the year he won the So You Think You're Funny award, and went full-time as a comedian in 2006.
Which show earned Tom Wrigglesworth an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination?
His 2009 show An Open Return Letter to Richard Branson brought him critical acclaim and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What has Tom Wrigglesworth made for BBC Radio 4?
He has recorded several BBC Radio 4 series, among them Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters and Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang Ups, and he appears as a panellist on shows such as The Unbelievable Truth.
Where is Tom Wrigglesworth from?
Tom Wrigglesworth, full name Thomas James Wrigglesworth, is an English comedian born and raised in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Has Tom Wrigglesworth presented on television?
Yes, he co-hosted the BBC Two series Engineering Giants, and he has also appeared in Electric Dreams.
