Racquet Studios Eastbourne – OCT 15

Saturday October 15th

Racquet Studios,

Devonshire Park,

Eastbourne,

BN21 4JJ

Ticket link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comedy-clash-tickets-414748322397

BOB MILLS

Bob Mills burst on to the London Comedy scene in 1985, turning the faltering “Alternative” establishment on it’s head with his unique, challenging brand of laddish irreverent stand-up. 

Over the next ten years he established himself as one of the most successful live acts in the country, as well as putting together a string of acclaimed TV and radio credits.

His performances as host of ITV’s flagship daytime game show ‘Win Lose Or Draw’, treading the fine line between pensioners favourite, and students cult hero, and his weird and wonderful late night ‘In Bed With MeDinner’, are still remembered fondly wherever intelligent TV fans meet.

He also hosted, ‘There’s Only One Brian Moore’, and ‘Dial Midnight’ for LWT, ‘Not A Lot Of People Know That’ for BBC1, as well as over 200 shows for VH1, including major documentary/interviews with Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Cher. He’s recently appeared on The Weakest Link Comedian’s Special.

In 1995 he starred in what he regards as his finest work, to date, Channel 4’s ‘The Show’. These eight one hour programmes featuring fly-on-the-wall film of the making of a real chat show, are widely regarded as the template for much of the reality TV that continues to dominate the schedules today.

On radio Bob has presented his own shows on BBC London and he still regularly covers for Danny Baker. He’s also a popular guest on ‘Fighting Talk’ (BBC Radio 5) & Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4). 

Since 1996 Bob has combined his TV, radio & live performances, with his role as writer and producer. He was responsible for two series of ITV’s award winning, critically acclaimed ‘Bob Martin’, giving Michael Barrymore his acting debut. On his debut as a film producer he helped Julie Walters to a Best Actress BAFTA in ‘My Beautiful Son’, also receiving his own coveted nomination from the Academy.

Bob co-wrote and produced ‘Stan The Man’ which starred John Thomson & Gaynor Faye, the six-part comedy-drama ‘Northern Lights’ which starred Mark Benton & Robson Green, as well as an episode of Shameless and the feature length film ‘Pierrepoint’ that starred Timothy Spall & Juliet Stevenson and premiered in 2006. 

Tv and Radio 

1992/99 IN BED WITH MEDINNER, ITV (6 series). Written & presented by Bob.
1993/95 GAMES WORLD, SKY TV (3 series)
1993/98 VH1. PRESENTER. DAILY SHOWS
Presented ‘The Vinyl Years’ ‘Look Back In Angora’ and ‘Mills and Tunes’ daily, plus in depth documentary features with Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Cher Van Morrison and a host of others. Covered Q-Awards for station for five years.
1994/95 GOALS ON SUNDAY, SKY TV, Co-Presenter (2 Series)
1994/96 WIN LOSE OR DRAW, ITV, (3 series)
1995. NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT, BBC 1 (1 series)
1995 THE SHOW, Channel 5 (8 x 60 min series)
1998/99. TAKING THE PITCH. ITV 2, (2 series)
1999/2001 DON’T MENTION THE SCORE, ITV 2 (2 series)
THERE’S ONLY ONE BRIAN MOORE, LWT
DIAL MIDNIGHT, LWT
NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS, BBC 2
HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU, BBC 2
THEY THINK ITS ALL OVER, BBC 1
CELEBRITY SQUARES, ITV
RICHARD AND JUDY (x 2), Channel 4
BIG BREAKFAST (x 2), Channel 4
THE JACK DOCHERTY SHOW (x 4) Channel 4
BIG BROTHERS LITTLE BROTHER, Channel 4 (2006/07)
THE WEAKEST LINK-COMEDIANS SPECIAL, BBC 1, 2007
CALL MY BLUFF’ (x 4) BBC
CHRITIAN O’CONELL’S WORLD CUP SPECIAL, ITV
JOHNNY VAUGHAN SHOW, BBC
NICK HANCOCK’S BOOM-BANG-A-BANG, UK Gold

1999/2003 GLR SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW (Presented own show)
A mix of music, chat and competitions.
2004 BBC LONDON 94.9 SATURDAY MORNING SHOW (presented own show)
A mix of music, chat and phone-in.
Since 1999 has been regular presenter standing in for Danny Baker on BBC London
FIGHTING TALK, BBC Radio 5 (regular guest 2006 & 2007)
LOOSE ENDS, BBC Radio 4 (regular guest)

JAMES DOWDESWELL

AS SEEN ON RUSSELL HOWARDS GOOD NEWS: (clip below)

“James Dowdeswell is a real master of the comedian’s craft.” Chortle.co.uk

James is an imaginative storytelling comedian who combines deft stand-up with daft stories.

This year Dowdeswell has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), Celebrity Deal Or No Deal with Jimmy Carr (C4), Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC) and Jongleurs Live (Loaded TV). He has also appeared in Ricky Gervais’ Extras, The World Stands Up, Edinburgh And Beyond on the Paramount Comedy Channel. He is currently filming his own comedy show about wine called “James Dowdeswell – Black Belt In Wine.”

James is a headline act at most top UK comedy clubs and co-produces Storytellers’ Club with Sarah Bennetto. His comedy has travelled as far as Shanghai, Dubai, Doha, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, Bali, France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Malta, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Australia and Singapore.

TV CREDITS INCLUDE:

Extras (BBC)
Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC)
Celebrity Deal Or No Deal with Jimmy Carr (C4)
Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC)
Jongleurs Live (Loaded TV)
The World Stands Up (Paramount)
Edinburgh and Beyond (Paramount)
Roadrunner (BBC Pilot)
Jamie Cullum Video
Rekindle (Short Film)
Chaos (Sketch Show Pilot)
Why Did The Chicken (HTV Wales)
The Wine Squad – Channel 31, Australia

James’ latest solo show – Urban Wurzel, was a hit at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival. Reviews include:

“His material is top drawer” **** Chortle

”An excellent line in comedy” The Guardian Pick Of The Week

”Great fun throughout … as though we’ve all just met down the pub.” **** Three Weeks

James is regular at both the Edinburgh Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. Reviews for his solo shows include:

“James Dowdeswell is a real master of the comedian’s craft, being able to almost seamlessly layer joke upon joke to form this wonderful and often hilarious one-man show. It is a genuine pleasure to be in the company of this master gag smith for an hour, an experience that few should really pass up.”****  Chortle

“Intelligent and inventive” **** The List

“This is feel-good comedy with a capital F. If he isn’t a sell out I’ll eat my hat.” ****Three Weeks

“Beautifully twee comedian James Dowdeswell is a joy to watch … the show is almost worth seeing for his Stewart Lee impression alone.” **** The Skinny

Witty one-liners and extended pieces – like Eminem rapping Shakespeare – proved a triumph
Venue Magazine

KEVIN KNIGHT

visually impaired comic with 25 years experience

“A blindingly great act”

 

JIM GRANT  

Friendly, funny and engaging. For 20 years Jim has been warmly received by every type of audience. As well as headlining notable comedy clubs, Jim has played many festivals, tv shows, art centres, student unions, working mens clubs, weddings and has a regular listenership on his podcast Beyond The News. 

Jim has a great set and vast compering experience.

TV & Radio Work:

RT/ Peter Cook’s Establishment Club

Guest presenter for Sky TV

Stand Up Britain ITV,

Personality Driven AUDI CHANNEL

BBC Radio Sussex Breakfast Show

Talksport Radio, Ian Collins Show

Express FM Drivetime with Adrian Knight

” Great Set” Tim Vine June 2009

“Really enjoyed his set” Alistair McGowen June 2009

“Lovely stage manner” Alan Davies. October 2011

“A very witty and knowledgeable presenter” Sky TV Feb 08

“Very, very funny headliner” BBC Radio, Carrie Cooper, June 2007

“Jim Grant walked on stage as he told joke after hilarious joke, and brilliantly

responded to talkers in the audience” SQ MAGAZINE 2011

Comedy In Eastbourne

Comedy In Sussex

All lineups subject to change