Phill Jupitus
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Phill became a familiar face when he started as team captain on BBC Two’s pop quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks in 1996, which went on to run for 19 years. Aside from live poetry and stand-up shows all over the UK, his numerous other TV credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC One), QI (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Would I Lie to You (BBC One), The Blame Game (BBC Northern Ireland), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (BBC Two) and World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave). Not to mention his appearances on BBC Radio 4 on The News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, Just a Minute and The Unbelievable Truth.
As an actor, Phill starred as Baron Bomburst/Lord Scrumptious in the UK and Ireland tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang alongside Jason Manford in 2016 and in the same year, he played Bottom in the Bath Theatre Royal production of A Midsummer’s Night Dream. His other stage roles include performances in: The Producers, Urinetown: The Musical, Hairspray, Spamalot, Big Society and Waiting for Alice.
‘... a true comic talent’
Manchester Evening News
‘A talented focused wordsmith’
Fest
‘Jupitus is undoubtedly an excellent improviser and there is a great deal of pleasure to be had from watching his quick wit at work’
Broadway Baby
‘A huge amount of fun and an impressive display of Jupitus' skills’
The Scotsman