
Elis James
Renowned comedian and one of the hosts of Oh What A Time, a comedy history podcast.
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Sep 1, 2024 • 1h 8min
EP1: Elis James
Elis James, a witty comedian, shares a humorous glimpse into his yesterday. He dives into the chaos of morning routines and the relatable struggles of parenting, making listeners chuckle with tales of school drop-offs. Elis also reflects on the freedom that follows those hectic mornings while balancing health and humor in his life. The conversation is full of amusing anecdotes, including grocery mishaps and family chaos, showcasing the delightful blend of everyday hilarity and heartfelt moments.

Jun 20, 2025 • 57min
Language
Oliver Kamm, a journalist and son of a literary translator, joins language expert Ross Perlin, who focuses on endangered tongues, and veteran commentator Peter Hitchens. They discuss the deep ties between language, identity, and migration. Ellis James shares his journey in switching to Welsh for comedy, highlighting the unique challenges of humor in translation. The conversation advocates for preserving linguistic diversity and critiques UK immigration policies regarding language. They also reflect on the vibrant multicultural landscape of urban areas and the evolving nature of English.

Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 12min
Ep 221: Elis James (Live in London)
Elis James, co-host of The Socially Distant Sports Bar and Oh What A Time podcasts, joins Ed Gamble and James Acaster for a live episode at the Royal Albert Hall. They discuss enthusiastic eating, sausages, dream restaurant choices, trying a 16 pound coffee, beer collaborations, and clubbing experiences.

Feb 18, 2022 • 29min
News Quiz 18th February 2022
Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, his week Andy Zaltzman was joined by Elis James, Olga Koch, Tim Shipman and Shaparak Khorsandi to look at the situation in Ukraine, and how the cream of British politics are dealing with the delicate situation; we looks at the Met Police, in a week that the Met Police are looking at Prince Charles, and in a (possible) world first, we have an audio-only picture round!Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Catherine Brinkworth, Ken Cheng and Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinators: Katie Baum & Caroline Barlow
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.

Feb 4, 2022 • 28min
News Quiz 4th February 2022
Andy Zaltzman is joined by Elis James, Ola Labib, Zoe Lyons and Ed Balls to give an un-redacted update on the week’s news.The panel look at Partygate and Johnson's precarious position in No.10, find out what the Levelling Up whitepaper can teach us about the birth of civilisation, and discover how little we know about trees.Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Benjamin Partridge, Ray Badran and Tasha Dhanraj
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.