Id Google symptoms and convince myself I had serious conditions. "I think that was in the marriage vows. "It's really nice having someone who understands what you do, but sometimes I feel like I could get away with more if I had a partner who wasn't in the business," says Porter. How did the idea for Jane Is Trying germinate?The starting point was her working in a bookshop. James admitted: 'Because she said, "Elis I love you" and I thought yeah, she's going to thank Rupert her publisher, b) her editor in a minute and oh wow! Owain Elis James (born 3 November 1980) is a Welsh comedian, broadcaster and actor originally from Haverfordwest. "Nothing malicious but I'd never lived with a girl and it changed everything. I cant say much but Michelle de Swarte is the lead, the script is fantastic and Im really enjoying it. But its nice to be with someone who appreciates those feelings of self-doubt and criticism, says Isy. What projects are in the pipeline?Im currently filming a new HBO and Sky series called The Baby. "Yes, we can use each other's material," he confirms. But while driving from his home in Cardiff, disaster had struck. MyLondon's brilliant newsletter The 12 is absolutely jam packed with all the latest to keep you keep you entertained, informed and uplifted. Its the perfect lunchtime read. The Guardian - When comedians Isy and Elis met at a standup gig in Barnstaple in 2009, the first thing she noticed wasn't his humorous charm, but his Ribena-soaked jacket. Tell us a little about yourself, your partner and how you got together by filling in the form here, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Isy and Elis Its nice to be with someone who appreciates those feelings of self-doubt.. The news was revealed on James' Radio X show with John Robins, as they played a recording of the moment. Ive applied myself and got results. The show won the 2014 Sony Award - Bronze for Best Comedy. At the other end of the scale are Nat Luurtsema and Tom Craine, both members of the sketch group Jigsaw, who at last year's Edinburgh Fringe each did shows about their break-up. The show, conceived by Welsh comedian Chris Corcoran, was held for three years at the Muni Arts Centre. "We love each other so we're conscious of trying not to upset each other. Im glad its in there. Elis James is a Haverfordwest-born Welsh comedian, presenter, and actor. [19] The show was broadcast on Saturday afternoons and released a popular podcast. Suttie popped the question at the Westow House pub in Crystal Palace after her appearance at the Bookseller Crow earlier this month. This behaviour hasnt suddenly increased, its always been there. He is a man of average stature. You'll get 12 stories straight to your inbox at around 12pm. Isy Suttie. He grew up in Carmarthen and later lived in Cardiff. Isy Suttie and Elis James are engaged to be married after she proposed at a launch party for her new book. 'And obviously, amazing woman and all that sorts of stuff. Our ads are non-intrusive and relevant. ", * Elis James is playing The Glee Club in Cardiff with John Robins in their Comedy Tour Show on Sunday February 28. Was Peep Show a game-changer for your career?Definitely. "My initial reaction was: 'No you don't, I bought this, I pay for that.' It's much better to write about when you're unhappy. So it was less of a bolt from the blue and more of a kick up the bum. He is bilingual in Welsh and English and has performed stand-up in both languages. I don't think it's washing our dirty laundry in public. Elis has two younger sisters named, Carys and Nia. James mother worked alongside Welsh comedian Rhod Gilberts father and Welsh musician Euros Childs mother. Do you?" "Children take up so much time", says Edwards. After being denied saxophone lessons, she began playing the guitar and creating songs at twelve. [6][7][2] Prior to moving full-time to comedy, James was guitarist with the Cardiff-based indie/punk band Heck, fronted by Jemma Roper. "Now it's different. In 2020 James became the Champion of Champions in BBC Radio 5 Live's Fighting Talk, defeating one of the big beasts of the show, Steve Bunce. Did you propose to him?Yes, at a pub in Crystal Palace. How Isy Suttie met Elis James: 'It was the funniest time in the bedroom I'd ever had!' . We like going to work. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a135af95ca84637 Will you marry me? They had a brief chat before going on stage, and Elis thought she was really funny and pretty while Isy noticed he was fun, if a bit haphazard. [46], He is engaged to actress, comedian and musician Isy Suttie. We often went to each others gigs because it was a chance to see each other, says Isy. The couple met at a gig in Southampton in 2006 and began dating in 2008. We both feel incredibly lucky to be still doing this 13 years later. We make each other laugh a lot of times a day," says Robins. Elis is also the narrator of the BBC Four documentary The Secret Life of Farm Animals, first broadcast in March 2022. Everyones so honest about mental health nowadays. During the 2015 Machynlleth Comedy Festival, he performed a new Work in Progress show set in Welsh. Free speech: Do comedians practise what they preach? I was so nervous, I couldn't deal with it, and John said, 'You're supposed to feel nervous. Porter and Edwards have appeared together as husband and wife once, on the Radio 4 panel show Act Your Age. "Some of the best bits of observational comedy ever have been about relationships, so there's nothing inherently un-comic about being in a relationship you just have to approach it in a different way.". So I was really excited to see him again. Elis stayed in her hotel room that night. The couple, who met at a gig in 2009, live in London and have a daughter together. They quickly realised they wanted to be together, but the timing wasnt ideal. But not so different that Welsh comics can't be successful in England, and vice versa. 1.7 m). "We're similar in that we both quite like doing rude, crude stuff, but we're not very similar performers," says Herring. Ladies! Do you suffer from health anxiety and OCD like Jane?Not so much any more. In the 80s, did people look things up in medical encyclopaedias? It was exhilarating to discover that books could be that funny. 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[11], James and Corcoran later performed in a "best of" show based on the Chris Corcoran's Committee Meeting shows, including the Social Club FM spin-off radio show, at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Herring, who is 48, started out in the double act Lee and Herring in the early 1990s. 103.98.160.152 She played Dobby in the British sitcom Peep Show, [1] [2] and in 2013 won the gold Sony Radio Academy Award for her radio show Pearl And Dave. Elis, 42, had seen fellow comedian Isy, 44, in Peep Show before they both performed at a gig in 2009. Beti was born in 2014 and in 2019 they had Steffan. Supporting Gilbert, James experienced performances before audiences of over 1,500 people and he later said that he felt like a "pop star" when he walked on stage during the tour. Elis returned home in May 2010, and they spent as much time together as they could. It felt completely wrong, so I cruelly cut the child and had her trying for a baby instead. "Or look a bit more deeply at stuff that happens every day," agrees Suttie. I was very paranoid that people were going to think he was helping me. I dont know how, but I already knew, says Isy. Here is the film of the day, Enjoy. As of now, Ellis works as the Champion of Champions in BBC Radio 5 Lives Fighting Talk, defeating one of the big beasts of the show, Steve Bunce. Elis, 35, who was born in Haverfordwest and grew up in Carmarthen, revealed the news in his Radio X show with John Robins. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I read Catch-22 when I was 16 and doing Manchester Youth Theatre. He was born in Haverfordwest and brought up in Carmarthen, Wales. Suttie popped the question at the Westow House pub in Crystal Palace after her appearance at the Bookseller Crow earlier this month. "But I ended up getting Justin into the bargain. They live in Crystal Palace, south London with their nine-month-old daughter, Beti. "Wallop" I think is the word!'. ", "Are you? We see you are using AdBlocker software. [45], James is politically "very left-wing". We may be in a Leap Year but Peep Show favourite Isy Suttie wasn't hanging around for February 29 to propose to her Welsh partner, fellow comedian Elis James. ", "I really wanted to marry Jeremy Lion," says Porter wistfully. Isy Suttie and her Welsh speaking guest Elis James offer a new spin on a classic song. We were lucky and it didnt take that long, but I was still shocked by how obsessed I became with getting pregnant and how disappointed I was every time my period came. ", Do they watch each other's shows? Elis discussed the romantic moment on his Radio X show with John Robins. Well, as you probably know, Sharon Osbourne has written three. "I talk about you loads in my new show!" He is the narrator of the BBC Four documentary The Secret Life of Farm Animals, first broadcast in March 2022. Porter's early stand-up shows focussed on the single life. The rest of the podcasts for this show can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0005fdz/episodes/player "He's not based on me. I see Beti all the time. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. "Exactly," says Edwards. There was a carton of Ribena between my legs and I had to brake suddenly, he laughs. She said: "Ive chilled out a lot but I used to push myself too hard and burn the candle at both ends. Quite innocuous, but it evolved from there. Isy Suttie is a musical comedian, actress, and writer from the United Kingdom. At Cardiff University, James majored in Modern History and Politics. In 2020 Elis started co-hosting The Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast with sports journalist Steff Garrero and comedian Mike Bubbins, based on their love of sport but lack of live sport because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He explained in 2010 that the worst thing about being a comedian is when the timing of Swansea City games clash with his live show commitments. @elis_james_content is the handle for the account. Elis was more displeased. I was confused and devastated.". . Isy Suttie: I was shocked by how obsessed I became with getting pregnant, sy Suttie just returned from what she likens to a tired, middle-class hen do. Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. It was my first trip anywhere since last year, she grins.We shared a bottle of prosecco and watched Billie Pipers film Rare Beasts, then fell asleep because weve all got young kids. We were pining for each other so much, says Isy. I'm very very happy to finally be making an honest man of Elis.'. They became engaged in 2016 but havent set a wedding date yet. Isy is a comedian, actress and writer who was born in Hull and brought up in Derbyshire. ", John recalled a photo taken at the romantic moment. The team reached the tournament's semi-finals. Before moving full-time to comedy, Elis served as a guitarist with the Cardiff-based indie/punk band Heck, fronted by Jemma Roper. We speak some Welsh at home always say cegin instead of kitchen and bara instead of bread. [14], In late 2015, James recorded a stand-up special in Welsh titled Rhacs Jibiders. If I was stressed, Id start to worry about my health. Personal Details To Know About The Actress From Hold Tight. "But that material is fictionalised. At this year's Fringe, Alfie Brown and Jessie Cave, and Bobby Mair and Harriet Kemsley are two couples preparing to spill the beans on their love lives. Initially, shed already had a child, but when I tried to write that, the kid was so annoying, I couldnt bear it [laughs]. And it works both ways. James's first language is Welsh, and one of Suttie's best-known routines is a love song to her boyfriend in a pidgin beginners' version of the language. Will you marry me?'. Jon Richardson revealed his engagement to rising star Lucy Beaumont at the end of his recent Channel 4 show Jon Richardson Grows Up, but Beaumont prefers anecdotes about her native Hull. The digital age is so good in so many ways, but the fact that you can get a headache, look it up online and immediately see cancer among the search results isnt great especially if youre a worrier with a tendency to catastrophise. But then I looked at everyone's expectant eyes and I looked at Isy and I thought, "This is probably not the time to start riffing. 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