When comedians Isy and Elis met at a standup gig in Barnstaple in 2009, the first thing she noticed wasnt his humorous charm, but his Ribena-soaked jacket. Four series have been broadcast so far. Its the perfect lunchtime read. "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. They live in Crystal Palace, south London with their nine-month-old daughter, Beti. He is not sick but together with John Robins has delved deep into their own and others personal experiences to share a diverse range of mental health issues, from anxiety and grief to illness, identity, and exclusion. James and Suttie met at a comedy gig in Barnstaple in 2009 and started dating in 2010. But while driving from his home in Cardiff, disaster had struck. Isy was pleased to have an excuse to see him again and found his details on their booking email so she could let him know. 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On 16 February 2014 Elis began broadcasting the Elis James and John Robins show on XFM (now Radio X), co-hosting with colleague comedian John Robins. They presently live in Crystal Palace, South London. ", So there's no time for comparing notes or overanalysing a performance? "But that material is fictionalised. "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'. [10], In 2014 James appeared as Nigel in series 2 episode 3 of Crackanory on the Dave channel, and as Owen in the BBC Three "Comedy Feed" pilot Josh, starring Josh Widdicombe. In their stand-up shows they talk openly about their relationship she about his low sex drive, he about her menstrual mood-swings, Robins says: 'You see comics backstage and they're showing you pictures of their kids and holidays and they're really happy. Isy proposed to Elis on February 9 in 2016 at the launch party of her book, The Actual One. Designed and build by Powder Blue in association with Wilkins, who is 34, started stand-up in 2008 and has taken three shows to the Fringe. A few days in Southend with two female friends felt thrillingly exotic after being locked down in Camberwell, south London for the past 15 months. She also branched out to writing and penned a novel about an anxiety sufferer's struggles to get pregnant, based on her own health struggles. They played a recording of the moment Isy proposed which started with. [38] [39], From 2018 he has appeared as Nez in the semi-improvised mockumentary Tourist Trap on BBC One Wales. [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. Now it's so great. Isy proposed to Elis on February 9 in 2016 at the launch party of her book, The Actual One. On the radio show, Robins then recalled a 'phenomenal photo of everyone crowded round Isy staring into Elis's eyes while he looks down at his plate with his knife and fork in his hand, absolutely unaware of what's going on'. So it was less of a bolt from the blue and more of a kick up the bum. Yet here I was doing all the right things, having sex when I was told, but it wasnt happening. I used to work for Richard and Judy and they're brilliant because they are feisty with each other. We see you are using AdBlocker software. . James's mother worked with the father of Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert and the mother of Welsh musician Euros Childs. Chortle. Unforgotten: Why did Nicola Walker leave and what happened to her character Cassie? 275 Likes, 17 Comments - Hattie Houston (@hattiepresenter) on Instagram: "The room with a view . It is good fun. [31] The pilot starred James and Corcoran, and featured guest Colin Baker. Afterwards, I think I knew we were going to be together for ever, and I never really even believed in that before.. ", Elis James recently starred in 'Crims' on BBC3 and has just finished shooting 'Josh', with Josh Widdicombe and Jack Dee, which will be on BBC3 later this year. "We love each other so we're conscious of trying not to upset each other. Before my dad died, Elis had asked his permission to marry me, which was amazing, but then never produced a ring or officially proposed. How Old Is Elis James. She is 100 percent halachically Jewish through her mother's mother, but raised outside the community and religion. We like going to work. Elis and his partner Isy reside in Crystal Palace, South London, and have a daughter named Beti Mair who was born in 2014, and a son named Steffan who was born in 2019. He also has hosted Elis Jamess Pantheon of Heroes on BBC Radio Wales since 2012. Josh was commissioned and ran for three series on BBC Three from 2015 to 2017. The recording starts with Robins standing on a chair, tapping a glass and announcing 'Isy would like to say a few words and see how it goes ', A clearly emotional Suttie can be heard thanking her friends for coming before saying to James: 'I love you. This show was broadcast on Saturday afternoons and released also a popular podcast. Owain Elis James (born 3 November 1980) is a Welsh comedian, broadcaster and actor originally from Haverfordwest. 'And obviously, amazing woman and all that sorts of stuff. Isy Suttie is best known for playing Dobby in 'Peep Show'. Porter and Edwards have appeared together as husband and wife once, on the Radio 4 panel show Act Your Age. Sharing embarrassing stories embellished or not is par for the course in a comedy relationship. They have a daughter, Beti. He said the worst part about being a comic in 2010 is when Swansea City games conflict with his live show responsibilities. Ziri Rideaux. 'And obviously, amazing woman and all that sorts of stuff. Were about to spend the wedding money on two nights at Center Parcs.". The news was revealed on James' Radio X show with John Robins, as they played a recording of the moment. Suttie is engaged to Welsh comedian Elis James. "There are funny things when you're getting to know someone at the start of a relationship," says Pascoe. Elis next Welsh-language show, Haleliw, was the first broadcast on Christmas Day 2019. he started co-hosting The Socially Distant Sports Bar podcast in 2020 alongside sports journalist Steff Garrero and comedian Mike Bubbins, based on their love of sport but lack of live sport due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whats your writing routine?I used to romanticise the life of a writer banging away at a typewriter, fuelled by cigarettes, coffee and booze. Actress: Peep Show. ", "Little arguments are very useful for sparking ideas for stand-up," continues Porter. 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. He started his comedy career in 2005, though he had initially won the Maes B comedy award at the 1999 national eisteddfod. They have a daughter, Beti Mair, born in 2014, and a boy, Steffan, born in 2019. It's much better to write about when you're unhappy. "One of the things that made me think I might have found the right woman was that Catie didn't mind me having a Hitler moustache for a year," says Richard Herring of his 2009 show in which he attempted to "reclaim" the toothbrush moustache for comedy purposes. He grew up in Carmarthen and later lived in Cardiff. Maybe in the sequel, Jane Is Really Trying, she could be reading the next Sharon Osbourne book. Help keep Chortle viable. Was Peep Show a game-changer for your career?Definitely. Suttie popped the question at the Westow House pub in Crystal Palace after her appearance at the Bookseller Crow earlier this month. Our ads are non-intrusive and relevant. [17], James played Rex Jones in the radio spin-off of Chris Corcoran's Committee Meeting, Social Club FM, which was initially broadcast in August 2011 for BBC Radio Wales and ran for two years. Im useless with tech so I spent a fortune on phone calls, he says. But while driving from his home in Cardiff, disaster I dont think Id have written that 10 years ago, so it must be influenced by #MeToo. In their stand-up shows they talk openly about their relationship she about his low sex drive, he about her menstrual mood-swings, Justin Edwards and Lucy Porter have appeared together as husband and wife once, on the Radio 4 panel show Act Your Age, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in. We are currently listing 6,145 upcoming comedy events. Her mother is a devout Jew. [45], James is politically "very left-wing". Yet here I was doing all the right things, having sex when I was told, but it wasnt happening. Elis James is a Haverfordwest-born Welsh comedian, presenter, and actor. We were too busy talking about Britpop and Pat Sharps Fun House. With Wilkins a relatively new act compared to Herring, she says she remembered "telling a friend, another comic, that Rich and I were going out and she said, 'Are you worried everyone's going to think he's writing all your jokes?' Website and all original content copyright Chortle 2000 - 2023. Isy Suttie is a musical comedian, actress, and writer from the United Kingdom. Isy Suttie and her Welsh speaking guest Elis James offer a new spin on a classic song. Justin and I are deeply dull people and live a very dull suburban life." As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Elis, 42, had seen fellow comedian Isy, 44, in Peep Show before they both performed at a gig in 2009. Luckily we still find plenty of ways to make each other laugh.. [1], James was born in Haverfordwest and grew up in Carmarthen, Wales. 1980. You're happier in a relationship, but you have to engineer stuff for comic material." [22] Since 2014, James has also co-written and co-starred in the BBC Radio Wales sketch show Here Be Dragons. Isy Suttie was born on August 11, 1978 in Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. They quickly realised they wanted to be together, but the timing wasnt ideal. "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'. They had a drink at the bar afterwards, and Elis managed to slip into conversation that he was single. ", It wasn't always like this. See isysuttie.co.uk. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Everyones so honest about mental health nowadays. James and co-host John Robins won Chortles Best Radio Show award in March 2017 for their weekly show on Radio X. Suttie is engaged to Welsh comedian Elis James. Suttie popped the question at the Westow House pub in Crystal Palace after her appearance at the Bookseller Crow earlier this month. And now? Didnt several fellow comedians lend their expertise in certain areas?Yeah, I was very grateful for that. He also became the MC of the Machynlleth Comedy Festival Gala performance at the May 2014 Hay Festival. Josie Long read bits of the book as it progressed and advised me on protests and marches. Is there a reckoning still to come in comedy?Maybe. The Peep Show actor is appearing on Richard Osman's House of Games this week, All the latest TV news and gossip straight to your inbox every weekday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I'm very very happy to finally be making an honest man of Elis.'. The rest of the podcasts for this show can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/05OtgjPyKBdRTj5xYEZP1X We speak some Welsh at home always say cegin instead of kitchen and bara instead of bread. It was the best date Id ever been on, he says. 5 Shooters Were Arrested With Murder Charges, Charles Johnson Colorado Football Death Cause- Wife Family & Net Worth, MLB: Albert Pujols Wife Deidre Pujols And Kids. Shes also an actor and writer, best known for playing IT geek Dobby in sitcom Peep Show. Then they go on and do material about how they never have sex anymore because they've been married for 10 years. 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. 2,429 Followers, 1,866 Following, 254 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Hattie Houston (@hattiepresenter) [10][18], Following a pilot show, on 16 February 2014 James started broadcasting the Elis James and John Robins show on XFM (now Radio X), co-hosting with fellow comedian John Robins. Menu. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. "I . [1] Early life [ edit] Isy Suttie and Elis James are engaged to be married after she proposed at a launch party for her new book. Im glad its in there. It's fun to watch, certainly, but how does it work when you both have access to a microphone when you're both the funny one in a relationship? Elis discussed the romantic moment on his Radio X show with John Robins. Isy Suttie and Elis James are engaged to be married after she proposed at a launch party for her new book. You have been caught stealing our content. "It was the worst feeling I've had in two years that sense of shame" says Robins. Jane Is Trying by Isy Suttie is published on 22 July (W&N, 16.99). "For a long time people expected comics to come on and say their mother-in-law was fat, and their wife was boring. Since 2004 he has created a new stand-up show every year for the Edinburgh Fringe. Outside of her TV career, Isy is married to a Welsh comedian, Elis James, and the pair have two children together. Rich and I weren't in a long-established relationship and I didn't know if it was going to last. Sometimes with relationships where you work in the same job, it becomes all about the job. So I raced through Stieg Larssons Millennium trilogy and a few of Erin Kellys books, which I loved. 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