John Robins

Ian Cognito: A Life and A Death On Stage

Rising to fame amid the 1980s alternative comedy boom, Ian Cognito was one of the UK's most popular comedians. His performances left audiences in hysterics - but behind the laughter was a troubled and often controversial figure. This is the story of the comedy scene that nurtured a comedic genius, and the real life of a man famed for his outlandish sense of humour.

Release Date:2022-07-21

Character:Self

Vote Count:2

The Island

Comedy panel show that invites four comedians to create their own personal dream island.

Release Date:2022-03-23

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Episode Count:8

The Weakest Link

Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?

Release Date:2021-12-18

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:5

Hypothetical

Hosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, top comedians are posed absurd hypothetical situations and scored on how well they would deal with them. Over three rounds, two teams of comedians must think fast as they are faced with a series of completely made-up scenarios and interrogated on their approach to each one. Host Josh Widdicombe poses the questions and interrogates the guests' methods, whilst James Acaster, as arbiter of the Hypotheticals, deals with the guests quibbles and queries and doles out the points.

Release Date:2019-02-06

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:2

John Robins: The Darkness of Robins

A stand-up routine that provides a candid view into the breakdown of John's long-term relationship. One of the winners of the 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Award.

Release Date:2018-12-16

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Himself

Vote Count:1

Beat the Internet with John Robins

Comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms, with the host ably assisted by fact-master Sunil Patel.

Release Date:2018-11-15

Character:Self - Host

Episode Count:20

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Ever worried about laboratory-grown meat, accidentally touching someone’s hand on the train or the impending nuclear apocalypse? Then join Jon Richardson as he hilariously works out exactly how worried the British public should be about everything there is to worry about.

Release Date:2018-05-16

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:7

Richard Osman's House of Games

Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.

Release Date:2017-09-04

Character:Self - Contestant

Episode Count:5

Vote Count:22

Extra Gear

Extra Gear is the brand new companion show to Top Gear, bringing tons of behind-the-scenes content to audiences for the first time. Hosted by Rory Reid and Chris Harris, the half hour after show presents exclusive new footage, interviews, and specially recorded films. Rory and Chris will also be joined by a celebrity guest or renowned figure from the motoring world to reflect on that week’s episode of Top Gear.

Release Date:2016-05-29

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:5

Taskmaster

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion in this brand new game show?

Release Date:2015-07-28

Character:Self

Episode Count:10

Vote Count:146

Funny Valentines

Funny Valentines is a comedy collection of nine original short films exclusive to BBC iPlayer, written and starring many of Britain's finest comedians. Each comedian was invited to create a short Funny Valentine to bring their unique take on the international day of love.

Release Date:2015-02-13

Character:Jove

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:1

Comedy Central at the Comedy Store

Join Comedy Central at The Comedy Store to see Britain's best comics perform at London's best comedy club.

Release Date:2010-09-03

Character:Self - Host

Episode Count:1