Miles Jupp was nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe 2003, for his show ‘Gentlemen Prefer Brogues'. He has been described as " A clever, dead pan, dead funny upper-class bloke, physically reminiscent of Martin Clunes but funnier… his musings are classic " [The Scotsman]. Other awards include winner of Channel 4's – So You Think You're Funny 2001 and winner of the Leicester Festival Comedian of The Year Award 2001.

On television Miles appeared as a regular on the (BAFTA nominated) LIVE FLOOR SHOW (BBC Scotland – 2 series) and guested on DOES DOUG KNOW ? (CH4). Other TV includes the hit children's series BALAMORY (BBC 253 episodes), T in THE PARK (BBC Scotland), CALEDONIAN MACBRAINS (BBC Scotland), YOU MUST BE JOKING (Channel 4), REVOLVER (BBC Choice), WEIRDSVILLE - MILES JUPP INVESTIGATES (BBC Choice Scotland) and BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS (BBC Choice).

On radio Miles's credits include ROBIN & WENDY'S WET WEEKEND (BBC Radio 4), FRINGE CUTS (BBC Radio 4), THE MOTION SHOW (BBC Radio 4), SPANKING NEW (BBC Radio 7), FAMOUS FOR FIVE MINUTES (BBC Scotland), VELVET CABARET (BBC Radio Scotland) and HENS (BBC Radio 4). He also regularly appeared in his own slot JUPP'S EYE on the FRED MACAULEY SHOW (BBC Radio Scotland ) and most recently wrote and appeared in Miles Jupp's Real World, a comedy series for BBC Radio 4. TV includes, THE LIVE FLOOR SHOW (BBC 2), WIFE FOR WILLIAM for Channel 4 and most recently seen on Paramount Comedy's THE WORLD STANDS UP.

Other recent work includes a successful run with The Lost and Lonely Rebels, a UK tour of BALAMORY LIVE, playing Simple Simon in the HMT Theatre (Aberdeen) Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK and was recently seen on BBC 2 in FEEL THE FORCE. Miles most recently appeared in The Barbicans pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON. Later this year he can be seen in WEDDING BELLES (FIVE) and in the films HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX and DEATH DEFYING ACTS.

Quotes:

“His set rolls out like warm custard over Spotted Dick ” - The Scotsman

“ * * * * ” - The Independent

“A corking show” - The List

“Jupp is likeable, absurd and joyfully irreverent” - Three Weeks

“Miles Jupp's gloriously offensive posh-boy persona makes for an hour's great entertainment.” - The Independent

“Landed Gentry to the comedy cognoscenti” - Evening News

“Laugh? I nearly dropped my Debretts” - Evening Standard 2003

Voted one of Jongleurs best and EMMA award nominee this year, Rudi's style is very versatile with countless Television and Radio appearances including Heart of Harlesden (BBC2), The Last Word (ITV1), Mega Mela Malai Comedy (BBC1), 100 Greatest TV Treats (CH4), The Big Brunch (GLR) and Mad House Show (UNIQUE FM).

Jongleurs award winner (Best performer 2000/2001) Rudi Lickwood is one of the busiest acts on the UK comedy circuit, with a sense of humour and razor-sharp material that appeals to all audiences. A super confident playful personality and oozing charisma, his infectious charm has made him a desirable commodity for television and radio work, as well as conferences and product launches.

Television Credits include:

Noel Edmunds House Party - BBC1
100 Greatest TV Treats - Channel 4
Malia Comedy - BBC2
The Stand Up Show - ITV1
Heart of Hart of Harlesden - BBC2

Radio credits include:

The Big Bunch - GLR
London Marathon - Radio 5
Shuman's Shuffle - Choice FM
Mad House Show (presenter) - Unique FM

Television Warm Ups include:

Goodness Gracious Me
Network East
Small Potatoes

Comedy Venues regularly appearing at: as compere or full sets

Jongleurs (various)
The Comedy Store ( London & Manchester )
Up The Creek (London & Croydon)
T'he Comedy Club (various)
Comedy Cafe ( London )

...... Not to mention his numerous world performances

IF.COM EDDY'S NEWCOMER AWARD - WINNER 2006
CHORTLE.CO.UK NEWCOMER AWARD - WINNER 20 05

“my face hurt from laughing ” - Ross Noble
“the funniest 22 year old woman in the country ” - Stewart Lee

Josie's youthful enthusiasm and distinct world view, mixed with intelligent insight, have gained her respect and made her a favourite amongst established comics.

Selected to appear in the reputable Edinburgh Festival ‘Big Value Show' in 2004 she created a buzz with her obsessive and ridiculous stories leaving audiences smitten with her innocent wonder and loveable madness. From this she went on to support Stewart Lee. She is currently performing 20 minute sets around the country. In 2006 and her debut Edinburgh Show ‘Kindness and Exuberance' was met with critical acclaim, was sold out from the first week, won her the If.com Eddy's (formerly Perrier) Newcomer Award), and sold out a run at the Soho Theatre. In 2006 Josie will be doing a national tour of the show.

Brief History

2006
Josie Longs debut solo show Edinburgh 2006 ‘Kindness and Exuberance'
Book Club Tour
Out to Lunch (Radio 2)

2005
Support Act, Stewart Lee's National Tour ‘Stand-Up Comedian'
Chortle Award Best Newcomer
An Audience with Josie Long and Dan Nightingale Edinburgh 2005
Funny Women Tour

2004
‘Big Value Comedy', Cafe Royal
The Milk Run, BBC Radio

2003
The Last Chancers, C4, Angel Eye

2002
Brain Candy, BBC 3. Baby Cow Productions

1999
Winner BBC New Comedy Awards
Runner up “So You Think You're Funny?”
Semi Finalist Daily Telegraph Open Mic Competition

Press

"One of Britain 's bright new hopes of the comedy scene" - SUNDAY TIMES

“a terrible cartoonist but enchanting stand-up” - The Herald

“young and bubbly......there was an immediate sense this was a comedian of a higher order” - Fest 2005

“like sitting next to the nutter on the bus, but safe in the knowledge she's not a dangerous one.” - Chortle

“… Josie Longs show is unpolished, rambling and lovely – just the way she hoped it would be…” - OBSERVER

“…it is rare to emerge from a comedy show feeling as though you have seen something genuinely life affirming rather than slightly sordid. Kindness and Exhuberance is not just the exception to the rule – it is breezy and attractively presented plea for optimism and an entreaty to enjoy the more unusual but simple pleasures in life…quirky…it would be hard to leave this show without a smile” - SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

“… a box of badges and sunshine soundtrack greet the audience, before the last dregs of cynicism are brushed away by the lady herself. The cheerful Long has endearing energy” - THE LIST

“…Long can find the joy in the tiniest and most pointless of things. It's a rare comedy talent and one worth cherishing. Her kindness and exhuberance are not to be missed .” - METRO ( SCOTLAND )*****

“… she's undeniably special…” - SKINNY FEST *****

“… there's a lovable romantic sensibility here, reminiscent of Daniel Kitson's, but without the accompanying acidity… heartfelt and eccentric…" - GUARDIAN

“…daft, scatty, friendly, wholly engaging and a far better stand-up than those adjectives may imply” - TIME OUT