Jacob Edwards is a multi-talented comedian, character stand-up, comic actor, TV host and comedy writer. Jacob is best known as a regular on âLive at the Electricâ (BBC 3), writing and performing as Roger Showbusiness live in the studio throughout the most recent series.
He is also known as the host of âCTRL Freaksâ (London Live), the ground-breaking hidden camera series where he took control of contestantsâ lives through their social media feeds.
Jacob was cast by director John Landis (âThe Blues Brothersâ and âTrading Placesâ) to appear in the feature film âBurke & Hareâ, alongside Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis.
He has numerous other TV credits to his name, including âThe IT Crowdâ (Channel 4), âFool Britanniaâ (ITV), âLetâs Dance for Comic Reliefâ (BBC 1), as well as regular appearances on both â10 OâClock Liveâ (Channel 4) and âLee Kernâs Celebrity Bedlamâ (Channel 4).
Jacob has appeared in 'Drifters' (E4), âI Live with Modelsâ (Comedy Central), âRichard Hammondâs Secret Serviceâ (BBC 1), âThe Persuasionistsâ (BBC 2), âThe Scum Also Risesâ (BBC 3), âGenie in the Houseâ (Nickelodeon) and âThe Wrong Doorâ (BBC 3).
He has been a regular panel guest on âNot the One Showâ (London Live) and âBig Brotherâs Bit on the Sideâ (5*).