
James McNicholas
Department: Acting
Biography
JAMES MCNICHOLAS is a writer and performer based in London. As a screenwriter, he has credits with BBC, ITV & BBC Radio 4. His live comedy show 'The Boxer' was named in the 'Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2019' (The Guardian). Alongside his comedy, James is a sports journalist for The Athletic and co-host of the award-winning Arsecast Extra podcast.
Known For

Battle of Britain: The Real Story
2010

Polite Society
2023

Pretty Red Dress
2023

Horrible Histories: 'Orrible Opera
2023

The Beautiful Game
2024

Masters of Love
2019

The Critic
2024

Ted Lasso
2020

Match of the Day 2
2004

This England
2022

This England
2022

Drunk History
2015

The Emily Atack Show
2020

The Great
2020

The Reluctant Landlord
2018

Drunk History
2015

Horrible Histories
2009

Late Night Mash
2021

Horrible Science
2025

Webidate
2020