Josh Pugh
Josh Pugh is a Midlands‑born stand‑up who blends self‑deprecating honesty with surreal observational wit. A champion of multiple new‑act competitions (including Birmingham & Nottingham, 2015), he was named English Comedian of the Year in 2016 and went on to earn a best‑show nomination at the 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
As well as storming the live circuit, Josh is a regular on Mock The Week, Hypothetical, and The Last Leg, and co-hosted Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage—bringing both heart and hilarity to prime-time TV.
@joshpughcomic – 237.5K+ followers
“Inarguably five stars… he’s destined for the big leagues”– British Comedy Guide
“Fashioning fecklessness into front‑rank stand‑up—a heart‑warming, clever hour.” – The Guardian
“Remarkably solid, dependable comedy… a satisfying hour” – The Daily Telegraph
“A classy, charming left‑field hour… pithy, unconventional and funny.” – Chortle
“Nominated for best show—real gems of jokes.” – Guardian (Edinburgh review)
“A gentle surrealness and a big dollop of hilarity” – Sunday Post
“Stirringly excellent with his stand up, the comic keeps the laughter flowing freely” - List
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