Tom Wrigglesworth
Tom Wrigglesworth is an established stand-up comedian, radio and TV presenter and voice-over artist from Sheffield, England. With a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance, this Yorkshire funny man became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. His subsequent story of the event secured Tom several awards including the Chortle Best Show Award, and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award.
Tom first broke onto the scene back in 2003, winning the Channel 4 new comedian competition, ‘So You Think You’re Funny’. He is now firmly established as one of the most original, talented and respected comedians on the UK and International comedy circuit. He’s enjoyed several nationwide tours with live shows, has written and starred in five self-titled series for Radio 4, and accepted performed at comedy festivals across the globe including the prestigious New Zealand, Sydney and Montreal Comedy Festivals.
He has performed on Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, Russell Howard`s Good News and The Comedy Gala for BBC Three as well as The World Stand`s Up, Edinburgh and Beyond and three series of The Comedy Store – all for Comedy Central
Tom is now firmly established as a Star of BBC Radio. Following the success of the live show, Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Return Letter to Richard Branson was commissioned for a one-off show, quickly followed by a full Radio 4 series. In the four-part series Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Letters, Tom once again tackled consumer issues by writing to figure heads or ‘captains of industry’, and venting spleen over topics such as traffic wardens, estate agents, energy suppliers, and bank managers using real life stories to highlight the grievances people suffer at the hands of consumer stalwarts. The series was met with great critical acclaim, and scooped a prestigious Sony Radio Academy Award. A second series of Open Letters quickly followed, transmitting on Radio 4.
"The ultimate crowd pleaser" - The Guardian
