Elis and John: 12 Years of Comedy and Friendship

21 May 2026
The Studio Stage

Tracing the journey from their early days on indie station Radio X (formerly Xfm) to their high-profile move to the BBC, Rachel Burden - presenter, broadcaster and longtime fan - sits down with award-winning comedians Elis James and John Robins to uncover the secrets behind the show’s longevity, its fiercely loyal fanbase, and the many reinventions and iterations that have shaped the past 12 years.

Joined by Katie Pollard (BBC Business Affairs) and Stuart Morgan (Audio Always), the session will also explore the programme’s recent move into the commercial space, while managing to maintain a presence on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. 

Speakers
John Robins
John Robins, Podcast Host and Comedian - Elis James and John Robins
Elis James
Elis James, Podcast Host and Comedian - Elis James and John Robins
Stuart Morgan
Stuart Morgan, Founder and Managing Director - Audio Always
Rachel Burden
Rachel Burden, Broadcaster & Journalist - BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Katie Pollard
Katie Pollard, Senior Commercial, Rights and Business Affairs Manager, Audio - BBC