James is a renowned comedy writer, director, and show runner who has made a significant impact in the UK and Ireland, having won numerous prestigious awards including Broadcast, Royal Television Society, and Irish Academy accolades.
Growing up in Dublin, Ireland, James's breakthrough work was creating the comedy sketch show Republic of Telly for RTE, a platform that provided a launchpad for a new generation of talent in front of and behind the camera. During his tenure as show runner for the first eight seasons, the series garnered hundreds of millions of views online and won numerous awards, including an Irish Film and Television Award for Best TV Moment.
In addition to his work on Republic of Telly, James has also made notable contributions to other projects, including Zen Motoring, No Worries If Not!, Blindboy Undestroys, and Rubberbandits Guides. His body of work spans a range of genres, including sketch, sitcom, topical comedy, and experimental documentaries.
