{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d542841ade326bd3b4b47e4/606c233ef94283370ed1b87d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"James Farmer on how he became one of the UK's most in demand gag writers","description":"<p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/jamesfarmer87\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James Farmer</a> is a comedian and writer.</p><p>James has worked as a writer on some of the most successful UK TV shows. From pretty much all of Jimmy Carr shows, to the Last Leg, Romesh on the Ranganation and Frankie Boyle on his shows. As a stand up he has supported both Jimmy Carr and Patrick Kielty on tour. </p><p>Jimmy Carr on several dates for his Funny Business tour. In 2015 he went on the road again to tour support for Patrick Kielty.</p><p>If you like this episode please do rate and review the podcast on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/balancing-acts/id1485562862?i=1000513578217\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a>.</p><p>Happy listening :)</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Steve</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;@offkeysteve</p>","author_name":"Steve Whiteley"}