Graham Fellows: Perfectly Broken Keyboards and Endless Bounty Bars

Graham Fellows accidentally became Jilted John, accidentally became John Shuttleworth, and has spent several decades building one of the most quietly inventive careers in British comedy — largely by following things to see where they go.Graham Fellows is a British actor, comedian, and musician best known for creating Jilted John and John Shuttleworth. As Jilted John, he scored a late 70s hit that thrust him into the spotlight; as Shuttleworth, he developed one of British comedy's most beloved characters — a middle-aged suburban man with a deep love of music technology and dry wit.How John Shuttleworth came into existence following a publishing deal — and then refused to leaveWhat appearing on Top of the Pops in the early 80s was actually likeThe shifting world of 1980s and 90s television — Saturday Night Zoo, The Paradise Club, and what that era made possible for comedyWhy following an accidental creation wherever it leads is a more reliable creative strategy than planningConnect with Graham here:InstagramFacebookYouTubeFind us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.