Phil Wang

The Eurasian stand-up’s cerebral charm has seen him become established on the airwaves. In 2016 and 2017 Phil appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC2), Have I Got News For You (BBC1), Would I Lie to You? (BBC1), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), Dave’s Unspun With Matt Forde (as the show’s regular Asian Correspondent), Jack Dee’s Inauguration Helpdesk (BBC2) and Drunk History (Comedy Central).

He has also written and starred in two series for BBC Radio 4 with his 2015 Foster’s Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award nominated sketch group Daphne.

Winner of the 2010 Chortle Student Comedian Of The Year Award and Comedy Central Live Funniest Student Award 2011.

'Very promising up-and-comer' (The Independent)

'Slick, distinctive, and funny... A well-rounded young comic headed for greater things' (Chortle)

'Master of the intellectual dick joke' (Time Out)

'Certain belly laughs... astonishingly assured debut' (The Sunday Times)

'He's an intelligent, attuned observer and his thoughts reward attentive listening' (The Scotsman).