Originally hailing from Staffordshire, Adam Beardsmore now lives and works in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. An animation editor by day, he made his stand-up debut in 2017 after a friend signed him up for an open mic night, and has since taken part in the BBC New Comedy Award 2018.

Among his inspirations are Ross Noble, Bill Burr, as well as endless Billy Connolly videos that I watched from far too young an age.