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Children will recognise him as Archie The Inventor in Balamory, but Miles Jupp is also an award-winning stand-up.

He started his career with victories in two new act competitions in 2001 - Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny and the Leicester Festival of The Year award. Two years later he was nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award for his show Gentlemen Prefer Brogues.

On TV his upper-class persona landed him regluar apperances on BBC Scotland's Live Floor Show and has appeared on Paramount's The World Stands Up and Channel 4's You Must Be Joking, among others.

He is also a member of the sketch team The Lost and Lonely Rebels.

Miles Jupp at the Just For Laughs London showcase
Live Review

Miles Jupp is unassuming in his delivery, with a set that is entirely driven by the understandable perception of him as the sort of posh man who could quite happily be given a ‘small island province’ to govern, though probably needs a butler to tie his shoelaces.

The persona is fully formed, and Jupp gets to both reinforce it and undermine it in equal measure. Importantly, it allows this real-life liberal to go undercover and report back on the twisted moral compass of Daily-Express reading Middle England with an incisive wit.

Jupp’s underplayed delivery means he’s something of a slow-burner – despite having one of the best opening lines in the business – but his set, even over seven brisk minutes, is undeniably satisfying.

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Even if you don't consider yourself to be a grumpy get before your time, you'll identify with many of his gripes. His delivery is delicious, only marred by a surprisingly abrupt close to the set. We loved every minute.

Jo Phelan, February 2012

Miles Jupp is a genius. End of. Glad he is doing more stand up now. Can't wait to catch his act again.

Incubus2011, December 2011

Cracking job in Wycombe yesterday. Glad to have seen him do stand up at last.

Paul Roff, November 2010

Was at the Empire comedy club on January 27th and had an amazing time thanks to this man. He was able to maintain his persona throughout the show while still being able to relate to the audience and get laughs. A real comedy treat.

Peter D, January 2009

Jan 31st, Haywards Heath. Not his finest hour. Unsettled by a quiet crowd, tended to gabble his way through the first half which made it worse because no-one had time to work through what he'd said. Better second half, at least managed to get one half of the room laughing. Overall a 40W bulb to Dan Atkinson and Rob Deerings comedy searchlights. Disappointing

Adrian Breeds, February 2008

I saw him at the Arts Theatre on Monday. I found him absolutely delightful, and wish to marry him.

Anna Dancer, July 2007

Glad I've finally seen him. He's brilliant.

Paul Sinha, February 2007

Best of the night at the Kings Head – cheers for a cracking night

laurence hewitt, February 2007

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