Rufus Hound

Rufus Hound can currently be seen on SKY ONE, in a new panel show with Carol Vordeman and Sara Cox called "Vorderman's Big Brain Game". The show tests creativity, logic, memory and spatial awareness and Rufus & Sara are both team captains.

Earlier this year Rufus completed the filming of a new sitcom pilot for the BBC called 'The Flat'. Rufus co-stars with Tom Price and the pair also co-wrote the show. In 2006 Rufus has also continued to regularly present "Top of the Pops" with Fern Cotton on BBC 2.

2005 was a spectacular and groundbreaking year for Rufus Hound, with involvement in numerous high-profile television projects, and a burgeoning reputation as one of the top acts on the live circuit. His work for the BBC included presenting the World Music Awards from LA (which was subsequently broadcast on BBC2), covering The Glastonbury Festival for BBC 3, co-hosting "Top of the Pops" on BBC 2 and appearing on "Destination Three" (a nightly show on BBC 3). In addition Rufus stormed some of the biggest and best comedy clubs in the country, with regular compering for the Krater at Brighton's Komedia, and gigging both nationally and internationally. The year was neatly rounded off with Rufus supporting Rory Bremner on his highly successful national tour.

Still only 26, Rufus has further projects in development for both TV and Radio. He has also appeared as a regular entertainment correspondent for BBC Radio London and worked for LBC as Jono Coleman's sidekick.

However, Rufus's talents are not purely restricted to comedy, presenting and a passion for music. He was a founder member, writer, producer, researcher and performer of 'Punkscience' (the acclaimed science show at The Edinburgh Festival 2005).

"…sharp, sarcastic and, at times, a little sick." The Brighton Argus

"Classy" Huddersfield Examiner

Radio Work
Jenny Eclair Show (LBC)
Jono Coleman's Sunday Show, LBC (regular sidekick)
The Sandi Toksvig Show, LBC
Peter Curran's Saturday Show, BBC London (guest entertainment correspondent).
Ella Kenion's Friday Overnight Show, BBC London (regular guest)

Television
Vorderman’s Big Brain Game (team captain) SKY, 2006
Myth Busters (series 1 & 2) voiceover for BBC 3, 2005 & 2006
Top of the Pops BBC1 - new dates for 2006 to be announced shortly. (Presenter)
The Flat: BBC3 sitcom pilot starring Rufus Hound and Tom Price. Filming completed January 2006
The World Music Awards, BBC 2, Sept 2005 (Presenter)
Top of the Pops, BBC 1, regular presenting slots throughout 2005 (Presenter)
Glastonbury Festival 2005, BBC (Presenter)
Destination 3, BBC 3 (Presenter Feb - May 2005)
BBC 2 - pilot with Piers Morgan, 2005
RI:SE - Channel 4
Big Brother's EForum Show, Channel 4
Going Live - Ecology presenter, BBC 1

Comedy Clubs he's performed at include:
Supported Rory Bremner on tour. Nov/Dec 2005
Comedy Cafe, The Laughing Horse, The Glass House, Amused Moose, The Brewhouse, Aha Ha Ha, Up The Creek, The Comedy Store, Komedia and Mirth Control clubs nation-wide.

Live Presentation Work
Auctioneer for The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund at BAFTA, 2005
Regular Compere for BierRex - Rufus Hound's Circus of Intrigue (2002-2003)
Regular compere at The Crane, Wandsworth (six months 2001)
MC for Claire's Megastore opening, Birmingham
MC for 'Help Burundi' concert, Surrey
MC for University of Surrey Volunteer Awards 2004

Competitions
Finalist in Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny Award 2002, Edinburgh Festival

Writing
Script writing on Top of The Pops, Glastonbury and various pilots for Channel Four and BBC.
Writing about comedy for press and online content.