Greg James has become one of the most popular DJs in the country, but did you know he can also act?
The BBC Radio 1 DJ previously worked with the National Youth Theatre and studied drama at the University of East Anglia, and has now co-written and starred in his own comedy pilot, titled Dead Air.
James stars as late-night radio DJ Jake Cross in the 17-minute BBC iPlayer short, who is given the surprise job as the breakfast show host when the former presenter dies. He faces the dilemma of selling out or staying with his loyal fanbase. Digital Spy chatted to Greg James about his TV acting debut and his comedy heroes.
Dead Air must have been a lot of fun to make, has this been something you've wanted to do for a while?
"It's weird that people are now watching it, because it's been under lock and key for a long time.
The BBC Radio 1 DJ previously worked with the National Youth Theatre and studied drama at the University of East Anglia, and has now co-written and starred in his own comedy pilot, titled Dead Air.
James stars as late-night radio DJ Jake Cross in the 17-minute BBC iPlayer short, who is given the surprise job as the breakfast show host when the former presenter dies. He faces the dilemma of selling out or staying with his loyal fanbase. Digital Spy chatted to Greg James about his TV acting debut and his comedy heroes.
Dead Air must have been a lot of fun to make, has this been something you've wanted to do for a while?
"It's weird that people are now watching it, because it's been under lock and key for a long time.
- 7/7/2015
- Digital Spy
Greg James is to try his hand at acting in an upcoming BBC Three film.
The BBC Radio 1 DJ will star in Dead Air, a 17-minute comedy short which he also co-wrote for the channel.
He will play commercial late-night radio DJ Jake Cross, who is given the surprise job as the breakfast show host when the former presenter dies. He faces the dilemma of selling out or staying with his loyal fanbase.
Speaking about his acting debut, he said: "I have always wanted to write a comedy for the BBC. The fact that this silly idea I jotted down two years ago is now a reality is ridiculously exciting.
"It's been the most enjoyable thing I've ever done and I can't wait for people to see it. My 14-year-old self wouldn't believe it."
Tom Davis (Murder In Successville), Olivia Poulet (The Thick Of It), Richard David-Caine (Skins) and Montserrat Lombard...
The BBC Radio 1 DJ will star in Dead Air, a 17-minute comedy short which he also co-wrote for the channel.
He will play commercial late-night radio DJ Jake Cross, who is given the surprise job as the breakfast show host when the former presenter dies. He faces the dilemma of selling out or staying with his loyal fanbase.
Speaking about his acting debut, he said: "I have always wanted to write a comedy for the BBC. The fact that this silly idea I jotted down two years ago is now a reality is ridiculously exciting.
"It's been the most enjoyable thing I've ever done and I can't wait for people to see it. My 14-year-old self wouldn't believe it."
Tom Davis (Murder In Successville), Olivia Poulet (The Thick Of It), Richard David-Caine (Skins) and Montserrat Lombard...
- 5/14/2015
- Digital Spy
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