Since debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011, Jessica has garnered international recognition as a tour de force on the comedy scene. With a string of smash-hit shows behind her and TV appearances..

Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, writer, and podcaster with an unmistakable voice and unstoppable energy. She’s the creator and co-host of Contender Ready, the Gladiators fan podcast, alongside Olympic weightlifting powerhouse Emily Campbell. On screen, Jess has appeared on panel shows including QI, Celebrity University Challenge, and Richard Osman’s House of Games as well as taking to the stage on Live at the Apollo.

She’s also appeared on Travel Man (Channel 4), World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), and Celebrity Pointless (BBC One). A regular voice on BBC Radio 4, Jess has featured on The News Quiz, Evil Genius, Great Lives, and she has created two acclaimed series of her own show about women in ‘unladylike sports’, Sturdy Girl Club.

Podcast fans will know her as the creator and host of The Hoovering Podcast, and as a long-time co-host of The Guilty Feminist. Jess’s acting credits include the award-winning feature film Scrapper, as well as roles in Motherland, Cuckoo, The Trouble with Maggie Cole, Official Secrets, and Halo.