Scottish comedian Alan Francis first came to the notice of comedy audiences when he won Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny' Award in 1991. Since then his reputation has grown as a writer, stand-up and actor.

His diverse acting roles include the award winning play 'Penetrator' at the Royal Court and Traverse Theatre. In 1995 he co-wrote and co-starred in 'Jeffrey Dahmer Is Unwell' at the Edinburgh Festival.

On television he has worked as a writer/performer on 'Alistair McGowan's Big Impression' (BBC). Other television includes Spy TV, Fist of Fun, Between the Lines, The Alan Partridge Christmas Special 'Knowing Me, Knowing Yule', The Alexei Sayle Show, and Alas Smith and Jones.