Milton Hywel Jones (born 16 May 1964) is an English comedian. His style of humour is based on one-liners involving

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s delivered in a

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and slightly neurotic style.

Career

Jones has had various shows on

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and was a recurring guest panellist on ''

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''. Jones tours the UK periodically and is a regular performer at

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in London and

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. Jones wrote the surrealist, partially biographical novel ''Where Do Comedians Go When They Die?: Journeys of a Stand-Up'' (2009).

Personal life

Jones was born and raised in

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. His father is from

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. He attended Middlesex Polytechnic, gaining a diploma in dramatic art in 1985. He married Caroline Church in 1986 and they have three children. They live in the St Margarets area of

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. He supports

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. Jones is a practising Christian and often performs in churches and at Christian festivals. He is a patron of the charity Chance for Childhood. On 28th April 2025, Milton revealed he has prostate cancer. He has cancelled some of his tour dates so he can have surgery.

Filmography

Radio programmes

*''The Very World of Milton Jones'' (1998–2001) *''The House of Milton Jones'' (2003) *''Another Case of Milton Jones'' (2005–2011) *''Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!'' (2014–2022)

Books

* ''Ten Second Sermons'' LT Books: 2011 (Christian book with biblical and church-based one liners) * ''Even More Concise 10 Second Sermons'' LT Books: 2013 (the sequel to Ten Second Sermons) * ''Where Do Comedians Go When They Die?''

Television

* ''Milton Jones's House of Rooms'' (2012 pilot of a sitcom for Channel 4) * ''28 Acts in 28 Minutes'' (BBC, 60 seconds of stand-up) * '' The Strangerers'' (Sky One) * ''The Comedy Store'' * ''The World Stands Up'' * ''Live at Jongleurs'' * ''Music Hall Meltdown'' (BBC, one-off variety programme) * ''Planet Mirth'' * ''

'' * '' Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow'' * '' Lee Mack's All Star Cast'' * ''Zulu Comedy Galla'' in Denmark * '' Gonzola's Comedy Fest'' * '' Live at the Apollo'' (two appearances) Jones was also a writer for TV shows: he worked on '' The One Ronnie'', ''

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'' and '' Laughing Cow''.

Stand-up DVDs

*''Live Universe Tour – Part 1 – Earth'' (2009) *''Lion Whisperer'' – (21 November 2011) *''On The Road'' – (25 November 2013)

Awards

He won the Perrier comedy award for best newcomer in 1996, and in 2012, '' Another Case of Milton Jones'' was awarded silver in the 'Best Comedy' category at the 30th Sony Radio Academy awards.

References

External links

*
Official website of Milton Jones' agent

Chortle profile

Milton Jones interview
''The Beaver'', 9 January 2007
Milton Jones
at the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Milton 1964 births Living people 20th-century English comedians 21st-century English comedians Alumni of Middlesex University Comedians from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames English Christians English people of Welsh descent English stand-up comedians People from Kew, London English male comedians