Phil Gilliver - Personal Website
Phil Gilliver is a scripted comedy writer and author living in Wrexham in North Wales. A hard working writer of mainly sci-fi based comedy containing outlandish characters thrust into worlds they struggle to cope with resulting in the weirdest comedy.
Influences come from his serious sitcom addiction, binge-watching shows such as Red Dwarf, Blackadder, Monty Python, Father Ted, Only Fools and Horses, Still Game, Auf Weidersehen Pet, The Office to name but several.
Phil's interest in scripted comedy came from that horrible time during covid. After self-publishing and some publishing misses, he realised his fascination with comedy dialogue and enrolled on an online course on sitcom writing tutored by stand-up comedian/actor/writer, Bennett Aaron. Since then, he has complete two projects, one, which following an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 is heading a satisfying path, funds allowing, to streamed live shows, comics and even an animated YouTube series. Phil has a 2:1 BA hons Degree in Literature With Media which he gratefully recieved from Wrexham University in 2000. Phil is also genetically linked to the novel "Gulliver's Travels" By Jonathon Swift.
Writing credits include several books for children and young adults and news items for the Wrexham Leader while there on wtwo weeks work experience.
Enough of that. Let's hear what the rich and famous have said about Phil so far
"To be honest with you, I wouldn't know him if I fell over him. Saying that, I actually have. Several times. He sleeps on my doorstep."
- Ricky Gervais
"You know I don't like you waving your scripts in front of my face. Especially while I'm on the lavatory"
- Tim Vine
"How did you get into my house, you Plebian genital louse? I'm calling the Police!"
- John Cleese
"You know, just sitting here having this conversation with you on this bus, has made me realise that you are quite possibly the greatest living comedy writer."
-Admiral Lord Nelson
Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Live performance of Revengers Assemble! Edinburgh 2024
Revengers - The Live Show
ICE STATION UNICORN - A RADIO SITCOM BY PHIL GILLIVER
A fan of Dungeons and Dragons and comedy? Then you'll love this show coming to YouTube soon. Conceived and hosted by Gary Colman, Dorks and Orks will have you rolling (dice) in the aisles. Check out the tasters on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/DorksnOrks
Out now from Phil Gilliver on Amazon
"Laughter is the best medicine! Providing you weren't run over by a bus." Phil Gilliver
Coming up on The All-New Adventures of Queen Victoria. With Dave the T.Rex away living it large in Ibiza, how will Victoria get around the streets of London? In the next exciting episode, our Vicky get's into hot water after leaving Halfords without paying for a 1973 Raleigh Chopper bike, after telling the staff, "One is only looking, thank you!"
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