title: James Dowdeswell
text: # James Dowdeswell
  
  James Dowdeswell (born 23 May 1974 in Bristol) is a comedian. He is also a writer and actor, best known for playing the character of Count Fuckula in the BBC television programme Extras.
  
  James is also a published author. He wrote 'The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs' which was published by CAMRA Books in November 2018.
  
  ## Television Credits
  
  * Extras (BBC)
  * Russell Howard's Good News (BBC)
  * Celebrity Deal Or No Deal with Jimmy Carr (C4)
  * Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC)
  * Somersby Cider Advert (RSA)
  * McDonald's Louisiana Advert
  * Top Ten Moments for Goal.com
  * Jongleurs Live (Loaded TV)
  * The World Stands Up (Paramount)
  * Edinburgh and Beyond (Paramount)
  * Roadrunner (BBC Pilot)
  * Jamie Cullum "I’m All Over It Now" Video
  * Rekindle (Short Film) Chaos (Sketch Show Pilot)
  * Why Did The Chicken (HTV Wales)
  * The Wine Squad – Channel 31, Australia
  