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Adam Buxton
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Buxton at dConstruct in 2013
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Adam Offord Buxton
7 June 1969 Shepherd's Bush, London, England
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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Sarah Evans-Lombe
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| Children | 3 |
Adam Offord Buxton (born 7 June 1969) is an English actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is well-known for being part of the comedy duo Adam and Joe with filmmaker Joe Cornish. They had a popular TV show called The Adam and Joe Show on Channel 4 from 1996 to 2001. They also had a radio show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
Since 2015, Adam Buxton has hosted The Adam Buxton Podcast. On his podcast, he talks to many interesting people. These include comedians, writers, musicians, and other famous personalities. He has also appeared on many TV game shows. These include Would I Lie To You? and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Adam has also directed music videos, working with the band Radiohead. He has written two books about his life, called Ramblebook (2020) and I Love You, Byeee (2025).
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Adam Buxton's Early Life and School
Adam Buxton was born on 7 June 1969 in Shepherd's Bush, London. He spent some of his childhood living in Wales. His father, Nigel Buxton, was a writer who wrote about travel and wine. Adam's mother, Valerie, was from Chile. His parents met in Tokyo in the 1960s.
Adam went to Windlesham House School and then Westminster School in London. At Westminster, he became good friends with Joe Cornish, who would later be his comedy partner. He also met Louis Theroux, who became a famous documentarian. Adam studied at the University of Warwick for a short time. He then left to study sculpture at Cheltenham College of Art.
Adam Buxton's Career Highlights
Working with Joe Cornish
Adam Buxton first appeared on TV in a show called Takeover TV on Channel 4. In 1995, he even hosted the show. Adam and Joe Cornish created their comedy duo, Adam and Joe. They made The Adam and Joe Show for Channel 4. This show was very popular and ran for four seasons from 1996 to 2001.
In 1999, they also released a book called The Adam and Joe Book. Adam and Joe also had radio shows on Xfm and later BBC Radio 6 Music. Their radio show won an award in 2012 for being a great entertainment program.
Adam Buxton's Solo Projects
Adam Buxton has worked on many projects by himself. He helped write and acted in a Channel 4 mini-series called The Last Chancers in 2004. In 2005, he performed a comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival called I, Pavel.
He appeared in the BBC Two comedy series Time Trumpet in 2006. In 2007, he played a journalist named Tim Messenger in the film Hot Fuzz. He also appeared in the film Stardust. Adam was also in the BBC Three comedy show Rush Hour in 2007. He played a teacher in the 2007 film Son of Rambow.
Adam Buxton has worked with the band Radiohead many times. He helped with a webcast from their studio in 2007. ..... He made a short video for their 2016 album A Moon Shaped Pool.
Adam has made many videos for YouTube. The BBC even asked him to make a TV show based on his online videos. This show, called MeeBOX, was shown on BBC Three in June 2008. In 2010, Adam appeared in the BBC comedy The Persuasionists.
In 2012, a TV version of his live show Bug was shown on Sky Atlantic. Adam started performing Bug in 2007. He still tours with the show and hosts it regularly at the BFI in London. He has also narrated several children's books for an iPad app. These include "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" and "Three Little Pigs". He also voiced a character in a Doctor Who audio drama called The One Doctor.
Adam Buxton has been a guest on many TV shows. These include Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and The IT Crowd. He was also a panelist on the Big Fat Quiz of the '80s. He often appears in the "Dictionary Corner" on the comedy game show 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. In 2015, he became the voice of Messy in the children's TV show Messy Goes to Okido on CBeebies. In 2017, he made appearances as "Jarhead" in The Crystal Maze. He also voiced characters in the 2013 video game Lego City Undercover and the 2021 film Sing 2.
The Adam Buxton Podcast
Since September 2015, Adam Buxton has created The Adam Buxton Podcast. In this podcast, he talks to many interesting people from different fields. His guests have included Joe Cornish, Nile Rodgers, Paul McCartney, Louis Theroux, Charlie Brooker, and Michael Palin.
The Adam Buxton Podcast has won several awards. These include Best Online Comedy Talk Show at the Online Radio Awards and Podcast Champion at the British Podcast Awards.
Adam Buxton's Books
Adam Buxton's first book, a memoir called Ramble Book, was published in September 2020. It talks about his childhood and his time at Westminster School. It also covers his friendships with Joe Cornish and Louis Theroux. The book shares stories about his relationship with his father and his love for 1980s pop culture, especially the music of David Bowie. Adam narrates the audiobook version himself, which includes special jingles and a bonus chat with Joe Cornish. Ramble Book was chosen as a "Book of the Week" by BBC Radio 4.
His second book, I Love You, Byeee, was published in May 2025. This book talks about his creative work with Joe Cornish. It also covers how The Adam and Joe Show changed over time. The book also discusses being a parent and the passing of his mother.
Adam Buxton's Personal Life
In 2001, Adam Buxton married Sarah Evans-Lombe. They have three children: two sons named Nat and Frank, and a daughter named Hope. The family lives near Norwich in Norfolk, England. Adam often includes his dog, Rosie, in the beginning and end parts of his podcast. He records these while walking in the countryside. He has also spoken publicly about taking care of his father, who passed away in 2015.
