Anna Thomas (comedian)

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Anna Thomas
Born3rd November
EducationUniversity of York
Occupationcomedian
Known forwinner of the BBC New Comedy Award in 2022

Anna Rose Thomas is a Welsh comedian who won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2021.

Life

Thomas was brought up in Burry Port in Wales.

Thomas has appeared on British TV when she won the BBC's New Comedy Award [1] in November 2021. She came through one of the six regional heats [2] won £1,000 and a 30-minute mentored audio slot for the BBC. [3] [2]

In October 2025, Thomas began co-hosting a weekly podcast with Phil Ellis, Early Worms. [4]

Thomas is now in ownership of a plushie worm which was given to Phil Ellis on behalf of Thomas which is on theme with their Early Worms podcast.

References

  1. ↑ Bennett, Steve. "Anna Thomas wins the BBC New Comedy Award : News 2021 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  2. 1 2 Bennett, Steve. "BBC New Comedy Awards return : News 2022 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  3. ↑ Guide, British Comedy (6 November 2021). "Anna Thomas wins BBC New Comedy Award 2021". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  4. ↑ "Taskmaster Star Phil Ellis Launches Early Worms Podcast". Beyond The Joke. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-28.


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