Services
Absolute Bus Stops
Bus stop spotting and the all-new show: "Absolute Bus Stops of Northern Europe and Beyond".
Cutlery Safety Expert Ian Crawford
Ian spreads cutlery safety advice at comedy clubs, events and comedy festivals across the UK. Previously featured at safecutlery.com
Group Workshops
Collaborate with peers to share ideas and be part of a supportive comedy community.
Jim Judges is a Midlands-based comedian, PhD researcher and creator of the character comedy act Ian Crawford, Cutlery Safety Expert . Ian has been described by the British Comedy Guide as “Brilliant… and what a delight this well-realised, obsessive character is!”
In 2026, Jim will be appearing at festivals, fringes, and comedy events with his new multimedia show, Absolute Bus Stops of Northern Europe and Beyond , celebrating the overlooked magic, mystery and beauty of bus stops.
Alongside performing, Jim researches stand-up character comedy as a part-time PhD student and is a qualified tutor, holding a PGCE in Further, Adult & Higher Education.
He also produces The Character of Comedy podcast, exploring the craft of character and stand-up comedy through conversations with comedians, writers, and performers.
Jim also writes freelance reviews for FringeReview. You can read some of his most recent reviews here .
🎙️ The Character of Comedy Podcast
Conversations with comedians and creators exploring the craft of character and stand-up comedy.