Tom Binns

Christopher Thomas Binns, popularly known as Tom Binns, is a talented British comedian celebrated for his role as Hospital Radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury. His comedic journey has seen him grace various television shows, including a notable appearance in the BBC drama Spooks (Season 6, Episode 6) and the Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd. He has also made memorable contributions to Alan Partridge's Knowing Me Knowing Yule and showcased his character Ivan Brackenbury on The Jason Byrne Show. In 2017, Binns took to the big screen in the comedy film Eaten by Lions.

Binns further expanded his comedic repertoire with a BBC Radio 2 series titled *Ian D Montfort is Unbelievable*, which aired in February 2013. His television career began with appearances on *Friday Night Armistice* and *Fist of Fun*, followed by a stint on Channel 4’s late-night sports talk show *Under the Moon*, where he often expressed his passion for Sunderland AFC. His writing credits include contributions to *Trigger Happy TV*, which earned him recognition with awards for "best comedy moment" and "TV moment of 2001."

Additionally, Binns has made his mark on radio, having worked with stations such as BBC Radio 1, Virgin, and Talksport UK, both as himself and in character. He co-created and starred in the BBC 1 series *Hospital People*, portraying multiple characters. He is also the author of *How to Get Famous – A Cynical Guide*, further cementing his status in the comedy landscape.