James studied for a politics and international relations degree at Manchester University, starting his stand-up career in 2010 whilst still a student.

[3] James has appeared on Mock the Week, Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, @elevenish, Virtually Famous and Sweat the Small Stuff.

In 2010 he performed as part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe, was a finalist in the Laughing Boy New Act Competition and placed 3rd in 'Comedy Central's Funniest Student'.

[9] In 2019, James embarked on his first nationwide tour Snitch,[10] which was completed in 2021 after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

James has been featured on numerous podcasts, including Brett Goldstein's Films To Be Buried With and Jamie Laing's Private Parts.