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About
Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit’s most exciting comedians. Steve hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Zoe Ball on Saturday (ITV1).
Steve is the co-creator and star of ITV2’s hit sitcom Buffering in which he plays the role of Finn. Steve as well as co-writing every episode was also the associate producer for series 2.
Making a name for himself internationally, Steve has twice been invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, appearing on Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (ABC1) and on Comedy Up Late (ABC1).
A prolific writer, Steve was a key member of the writing team for The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One) and for Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility (ITV2) and has contributed material to Mock the Week (BBC2), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4) and BBC Radio 4.
Steve won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013 and has since performed numerous Edinburgh Fringe shows and national tours.
Press
“Plentiful jokes and compelling storytelling”
“drum-tight, as if polished by a sitcom writers’ room to cram as many jokes in as humanly possible”
“blends the intelligence of a well-crafted hour with some touching emotional honesty”
“The punchlines come thick and fast as he makes the art of stand-up look effortless”
“Bugeja has an eye for original comic detail that’s all his own.”
“Steve’s a likeable and charming stand-up with a set packed full of gags”
Previous Shows
2023
Self Doubt (I Think)
2022
Tried To Start His Own Nickname
2019
Single Mum
2018
Almost
2017
Summer Camp
2016
Unpronounceable
2015
Day Release
Buffering
Steve co-created, co-wrote and stars in ITV2’s hit sitcom Buffering. The first series was shortlisted for a Rose D’or award and it was quickly recommissioned for a second series by ITV. You can stream both series here on ITVX.
Main cast - Jessie Cave, Paul G Raymond, Elena Saurel, Janine Harouni, Rosa Robson, Iain Stirling and Steve Bugeja.
Steve plays the role of Finn in both series.
TV & Radio Writing Work
As well as performing live stand-up, Steve has written material for some of TV and radio’s biggest shows.
Regular writer for Series One of Sky One’s biggest ever new show launch.
Contributed material for Series 8 + 9
Regular panelist writer for episodes across various series.
Lead writer for all 4 series of ITV2’s hit entertainment panel show
Regular panelist writer for episodes across various series.
Panelist writer for a few episodes across multiple series.
Contributed to Radio 4' comedy programmes such as The Now Show and The News Quiz.
Lead writer for BBC Scotlands launch night programme.
Corporate Writing
Steve has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands to create engaging and hilarious campaigns.
