Chris Cantrill, comedian, writer Saturday Night Live UK.
Chris Cantrill, comedian, writer Saturday Night Live UK.  
Podcast: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin
Published On: Tue Sep 15 2026
Description: Chris Cantrill is a British comedian, writer, and actor from West Yorkshire whose work combines rapid-fire jokes with an off-kilter view of everyday life. He first came to prominence as one half of the acclaimed sketch duo The Delightful Sausage, alongside Amy Gledhill, earning Edinburgh Comedy Award nominations for Best Show in both 2019 and 2022. As a solo performer, he added another nomination in 2024, before returning to Edinburgh this summer and finally winning the Comedy Award for Best Show in 2026.Alongside stand-up, he has appeared in programmes including Alma’s Not Normal, Daddy Issues, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared, and Avoidance, while his writing credits stretch across television and radio. Most recently, he joined the writing team of Saturday Night Live UK, which returns for its second season this week.LINKSChris CantrillWebsiteInstagramThe Delightful SausageSaturday Night Live UKSNL UK on SkySimon's Observer FeaturesHow Saturday Night Live Landed in the UKJack Shep on That Princess Di ImpressionChris's Perfect ConsoleDuke Nukem: Time to KillFinal Fantasy VIIBloodborneAnimal WellThe Case of the Golden IdolOther games discussedCastlevania: Symphony of the NightDark SoulsSekiro: Shadows Die TwiceResident Evil 2 RemakeThe Witcher 3Elden RingStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.