en-gb http://ext-c4-yeardot-www-1.yeardot.c4tech.co.uk/whoweare-4/simon-jenkins.html ℗ & © 2009 So Television Year Dot: Simon Jenkins Channel 4 yeardot@channel4.co.uk Channel 4 Education Simon is one of fifteen young people taking part in Year Dot: a ground-breaking project from Channel 4. About to embark on what he hopes will be 'the first year of the rest of his life', Simon will be regularly updating his stories through blogs, messages and videos while we'll be following and filming him over the coming year to see how he gets along. Having survived the 2004 Tsunami, Simon is determined to enjoy life to its fullest and pursue his life as a stand up comedian. Get his regular film updates here and join his story online at www.yeardot.co.uk http://feeds.yeardot.co.uk/YearDotSimonJenkins Channel 4 Education Stand-up Simon, has spent his year trying to make a name for himself on the stage. We've followed his high and lows and laughed at his funnies throughout... But, jokes aside, what exactly has he learnt from the experience? http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-09-16.mp4 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:00 Simon Jenkins, final film Channel 4 Education After some fine tuning from a comedy tutor, Simon tries to pull it all together for the boss of the biggest comedy venue in Britain... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-06-30.mp4 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:02:29 simon Jenkins, post, tutor, gig, comedy, store , subject_arts, subject_video Channel 4 Education Simon's taking some time out from gigging to learn from comedy guru, Chris Head... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-06-23.mp4 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:03:55 Simon Jenkins , comedy, tutor, Chris Head, subject_arts, subject_video Channel 4 Education Simon’s leaving uni. Once he’s handed in his last essay, It’s comedy or bust. http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-06-09.mp4 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:02:56 simon Jenkins, last, day, uni, dissertation, leaving, Channel 4 Education Simon's trying out for the Paramount Student Comedian of the Year Award in London's prestigious Comedy Store... Will the pressure of cracking gags on such a legendary stage get to him? http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-05-22.mp4 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:00:00 Simon Jenkins, comedy store Channel 4 Education Simon's got one of the most important gigs of his life. Storm this and he'll win a coveted high-profile run for the whole of the Edinburgh Fringe. So did he lay off the booze the night before on his 21st? We're about to find out.... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-03-28.mp4 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:03:51 simon Jenkins , comedy reserve, Edinburgh, Pleasance Channel 4 Education Simon's uploaded his latest gig onto YouTube in the hope of getting some constructive feedback. How's it gone down with the critics? http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-03-11.mp4 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:01:22 Simon Jenkins, MySpace upload Channel 4 Education Simon's comedy mentor, Maff, is pushing him to write and perform as much as possible. Is it paying off? YOU decide. http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2009-01-23.mp4 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 00:03:40 simon Jenkins , MySpace gig upload Channel 4 Education Just when Simon thought his comedy nights were losing momentum, he and Maff score the booking of the century... But, at a time when Simon needs as many gigs as he can get, what does this mean for his stand up? http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-11-21.mp4 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:03:22 Simon Jenkins, robin williams, out of the box, graham norton show Channel 4 Education After his comedy club slump and with gigs running low, Simon gets a pep talk from his comedy mentor, Maff... But is Simon really taking on board Maff's words of wisdom? You decide... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-11-18.mp4 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:04:21 Simon Jenkins , maff Channel 4 Education Simon's in a post-Edinburgh slump. Gigs are drying up and all his time is being taken up with uni and working in the pub. Is getting an agent the solution he needs? http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-11-13.mp4 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:03:07 Simon Jenkins, agent Channel 4 Education Inspired by his successul run of shows in Edinburgh, Simon has set up a new comedy night in Kingston. Join him on its first night here and find out how the show goes down with the feisty student crowd... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-10-24.mp4 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:04:13 simon Jenkins, new comedy night Channel 4 Education As Simon comes to the end of his Edinburgh run, he reflects on all he's learnt and experienced over the past few weeks. Join him for his last show and find out how he's rated by the raucous crowd. http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-09-05.mp4 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:05:11 simon Jenkins , edinburgh, festival, posh nosh and the proper geezer, subject_arts Channel 4 Education Simon travels to Edinburgh to begin his 10 day performance stint in the world's biggest comedy festival. With nerves running high, how will his first night go down? http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-09-02.mp4 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:03:48 simon Jenkins, comedy, edinburgh, subject_arts Channel 4 Education Simon rehearses for Edinburgh with his comedy partner Brad. Find out here how his Edinburgh preparation is going... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-08-13.mp4 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:03:56 simon jenkins, rehearsal, comedy, subject_arts Channel 4 Education Find out what Simon thinks of the other Year Dotters... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-07-16.mp4 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:02:53 Simon Jenkins, year dot Channel 4 Education In part one we saw Simon clearing up his flat, then rehearsing his routine in the garden. How did the gig go down that evening? Find out here... http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-07-04.mp4 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:01:34 Simon Jenkins, gig Channel 4 Education It's a big day for Simon... he's got to prepare for a comedy competition this evening. But... he's also got to sort out his tip of a student flat before he moves out. Mice, mouldy beer, nasty stuff under the sofa. Lovely. Tomorrow - we'll find out how the gig went. http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/films/simon/year-dot-simon-jenkins-film-2008-07-02.mp4 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:02:07 Simon, house, clean, gig, paedophile Channel 4 Education Surviving the 2004 Tsunami had a profound effect on university student Simon. With the Edinburgh festival in his sights, Simon is determined to enjoy life to its fullest as we join him on the comedy circuit. http://media.yeardot.co.uk/video/year-dot-simon-jenkins-profile-short-2008-06-30.mp4 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:01 GMT 00:02:17 Year Dot, Channel 4 Education