Joe Wells

Joe Wells is a neurodivergent writer, comedian and podcaster. His writing career began when his first book ‘Touch and Go Joe’ about his experiences of OCD was published, since then he has made a name for himself as a stand up comic, writer and speaker. He has supported Frankie Boyle, Alexei Sayle and Stephen K Amos. In 2020 Joe went viral with his stand up clip ‘Joe Wells on having a non-autistic brother’ which gained over 4.5 million views across Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Joe co-hosts the Neurodivergent Moments podcast and, in 2022, his second book, ‘Wired Differently; 30 Neurodivergent People Who You Should Know’ was published. Before he was a full time writer and comedian Joe facilitated a co-production group for young people with SEND which was highlighted as an example of good practice by CQC and OFSTED.

In 2023 Joe embarked on his first solo tour selling out venues of up to 300.

Writing
BBC One, Have I Got News For You, Chairs Script

BBC Three Quickies, What If We Treated Fly Transformation The Way We Treat Mental Health?

BBC Two, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order

TV
UKTV, Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza.

BBC Sounds Access All Areas – Panelist

The Comedy Guide To Life, Dave Social Media