James Dowdeswell

• London

• camra

• I'm a stand-up comedian, turned professional in 2000, as seen on Russell Howard's Good News and Ricky Gervais' Extras.

What is the one thing you'd like to tell visitors to the Guild's website?

Awarding winning comedian and author of  “The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs”, published by CAMRA Books.

What you can offer as a writer/beer lover?

A humorous take on championing and saving pubs.

What do you like most about being a Guild of Beer Writers member?

Interacting with like-minded beer and pub writers.