James Bachman (born February 24, 1972 in Cuckfield, East Sussex) is an English comedian and actor. He first became involved in entertainment with comedy duo Mitchell and Webb after joining Footlights. He's since written and appeared in many British comedy shows and dramas, including That Mitchell and Webb Look, Hyperdrive, Saxondale, Jonathan Creek, Sorry, I've Got No Head, and Internet series Peeder Jigson's Video Diary.