Dave Skinner wrote and performed stand-up comedy throughout his twenties, while building a career in TV development. He had written, produced and developed a wide variety of shows, including working alongside some of the UK's best comedians.

He is the co-creator, with artist Henry Paker, of two comedy books for grown-ups - Don't Arm Wrestle A Pirate: 101 Really Bad Ideas and Why Steve Was Late - as well as working as a voiceover artist. Dave lives in South Wales with his wife and two young children.

Henry Paker is a stand-up comedian and cartoonist whose illustrations have appeared in The Spectator, The Observer, and Prospect.

He has also written for Mock The Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats.