Read some of his winning jokes

Will Bicknell-Found has been crowned the 2025 UK Pun Champion at the Leicester Comedy Festival.

The comic – who also goes by Will BF or Will B. Found – won with gags including: 

• My cousin lost his job at the clock factory; it’s such a shame, as he was putting in all the hours.
• Old McDonald has turned his farm into a massive corporation; he’s the Ee-i-CEO.
• I thought my dad was a smart guy, but I asked if he knew what an eclipse is, and he said, ‘No, son.’
• Whoever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find out—you have my Word.

Found said: ‘It’s crazy! I didn’t expect to get into this competition, let alone win—so I’m pretty baffled, but it’s fantastic! 

‘I’ve always loved puns and cracker jokes growing up, but as a comedian, I don’t really trade in puns. I weave them into narrative sketch shows, so there are puns there, but they aren’t really at the forefront. So, I am happy to see they have bubbled over the surface at last.’

The other finalists at the knockout showdown, hosted by Jason Byrne, were  Daniel Edison, Josh Faulkner, Mary Cross, Pauline Eyre and  Stevie Vegas.

Michael Harris-Wakelam, CEO of the Big Difference Company, the charity behind the Leicester Comedy Festival, said: ‘Is there anything more quintessentially British than a pun? 

‘The calibre of talent we saw this year was extraordinary. Puns are often seen as a niche comedy style, but their universal appeal is undeniable – they’re easy to love, easy to remember, and easy to join in on. It’s a true celebration of fun and wordplay.’

Published: 11 Feb 2025