Josh Widdicombe
- 41 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian and actor
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Dave launches two comedy podcasts
The channel is launching a Hypothetical spin-off with James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe, plus new format with Jordan Brookes.
Chortle, 28th April 2022Taskmaster: the best of British comedy
Taskmaster is arguably one of the best examples of British comedy in recent years. Its format is simple but clever. The fact that famous comedians are the contestants has meant it has become one of the funniest and most recognisable shows on our screens.
Emily Doughty, Illustration by Verity Laycock, Palatinate, 27th April 2022Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe to publish Parenting Hell book
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe have signed a publishing deal to release a spin-off book from their hit podcast Parenting Hell.
British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2022Top of the Pods - How live podcasts are taking over comedy
The format has gone from low-cost side hustle to, for some, a lucrative bread-winner, and audiences are flocking to them.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st April 2022Josh Widdicombe postpones Margate show due to illness
Josh Widdecombe has had to postpone a Kent show hours before he was due to take to the stage.
Marijke Hall, Kent Online, 24th March 2022Sunday book club - Watching Neighbours Twice a Day... Josh Widdicombe
It is an easy book to read and it really takes you down a trip of fun memories of the nineties. Was it the book I wanted from Josh? Well, yes and no.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 20th March 2022Arena gigs for Parenting Hell podcast
After 50 million downloads the smash hit, consistently chart-topping Parenting Hell starring Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe podcast will hit the road with live shows at both the Manchester Arena on Friday 14th April 2023 and London The O2 on Friday 21st April 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2022Comedians lined up for new series of Celebrity Mastermind
Among those taking part are Ellie Taylor, Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, Rufus Hound, Nish Kumar, Phil Wang, Nina Conti, Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Shazia Mirza, Ed Gamble and Charlie Higson.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th January 2022Josh Widdicombe betrays Devon roots with LEGO cream tea
You'd be forgiven for thinking that Devonian comedian Josh Widdicombe had actually grown up in Cornwall if you watched him on Channel 4 last night. One of the first events of the night involved the comedians constructing an item of their choice out of LEGO. Perhaps owing to his newly-discovered royal connections, Josh made the very British decision to construct a cream tea. However, despite being crowned the best construction among the group, there was no mistaking that Josh's LEGO cream team clearly had jam first, followed by cream, in typical Cornish fashion.
Devon Live, 16th January 2022Podbible Award wins for Acaster, Rowe, Nightingale & Goldstein
Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale's podcast Have A Word has won the Best Comedy Podcast at the Podbible awards, announced today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th January 2022