Rhod Gilbert
Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C

  • TV documentary
  • Channel 4
  • 2023
  • 1 episode

Documentary about Rhod Gilbert's battle with cancer.

Press clippings

Rhod Gilbert on finding comedy in his cancer treatment

"I suppose it's not the most attractive documentary to pitch to a broadcaster, is it? Saying, 'we don't know what the ending is going to be! It could be quite... dark'."

Ella Christian-Sims, Royal Television Society, 23rd April 2024

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review

Rhod's cancer ordeal leaves him - and us - an emotional wreck.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 31st October 2023

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review

A review of the comic's cancer documentary.

Carol Midgley, The Times, 31st October 2023

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review

My, this film about Rhod Gilbert's cancer treatment puts its audience through the emotional wringer. With a rare frankness, the comic lets the cameras see him at his most vulnerable - and it makes for a powerfully raw watch.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th October 2023

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review

A brutally honest account of life as a cancer patient.

Ed Power, i Newspaper, 30th October 2023

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review

Comedian is a warm, honest host in brutal cancer documentary.

Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 30th October 2023

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C review

Humour and hope make for a potent mix.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 30th October 2023

Rhod Gilbert to host Stand Up To Cancer comedy roast

Rhod Gilbert will present Channel 4 special The Comedy Roast For SU2C. The network will also air Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck, a documentary about the comedian's battle with cancer.

British Comedy Guide, 23rd October 2023

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