The Latest Breaking News from Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe reveals he suffered ‘mental collapse’ that led to ‘horrific’ insomnia

‘I had to change the way I was approaching my life,’ comedian said

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Alex Jones slams big Hollywood One Show guest she thought was 'full of himself'

The TV star has interviewed a number of big names for the BBC One programme over the last 15 years but one stands out for all of the wrong reasons

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

‘If I’d written Happy Birthday, I wouldn’t be in comedy’: Josh Widdicombe’s honest playlist

The comedian gets a nostalgic rush from the Smiths and would have the Beatles soundtracking his funeral, but which Welsh indie classic can he no longer bear?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025

Josh Widdicombe revealed as first celebrity for Strictly’s Christmas special

The comedian said he is ‘utterly terrified this will end in humiliation’.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

‘All comedians are broken’: Rob Beckett on dyslexia, family bonds and what drives him

The much-loved standup and presenter discusses his journey from dark thoughts to self-realisation ahead of his forthcoming tour

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024

Joe Lycett announces that he’s become a father: ‘We’ve already sold the rights to the first family picture’

Comedian shared an appreciation post for ‘the extraordinary women’s hospital’ his son was born in

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2024

Joe Lycett reveals he has become a father as he shares photo of son

Comedian announces personal update with playful nod to fellow comics Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2024

Comedian Joe Lycett says he has become father of a baby boy

TV presenter praises and thanks staff at Birmingham women’s hospital for ‘exceptional’ care his partner received

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

Goodbye Quickly Kevin – the podcast that proved 90s football was silly, and great

Josh Widdicombe, Chris Scull and Michael Marden talk about bringing their much-loved show to an end after seven years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

How Taskmaster became a stratospheric, and very silly, success story

The Greg Davies-fronted show is airing its season 17 finale tonight. It has become a mega hit for Channel 4 after making the leap from Dave years ago, but execs took some convincing that it could work, creator Alex Horne tells Isobel Lewis

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024