Josh Widdicombe
- 41 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings
Josh Widdicombe: I thought taking antidepressants was an admission of failure
The comedian speaks about his health-fad addiction, recovering from a breakdown, the joy of fatherhood - and the dent in his chest.
Nick McGrath, i Newspaper, 27th March 2025Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night review
So many great comics on a night of highlights.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 26th March 2025Teenage Cancer Trust Night Of Comedy 2025 review
Massive charity gigs are there for the taking for lesser-known acts. Famous names need to just be present, offering some brand recognition to shift tickets, but those on the up can use the exposure to burnish their fan base.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 26th March 2025Will I get cancelled? I wish! - top comedians on being funny
Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Mo Gilligan, Harry Hill and others reveal what tickles their funny bones.
The Sunday Times, 23rd March 2025Josh Widdicombe predicts this week's FA Cup results
Josh's Plymouth have already shocked Brentford and Liverpool in the FA Cup this season, but can they upset another Premier League team, Manchester City, in round five?
Chris Sutton, BBC, 27th February 2025Josh Widdicombe's honest playlist
"If I'd written Happy Birthday, I wouldn't be in comedy."
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 17th February 2025Jack Dee recalls his first monkey suit
Jack Dee has been reminiscing about his legendary former agent, the late Addison Cresswell, and his ritual of buying comedians a made-to-measure suit when they joined his Off The Kerb agency.
British Comedy Guide, 12th February 2025Josh Widdicombe: "It took me ages to realise I had a drink problem"
The comedian talks about going sober, having a breakdown, his first stand-up tour in six years - and why he's agreed to appear on the Strictly Christmas special.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 18th December 2024Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe star in Bluey episode
Parenting Hell podcast hosts Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, alongside The Last Leg co-host Alex Brooker, have lent their voices to a mini episode of Bluey.
British Comedy Guide, 10th December 2024Josh Widdicombe opens up on Strictly rehearsals as he admits 'I thought I'd be terrible'
Josh Widdicombe has sighed up for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special and will take to the dance floor with long-standing pro Karen Hauer.
Monde Mwitumwa, The Mirror, 17th November 2024