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Josh Widdicombe
Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe

  • 41 years old
  • English
  • Stand-up comedian and actor

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It's never wise to announce that the new presenter of a programme is "comedian so-and-so". You're more likely to decide for yourself when someone is funny rather than take somebody else's word for it. Being told somebody is a stand-up usually makes you determined not to find them funny. Nonetheless, in line with the Corporation's present policy of ensuring that most radio shows are fronted by either television actors or comedians, the new presenter of Fighting Talk is Josh Widdicombe, who'll share his position with former Sky Sports anchor Georgie Thompson.

There's nothing on British radio quite as divisive as this comedy chat format, which solicits opinions on the sporting stories of the week, handing out "points for punditry". In a good week, they'll have guests such as Bob Mills, Martin Kelner and Eleanor Oldroyd, people who know how to tiptoe up to the precipice of scandal and then retreat before they end up in trouble. This has resulted in some fairly hair-raising moments in the past, even when the presenters were experienced self-op radio hands such as Colin Murray or Johnny Vaughan. There's a world of difference between a presenter who can be funny and a funny person who can present. It should be interesting to see how Widdicombe handles the job.

David Hepworth, The Guardian, 16th August 2014

Josh Widdicombe interview

Josh Widdicombe has said that he didn't think anyone would watch The Last Leg.

Frances Taylor, Digital Spy, 13th August 2014

News: Daniel Kitson plays major benefit gig

Daniel Kitson is to compere a major London benefit gig in aid of a charity fighting homelessness among young people. The gig will take place at the Palace Theatre on October 6. Also appearing are Stewart Lee, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe. The charity they are suppprting is Laughing Point, a fundraiser in aid of leading youth homelessness charity Centrepoint.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2014

My Hols: Josh Widdicombe

The West Country comedian on graduating from groundhog day-style camping breaks in Wales to the heights of Berlin and Barcelona.

Danny Scott, The Sunday Times, 10th August 2014

The Australian standup comedian Adam Hills is back for a new series of his topical-and-comical review show. He's joined once more by his co-hosts, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker as they take on the news agenda of the last seven days, and apply some levity and jokes to the mix. Offering their insight on the significant news moments of the week alongside them will be celebrity guests (mostly other comics and TV presenters). As usual, they also answer the most pressing question of all: "Is it OK?"

Bim Adewunmi, The Guardian, 1st August 2014

Latitude review: Josh Widdicombe

It’s no surprise that Widdicombe’s stock is rising; anyone who can get five minutes out of the back of a Super Noodles packet deserves a round of applause.

Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2014

Josh Widdicombe and Georgie Thompson to host Fighting Talk

Josh Widdicombe and Georgie Thompson have been named as the new hosts of Fighting Talk, the popular sports-based panel show on BBC Radio 5 Live.

British Comedy Guide, 1st July 2014

Josh Widdicombe interview

Just three years ago, comedian Josh Widdicombe was still working as a sports reporter on The Guardian newspaper. But in June 2010, he gave up the day job to become a full-time stand-up - and has never looked back.

Shepton Mallet Journal, 23rd June 2014

BBC announces 9 Comedy Feeds 2014 pilots

The BBC has announced the 9 shows which will make up its 2014 Comedy Feeds pilot strand. Stars include Kayvan Novak, Katy Wix, Josh Widdicombe and Tom Rosenthal.

British Comedy Guide, 20th June 2014

In time for the low-hanging comedic fruit of England's World Cup campaign, a return for the standard mix of mock-incredulity at everyday minutiae, repeated plunges into well-thumbed stand-up routines and hefty helpings of "epic" banter. This second episode of this new series has series mainstays Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons being joined by Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Josh Widdicombe and Sara Pascoe, the last possibly pressured to prove she's there on merit rather than due to a dictum from the BBC Trust.

Mark Jones, The Guardian, 19th June 2014

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