Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe interview

"I haven't had a break in so long I wouldn't know what to do with it."

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.

Josh Widdicombe interview

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

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.

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.

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?"

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.

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.