Josh Widdicombe
- 41 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian and actor
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Josh Widdicombe: My Comedy Hero... Frank Skinner
When I was a kid, Frank Skinner was the comedian I looked up to. There were various ones I was into like Jack Dee and Vic & Bob, but I loved Fantasy Football, because I was a big football fan.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 21st November 2013Almost by stealth, this vaguely satirical, topical stand-up showcase has made it to a fifth series. Functioning as a sort of halfway-house testing ground between Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You, it's seen a surprisingly illustrious stream of light-entertainment talent pass through its doors.
Jack Whitehall, Kevin Bridges, Patrick Kielty and Rich Hall have all made appearances before moving on; this time Paul Chowdhry takes over hosting duties while regulars Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe are joined by newbies Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes in sticking the boot into the week's news. Decent post-pub fun, if you're in the market for that sort of thing.
Phil Harrison, Time Out, 1st November 2013Josh Widdicombe talks about when he quit journalism
Josh Widdicombe explains why he was right to quit journalism.
Sarah Walters, Manchester Evening News, 21st October 2013Stand Up For The Week announces new line-up
Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week will now feature Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes.
British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2013This week's new live comedy
Previews of Elis James and Chris Corcoran, Brian Appleton & Josh Widdicombe.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 28th September 2013Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe interview each other
The comedian co-presenters of The Last Leg chat to one another about shifting from Paralympics highlights show to primetime weekly news round-up.
Time Out, 3rd September 2013Amnesty Secret Comedy Podcast episode 5
Recorded live at the Edinburgh fringe, the latest Amnesty podcast features standup from Mary Bourke, Benny Boot and a song from The Noise Next Door. Plus chat, secrets and rants from Josh Widdicombe, Mark Thomas and Jason Byrne. Hosted by Christian O'Connell.
The Guardian, 14th August 2013Chris Martin & Carl Donnelly's Fringe hangout
Using gee-whiz Google+ hangout technology, comedians Chris Martin and Carl Donnelly are linking up with performers across Edinburgh for an insiders' view of the fringe - and recording the results for us. In this first episode, they're joined by Josh Widdicombe and Joe Lycett to discuss fainting on stage, debate the worst comedian to live with in Edinburgh, reveal what a 'brain-gasm' is - oh, and show off their CCTV-style Royal Mile streetcam.
Chris Martin and Carl Donnelly, The Guardian, 8th August 2013My Edinburgh: Josh Widdicombe on why his food rots
The comedian tells us about the festival's best party and bemoans what to do when someone pees on your flyer.
Nosheen Iqbal, The Guardian, 7th August 2013My Edinburgh: Josh Widdicombe
I am trying to go and see more shows this year.
Josh Widdicombe, The Independent, 6th August 2013