Rhod Gilbert
- 56 years old
- Welsh
- Writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Best of 2024: Comedy
Authentically good memories of the year.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2024Chortle editor Steve Bennett's most memorable gigs of 2024
Another year, another 250-plus comedy shows watched as editor of Chortle. Here's my rundown of the most memorable of them. That's not always the same as the best, but there's usually a strong correlation...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2024How comedians are fighting cancer - with juvenile jokes, and courageous candour
Deluged by medical calamities, our stand-ups have hit back with terrific, transcendental shows that TV would be wise to learn from.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 29th December 2024The best theatre, comedy and dance of 2024
Including Flo & Joan, Catherine Bohart and Jordan Brookes.
Arifa Akbar, Brian Logan and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 17th December 2024Rhod Gilbert's health update as he shares long-term condition after cancer battle
Rhod Gilbert counts himself as one of the lucky ones after overcoming stage four head and neck cancer last year, but has been left with long-term issues.
Samantha Masters, Wales Online, 11th December 2024Rhod Gilbert faced with heartbreaking news during tour after stage four cancer ordeal
Rhod Gilbert is back on the road after being given the all-clear for his own stage four cancer battle last year, following extensive treatment.
Samantha Masters, Wales Online, 25th November 2024Rhod Gilbert wins a BAFTA
Veteran Welsh stand-up Max Boyce also took away a gong last night as the BBC tribute Max Boyce At 80 was named best entertainment programme. Comedy film Chuck Chuck Baby won two awards.
Chortle, 21st October 2024Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains Series 6 guests revealed
Dara O Briain, Layton Williams, Susie Dent, Emily Atack, Sam Campbell, Al Murray and Lucy Beaumont are amongst the guests taking part in Series 6 of Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains, which starts on Comedy Central on Monday 28th October.
British Comedy Guide, 17th October 2024Johnny Vegas & Lucy Beaumont team up on World's Most Dangerous Roads
World's Most Dangerous Roads returns to U&Dave in November with the driving pairings including Johnny Vegas and Lucy Beaumont, Babatunde Aléshé and Kae Kurd, plus a best bits compilation episode narrated by Rhod Gilbert.
British Comedy Guide, 18th September 2024Rhod Gilbert and Elis James could make proposed Carmarthen wall of fame
Rhod Gilbert and Elis James could be immortalised in a prominent mural in their home town if a venue gets its way. The Cwrw bar in Carmarthen has lodged plans to paint artwork on the side of the building to celebrate locals who have contributed to arts and culture.
Chortle, 9th August 2024