Rhod Gilbert
- 56 years old
- Welsh
- Writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Rhod Gilbert: the shyness that nearly killed his career
Dogged by chronic anxiety from a young age, he almost never went ahead with becoming a stand-up.
Nathan Bevan, Wales Online, 20th January 2018Preview - QI: Operations
Hopefully tonight's edition of QI will leave you in stitches.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 15th December 2017Rhod Gilbert: 'The funniest heckle: "Will you be long?"
The Apprentice: You're Fired host and comic on the things that make him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 20th October 2017Rhod Gilbert suffered a 'suspected stroke'
Comedian Rhod Gilbert has revealed he recently suffered a suspected 'mini-stroke' whilst at home in London.
The Welsh funnyman, 48, says that he was sitting on the toilet when his left arm started shaking involuntarily like he was "waving at someone".
JJ Nattrass, The Mirror, 26th February 2017Rhod Gilbert leaves Six Nations tickets back home
Rhod Gilbert left his tickets for Wales v England stuck to his fridge in London... and he's in Cardiff.
Rachel Mainwaring, Wales Online, 11th February 2017The 10 most memorable comedy gigs of 2016
...according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd December 2016Sandi Toksvig continues to sharpen up the amiably informative panel show. This week's Nordic theme plays to her Danish roots, taking in protest pigs, sperm exportation and the elusive but suddenly omnipresent concept of "hygge" (Toksvig's handy summation: "bring beer"). Joining Alan Davies are panelists Jason Manford, Lucy Beaumont and Rhod Gilbert. The latter's inability to distinguish between Scandinavian countries serves Davies's transition from class dunce to teacher's pet.
Bella Todd, The Guardian, 28th October 2016Rhod Gilbert gets a saucy reaction on You're Fired
Rhod Gilbert gets a, errr, saucy reaction as he presents The Apprentice: You're Fired for the first time.
Joe Anderton, Digital Spy, 6th October 2016Rhod Gilbert to host 'The Apprentice: You're Fired'
Rhod Gilbert is to host The Apprentice: You're Fired, the companion show to Alan Sugar's The Apprentice. He takes over from Jack Dee.
British Comedy Guide, 17th September 2016BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals 2016
An all-star line-up of top comedy, arts, writing and music - as well showcases for new fresh talent - will be at the heart of the BBC's Edinburgh Festivals coverage across TV, radio and online.
BBC, 27th July 2016