Rhod Gilbert
- 56 years old
- Welsh
- Writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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The 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 2016Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience to return for Series 7
Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience is returning to the BBC for a 7th series. Meanwhile the producers are trying to crowdfund a DVD of previous series.
British Comedy Guide, 14th June 2016Rhod Gilbert working on Llanbobl sitcom
Rhod Gilbert is working on a sitcom based in his fictional Welsh hometown. Back To Llanbobl is being developed by Steve Coogan and Henry Normal's production company Baby Cow, which hopes to shoot a pilot episode this autumn.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 11th March 2016Comedians will help you stop smoking
If you're struggling to give up smoking for good, then maybe a stand-up comedian could do the trick? Bill Bailey, Al Murray, Rhod Gilbert and Shappi Khorsandi have joined up with Stoptober for this year's mass quit campaign next month.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 3rd September 2015Clint Edwards: 5 expert tips for stand-up comedians (Link expired)
Thinking of trying stand-up for the first time? Dreaming of taking comic material to Edinburgh? Clint Edwards, rising star in the stand-up world (he supported the mighty Rhod Gilbert), has taken time out of his routine-writing to share five pointers that he wished he knew when he first stepped in front of an audience.
Amy Pay, WOW247, 15th July 2015Never Mind The Buzzcocks, series 28 review
Never Mind The Buzzcocks has entered it's 28th series and what could possibly make this all-inclusive and sharp-witted musical-based panel show any better? Rhod Gilbert, that's what.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 16th December 2014