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Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert

  • 56 years old
  • Welsh
  • Writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian

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Rhod Gilbert: Comedy tour for Cardiff cancer centre revealed

A stand-up comedy tour will be held in aid of the hospital where Rhod Gilbert is being treated for cancer.

BBC, 4th August 2022

Rhod Gilbert's battle with cancer has actually sparked off something pretty special

A one-off show to raise 'a couple of pounds' for Velindre Cancer Centre, where the Welsh comedian is currently receiving treatment, was planned, but it's turned into something so much bigger.

Robert Harries, Wales Online, 2nd August 2022

Comedy world shows support for Rhod Gilbert

The comedy world has shown their support for fellow stand-up Rhod Gilbert, who earlier this week revealed that he as being treated in the Velindre Cancer Centre.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2022

Rhod Gilbert being treated at cancer centre

The 53-year-old from Carmarthen said he is a patient at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff - a hospital he is a patron of and has fundraised for.

BBC, 14th July 2022

Rhod Gilbert to undergo surgery

The comic has already had to cancel a couple of shows in his Book Of John tour as he struggles with pain in his neck and throat.

Chortle, 8th July 2022

James Acaster losing it with Rhod Gilbert voted Taskmaster's funniest moment

The pair clashed a number of times during season 7 - the most memorable being their hilariously heated exchange following the team task to build the best extension to the Taskmaster house.

James Hibbs, Radio Times, 23rd June 2022

Rhod Gilbert forced to postpone Swansea Arena show after medical advice

The Welsh comedian admitted he had been facing difficulty following a sore throat which had been preventing him from performing.

Wales Online, 28th April 2022

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains back for 2 more series on Comedy Central

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains is to return to Comedy Central for two further series. The comic has also recently filmed his latest stand-up show.

British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2022

Sunday with comedian Rhod Gilbert

The comedian on dreams of a new mattress, walks on the Gower and ending the day with pizza.

Michael Segalov, The Observer, 14th November 2021

Double BAFTA win for Rhod Gilbert

He was named best presenter for Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience, which also won for best factual series in the BAFTA Cymru awards.

Chortle, 25th October 2021

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