Rhod Gilbert
- 56 years old
- Welsh
- Writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Comedian Rhod Gilbert breaks silence on his Stage Four cancer diagnosis
Comedian Rhod Gilbert has broken his silence on his Stage Four cancer diagnosis, while sharing a photo from hospital.
Charlotte Hulme, The Sun, 10th December 2022Rhod Gilbert: Comedian optimistic about cancer recovery
Rhod Gilbert has said he is feeling positive and is recovering day-by-day from cancer. In July, the 53-year-old from Carmarthen revealed he was receiving treatment at Velindre Cancer Hospital Centre in Cardiff.
BBC, 9th December 2022Derry Girls stars drive World's Most Dangerous Roads for Dave
Dave has revived World's Most Dangerous Roads, with pairings in eight hour-long episodes including Derry Girls stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, stand-ups Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson and Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell and Maisie Adam, Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie, Darren Harriott and Ria Lina, as well as Lara Ricote with Stephen Mangan and Will Mellor with Leigh Francis.
British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2022Rhod 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 2022Rhod 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 2022Comedy 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 2022Rhod 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 2022Rhod 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 2022James 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 2022Rhod 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