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Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert

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

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Edinburgh August festivals 2019: best comedy shows

Our critics pick the best of all the festivals coming to Edinburgh this August.

The Telegraph, 27th July 2019

The 10 best stand-up shows and comedy festivals to book

From Jerry Seinfeld's first UK show in eight years to tiny fringe festivals, our comedy critic picks 10 must-see events for this July and August.

Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 27th June 2019

Interview: backstage with Rhod Gilbert

This is what it's like behind the scenes as the Welsh comedian gets ready for a gig on his long-awaited comeback tour.

Robert Harries, Wales Online, 9th June 2019

Rhod Gilbert makes a documentary about infertility

Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up For Infertility follows a similar film on shyness he made for BBC One last year - and is based on his personal experience.

Chortle, 2nd May 2019

Rhod Gilbert: The Book Of John review

Gilbert's passionate, righteous rants are as devastatingly hilarious as ever, and while the topics he's covering reflect a new maturity, it is not at the expense of laughs.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th April 2019

Rhod Gilbert review

Assisted by his life-saving chauffeur, Gilbert propels his high-octane humour with the pain of trauma.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th April 2019

Rhod Gilbert to leave Radio Wales

The BBC has announced that, after 13 years, Rhod Gilbert is to leave his Saturday morning show on BBC Radio Wales.

British Comedy Guide, 4th April 2019

More Edinburgh Pleasance shows announced

The Pleasance has announced more comedy names for this summer's Edinbrgh Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2019

Best live comedy to see in 2019

Chances are that 2019 will maintain recent form and bring us a relentless barrage of bad news stories. Thankfully, there are clowns among us to help us laugh in the face of adversity.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 19th December 2018

The Parrot to close despite Rhod Gilbert help

A live music and comedy club that comedian Rhod Gilbert helped save is to close.

BBC, 20th October 2018

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