Rob Beckett
- 39 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian and presenter
Press clippings
Rob Beckett quits his BBC Radio 2 show amid tour commitments
Rob Beckett has quit Radio 2. The presenter, 39, who took over from Paul O'Grady after he stepped down in 2022, will broadcast his last Sunday afternoon show in April.
Laura Parkin, Daily Mail, 18th February 2025Jack Dee recalls his first monkey suit
Jack Dee has been reminiscing about his legendary former agent, the late Addison Cresswell, and his ritual of buying comedians a made-to-measure suit when they joined his Off The Kerb agency.
British Comedy Guide, 12th February 2025Rob Beckett pilots Am I The A**hole? for Comedy Central
Rob Beckett is piloting a panel show for Comedy Central based on comedians judging people's disputes, titled Am I The A**hole?.
British Comedy Guide, 8th January 2025Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe star in Bluey episode
Parenting Hell podcast hosts Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, alongside The Last Leg co-host Alex Brooker, have lent their voices to a mini episode of Bluey.
British Comedy Guide, 10th December 2024Palestine benefit gig with Josh Widdicombe, Ivo Graham, Jamali Maddix, Rob Beckett, Kerry Godliman
An all-star line-up is performing a night of comedy in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) on January 16.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th November 2024"All comedians are broken": Rob Beckett on dyslexia, family bonds and what drives him
Rob Beckett's easy charm and eye for a cracking joke have made him one of Britain's most popular stand-ups. But behind his infectious humour, he's had to deal with dark thoughts and confront his own anxieties.
Hayley Myers, The Observer, 27th October 2024Last One Laughing UK participants revealed
The participating comedians in Last One Laughing UK have been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2024Rob Beckett's Smart TV returning to Sky Max for Series 2
Rob Beckett's Smart TV is returning for a second series on Sky Max next year, with Beckett once again joined by Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond as team captains. Hammond will also host a new, spin-off podcast from the show.
British Comedy Guide, 13th September 2024Rob Beckett to host Hollyoaks spin-off
Confused Hollyoaks fans will soon be able to get some clarity from a new spin-off hosted by popular comedian Rob Beckett.
As Hollyoaks prepares to enter a new era, marked by a significant time jump and a major cast shake-up, this spin-off aims to bring viewers up to speed on all the drama that has led up to this pivotal moment.
Anita Markoff, The Sun, 22nd August 2024Comics do Celebrity Gladiators
Comedians Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Joel Dommett are competing part in a celebrity special of BBC One's physical challenge show Gladiators.
British Comedy Guide, 7th August 2024