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Improv Corner - Improv in the media - Rob & Romesh Vs
The thing with heightening a character's personality is that you don't want to have them through the whole show as that will be intense and it will become too much for the audience. However the odd one here and there can be really effective and make a really random surreal section for the audience.
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 6th June 2022Meet The Richardsons returning for two more series
Meet The Richardsons is returning for two more series on Dave, with 20 new episodes ordered.
British Comedy Guide, 12th May 2022Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan's chaotic One Show interview
Fans of The One Show were left fuming and "switched off" the show after a "chaotic" interview on Thursday night.
Jessica Lester, The Sun, 29th April 2022Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe to publish Parenting Hell book
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe have signed a publishing deal to release a spin-off book from their hit podcast Parenting Hell.
British Comedy Guide, 26th April 2022Top of the Pods - How live podcasts are taking over comedy
The format has gone from low-cost side hustle to, for some, a lucrative bread-winner, and audiences are flocking to them.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st April 2022Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night at the Royal Albert Hall review
The long-delayed annual fundraiser made a triumphant return.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 23rd March 2022Rob Beckett interview
Rob Beckett on overcoming body shame and how playing with Lego helps his mental health.
Hannah Stephenson, The Herald, 13th February 2022Arena gigs for Parenting Hell podcast
After 50 million downloads the smash hit, consistently chart-topping Parenting Hell starring Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe podcast will hit the road with live shows at both the Manchester Arena on Friday 14th April 2023 and London The O2 on Friday 21st April 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2022Fans struggle for refunds as Comedy In The Park gigs cancelled
A string of major comedy events have been cancelled following the collapse of its promoter - leaving ticket-holders out of pocket. John Bishop was to headline a string of Comedy In The Park gigs, in which he would have been joined by the likes of Jason Manford, Rob Beckett, Al Murray, Katherine Ryan and Dara O Briain. But promoter M&B Promotions has now stopped trading, blaming the Covid pandemic.
Chortle, 10th February 2022Radio 2 show for Rob Beckett
The comedian will host a Sunday afternoon slot from February 20 to May 15, having previously covered for Claudia Winkleman on the channel. The broadcaster has also announced that Romesh Ranganathan will return with a new series of For The Love Of Hip Hop across four Saturday evenings from April.
Chortle, 1st February 2022