Rob Beckett
- 39 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian and presenter
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Top 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 2022Rob Beckett says 'ITV are p***ed off with me' over Masked Singer
The 36-year-old comedian has kept fans guessing in recent days by insisting he Traffic Cone.
Jamie Downham, The Sun, 22nd January 2022Rob Beckett 'accidentally' unveils himself on Masked Singer
Rob Beckett sent Masked Singer viewers into meltdown as he 'unveiled' himself. [Turns out this was a prank.]
Susan Knox, The Mirror, 17th January 2022Podbible Award wins for Acaster, Rowe, Nightingale & Goldstein
Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale's podcast Have A Word has won the Best Comedy Podcast at the Podbible awards, announced today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th January 2022Rob Beckett to pilot ITV comedy entertainment show
Rob Beckett is to front a comedy entertainment show pilot for ITV in which celebrities complete challenges.
British Comedy Guide, 31st December 2021