Rob Beckett
- 39 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian and presenter
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Fans 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 2021Book review: A Class Act, by Rob Beckett
He frequently seems amazed he is writing a book at all. And no wonder. His father didn't even read a book until he was 43.
Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 17th November 2021Rob Beckett: A Class Act review
You can thank Covid for every comedian deciding they had a book in them once they were stuck at home, but Rob Beckett has delved deeper that knocking out a passable celebrity memoir by touching on matters of class and mental health that you might not expect.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd November 2021Meet the author: Rob Beckett on new book A Class Act
On screen, he's like an over-enthusiastic puppy wanting to play - yet there is a much deeper side to comedian Rob Beckett.
The Sunday Post, 27th October 2021Edinburgh TV Awards 2021 results
We Are Lady Parts, Rob And Romesh Vs, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back and O-T Fagbenle have won in the Edinburgh TV Awards 2021.
British Comedy Guide, 21st October 2021