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Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon

  • 59 years old
  • Welsh
  • Actor, writer, executive producer, stand-up comedian, presenter and script editor

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The Rob Brydon-helmed panel show is on its 10th series now, and it has endured for a reason: it's reliably good - albeit formulaic - fun, thanks to the counterintuitive chemistry of David Mitchell and Lee Mack, plus the well-chosen guests. Tonight's episode features the irascible Michael Smiley, the mordant Diane Morgan, the always

Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 9th September 2016

The 10 most surprising truths on Would I Lie to You

The most amazing facts we've learnt about Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack during ten series of fibbing for fun.

Radio Times, 9th September 2016

The secrets of Would I Lie to You?

We find out the truth (and lies) about how the hit BBC1 panel show is made.

Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 2nd September 2016

2004's Directors Commentary to be re-made in America

Directors Commentary, the 2004 ITV series in which Rob Brydon delivered spoof voiceovers, is to be re-made in America starring Jon Lovitz.

British Comedy Guide, 30th July 2016

Would I Lie To You? to record kids special

A special episode of Would I Lie To You? is to be recorded for Children In Need, with the guest list comprising of kids.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd May 2016

Why do comedians make such good actors?

It is both a hard question to answer and an easy one. I think the best comedians are natural performers which would be suited for taking on a script. But they can also be uncontrollable show-offs, which might not go down too well with a hard taskmaster. By all accounts Ken Loach loved Dave Johns from day one.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th May 2016

Pictures: Stars arrive for Michael McIntyre party

Rob Brydon, David Walliams and Russell Howard were amongst the guests at Michael McIntyre's star-studded birthday bash.

Daily Mail, 7th April 2016

Rob Brydon: "I've been accused of selling out."

Rob Brydon is earning great reviews in the West End alongside Kenneth Branagh - and Hollywood has finally come calling. Tim Lewis meets him for a private performance of knockabout comedy...

Tim Lewis, The Guardian, 4th April 2016

Review: The Painkiller with Rob Brydon & Ken Branagh

Often, critics suggest that a play from another era offers valuable lessons for modern audiences. No-one will be saying that about The Painkiller other than, maybe, let's never update decrepit farces again.

Franco Milazzo, Londonist, 24th March 2016

The Trip To Spain to air on Sky Atlantic

Series 3 of Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan comedy The Trip will be called The Trip To Spain and will be shown on Sky Atlantic.

British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2016

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