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Robert Webb

Robert Webb

  • 52 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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Robert Webb says heart surgery 'provided gap in the domino topple'

Robert Webb has described his heart surgery as a "gift" as it forced him to think about his health and put himself first. In 2019, he had a routine medical check during filming for the second series of his Channel 4 sitcom Back, alongside David Mitchell, which revealed he had a congenital heart defect.

The Irish News, 5th March 2023

Peep Show gets another US remake

Peep Show is getting its fifth attempt at a US remake, a gender-swapped version from Atlanta writer Stefani Robinson which "follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant and her boss, an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur".

British Comedy Guide, 14th December 2022

Frayed, Sky Max, review

Sarah Kendall's comedy deserves a bigger audience.

Ed Power, i Newspaper, 24th February 2022

Robert Webb to carry on dancing after quitting Strictly

Strictly star Robert Webb plans to carry on dancing despite quitting the show. Sources close to the Peep Show star say he wants to continue his journey as a dancer.

Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 16th October 2021

Isy Suttie was asked to film a Peep Show movie in USA

Isy Suttie has revealed how close we were to getting a Peep Show movie - and that the comedian is still keen to take part should the chance return.

Chortle, 15th October 2021

Strictly: Mitchell says he won't be replacing Webb

"To those asking if I'll be stepping in to replace him: I'm afraid not. I prefer to dance like nobody's watching. And I can only do that if nobody's watching."

Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 14th October 2021

Robert Webb quits Strictly Come Dancing

Robert Webb has announced he is to quit Strictly Come Dancing due to ill health.

British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2021

Robert Webb reveals near-fatal secret health battle

For the past two weeks comic Robert Webb has entertained audiences with his energetic dances on Strictly - but last year he could barely walk after having emergency surgery to save his life.

Robert, 49, best known for co-starring with David Mitchell in cult sitcom Peep Show, learned he had a congenital heart defect made worse by a ten-year battle with the bottle.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 7th October 2021

Robert Webb horrified 'flop' movie showed his penis

Strictly Come Dancing star Robert Webb was left horrified when he was shown in full-frontal scenes in the movie Confetti alongside co-star Olivia Colman.

The actors almost sued over their roles playing a nudist couple after they were shown fully naked despite claims they had been assured they would not be.

Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 28th September 2021

Robert Webb hopes not to dance to Peep Show theme

The Peep Show star won't be dancing to the sitcom's theme song any time soon on Strictly.

Lauren Morris, Radio Times, 16th September 2021

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