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Robert Webb

Robert Webb

  • 52 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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Robert Webb had two days to live after heart condition

The 47-year-old had to undergo emergency surgery after he failed a medical before filming a new series of Channel 4 sitcom Back with David Mitchell.

Abbie Bray, Metro, 13th April 2020

Top 20 British sitcoms of 21st century: Peep Show

Peep Show is still the longest running sitcom in Channel 4 history. Two things particularly (other than Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain's brilliant writing) elevate it above the usual odd couple style flat share set-up. Firstly, the unique way it is filmed, enabling us to not only see the world through Mark and Jez's eyes but hear their (often not entirely flattering) thoughts.

Chris Hallam, Chris Hallam's World View, 30th March 2020

A look back at the 'After the Event' sketches

For obvious reasons the 'Remain Indoors' sketches, also known as 'The Quiz Broadcast' although officially known as 'After the Event' are everywhere.

Jazzy Janey, A Dose Of David Mitchell, 26th March 2020

Introducing a French person to Peep Show

We decided to introduce to Peep Show to a French person who has neither seen nor heard of the show ever before. Did they like it? Watch to find out.

Alex Roberts, JOE, 13th February 2020

Robert Webb tours UK and Ireland

Robert Webb is set to tour the UK and Ireland to celebrate the release of his debut fiction novel Come Again.

Noemi Vallone, The Bookseller, 11th February 2020

12 Days of Christmas Specials 3: The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

This all star Christmas special was a spin off of Radio 4 favourite, Bleak Expectations and it's a show that you need to add to your Christmas watch list!

Rhianna Evans, The Comedy Blog, 16th December 2019

TV review: Frayed, Sky One

It's funny but one senses by the end of the first episode, that maybe like those monologues, there is something darker lurking under the surface.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th September 2019

Frayed review - like a nightmare on Ramsay Street

Samantha has a dream life in London. But when her husband dies in a sexually compromising situation, she ends up broke, desperate and Down Under.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 26th September 2019

Frayed, Sky One, review

Despite a wobbly start, Frayed shows huge potential and while the jokes are few, they are funny.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 26th September 2019

Frayed, episode one, review

A pungent Eighties-set comedy that doesn't know how far to take the joke.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 26th September 2019

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