Josh Widdicombe Comedian

The Times thinks Josh Widdicombe ‘shows confidence and charm that could sell out stadiums.’ He’s already established on Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week, and the topical Channel 4 show, The Last Leg.

Sports Reporter

After starting out as a Guardian sports reporter, Josh switched to stand-up and very soon earned a nomination for the Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award. According to a Times critic he displays ‘a confidence and charm that could see him sell out stadiums’.

Stand Up Comedy

Josh has appeared on Live At The Apollo and is a regular on Mock The Week. He fronted Radio 5 live’s Fighting Talk, and shares Adam Hills’ sofa in The Last Leg – Channel 4’s comedy take originally on the Paralympics but then on the world of sport and news more generally.

Josh Widdicombe Actor

He also wrote and starred in his own BBC flat-share sitcom, Josh. Other than stand-up Josh has been busy taking part in BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, Arthur Smith’s Balham Bash, BBC Radio 5 Live’s Fighting Talk, Absolute Radio’s Rock n’ Roll Football and ITV4’s Mark Watson Kick’s Off.

Comedy Writer

Josh Widdicombe has also written for Michael McIntyre, Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and BBC Radio 4’s Look Away Now. Other credits include 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You, QI, Insert Name Here, A League of Their Own, and Taskmaster. He’s supported Michael McIntyre, Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges on tour.