Rhod Gilbert
Welsh sensation Rhod Gilbert is one of the UK’s leading stand-up comedy talents. He has enjoyed many successful years as a star of television and radio and continues to uphold his esteemed reputation as a prolific writer and first-class live performer.
Recent TV appearances include a fourth series of Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience, hosting Live at the Apollo (Rhod’s third appearance on the show), and a sensational performance on a Christmas Day special edition of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. In 2012, he was invited to perform for the second time on The Royal Variety Performance; joining an illustrious line-up for the centenary event held before Her Majesty The Queen. He has also recently hosted Have I Got News for You?, returned to host another episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks and has made regular guest appearances on panel shows 8 out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You?.
Rhod has written and starred in four series of his hugely popular programme Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience. Series one was awarded a Welsh Bafta in 2011, scooping ‘Best Factual Series’ and the fourth series transmitted on BBC2 last summer. Rhod has tried his hand at all manner of ‘proper’ jobs from being a Binman in Barry to Butler to a Lord. The latest series sees Rhod attempting to be a Wedding Planner, Tour Guide, Male Model and Scout Leader. Series one and two are available to own on DVD, and a fifth series is planned for 2014.
An established household name, Rhod has also hosted two successful series of his own show for BBC1. With the help of special guests and regulars Greg Davies and Lloyd Langford, Ask Rhod Gilbert set out to answer all manner of burning questions from the sublime to the ridiculous. The show ran for two series and was a huge ratings success, averaging in excess of two million viewers each week. Rhod later teamed up with his partner in crime Greg Davies to star in World’s Most Dangerous Roads, embarking on a treacherous (and frequently hilarious) adventure through Nepal for BBC 2.
A natural and accomplished presenter, Rhod has hosted his own weekly Saturday morning show for BBC Radio Wales since 2007. The show blends music, comedy and idle banter, and is renowned for its irreverent and ill-informed opinion. He has also stepped in to host BBC Radio 2’s flagship show Steve Wright in The Afternoon, and has regularly held the reins for both Graham Norton and Dermot O’Leary on the station. He began the new year, with his own show on Radio 2: Rhod Gilbert’s New Year’s Resolutions which went out live on New Year’s Day. He will be continuing to guest host across the station throughout the coming months.
