Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert
Gilbert performing in Wolverhampton, in 2024
Birth nameRhodri Paul Gilbert
Born (1968-10-18) 18 October 1968 (age 56)
Carmarthen, Wales
MediumStand-up, television, radio
EducationUniversity of Exeter (BA)
Years active2002–present
GenresObservational comedy, deadpan
Subject(s)Everyday life
Spouse
(m. 2013)
Notable works and rolesNever Mind the Buzzcocks
Walk on the Wild Side
Live at the Apollo
Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience
The Apprentice: You're Fired!
Websiterhodgilbertcomedian.com

Rhodri Paul Gilbert[1] (born 18 October 1968) is a Welsh comedian and television and radio presenter who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. In 2008 he was nominated for the main comedy award (as the Edinburgh Comedy Awards were then branded).[2]

Gilbert appears on television and radio panel shows, has performed stand-up on the Royal Variety Performance, and hosted a weekly show on BBC Radio Wales.[3]

In September 2014, Gilbert started presenting the BBC Two panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks, ending a run of five series without a permanent host.

  1. ^ "Rhodri Paul GILBERT personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK".
  2. ^ Armstrong, Stephen (24 August 2008). "Why the if.comedy shortlist is intriguingly short". The Times. London, UK. Retrieved 23 November 2009.[dead link]
  3. ^ "Rhod Gilbert". BBC Wales Arts. Retrieved 23 November 2009.