Josh Widdicombe (Actor)
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Works
Grandmaster-level baddie Sam Campbell being ‘somewhat’ foolish @ Bill Murray comedy club
A pretty unprepared set. Oh well. I made this as a test to show to some men.
Release Date: 2025-04-03
Character: Self
Bluey Minisodes
A collection of funny and sweet episodes featuring Bluey and her family and friends. This collection of every day moments introduces some new characters and games they have been playing together.
Release Date: 2024-06-16
Character: Barnsley (voice) (uncredited)
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 30
Rob Beckett's Smart TV
Hosted by the brilliant Rob Beckett alongside his team captains – TV fanatic Josh Widdicombe, and a lady who frankly is TV, Alison Hammond – the show is a hilarious celebration of the small screen and the shows we love (and some we don’t).
Release Date: 2024-02-29
Character: Self - Team Captain
Episode Count: 14
Vote Count: 2
The Traitors: Uncloaked
Catch up from the castle. The latest banished and murdered have their say with Ed Gamble. How will they react to the betrayals, revelations, mind games and manipulations?
Release Date: 2024-01-05
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 4
Hold the Front Page
In this fun, factual series comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar immerse themselves into the world of local newspapers by travelling across the UK working for a different local paper each week on a mission to find real local stories.
Release Date: 2023-01-04
Character: Self - Presenter
Episode Count: 12
Vote Count: 2
Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much...
Recorded live at The London Palladium, Josh finally tackles the hot comedy topics of advent calendars, weddings and the closing time of his local park.
Release Date: 2022-07-22
Character: Self
Vote Count: 4
One Night in…
Comedian friends spend the night in some of the UK's most exciting attractions, without a grown-up in sight to hamper their fun!
Release Date: 2021-12-16
Character: Self
Episode Count: 5
Vote Count: 2
Blankety Blank
Bradley Walsh presents the triumphant return of Britain's blank-iest game show. Can he control his celebrity panel and help contestants win the coveted cheque book and pen?
Release Date: 2021-10-02
Character: Self - Panellist
Episode Count: 3
Vote Count: 1
The Last Leg of Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are officially here and who better to cover it than the cast of The Last Leg? Returning to their disability positive routes, the comedy trio will be providing us with laughs and Paralympic insight throughout the Game.
Release Date: 2021-08-24
Character: Self
Episode Count: 12
Vote Count: 1
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
The comedy show in which the nation's favourite comics and celebrities compete to convince Mel Giedroyc that they are the most Unforgivable person in the room. To do this they will have to dredge up their most outrageous sins, lies, legal transgressions and morally bankrupt behaviour.
Release Date: 2021-02-02
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 3
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains involves celebrity guests revisiting their teenage years. Each celebrity will take a trip down memory lane; competing across fashion, pop culture, retro gadgets, first loves, school reports and more to get their teenage years recognised as the most embarrassing by comedian Rhod Gilbert. With mystery guests popping up along the way, offering up further revelations the show celebrates those ultimate embarrassing teenage moments, and it's down to Rhod to judge which celebrity should be crowned 'winner'.
Release Date: 2021-01-12
Character: Guest
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 1
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown
Two teams of three familiar faces from the world of telly do battle in the ultimate TV trivia quiz.
Release Date: 2021-01-09
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 5
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts, answer their way to a fortune?
Release Date: 2020-11-28
Character: Self - Expert
Episode Count: 4
Vote Count: 6
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell
Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they’re coping, or not coping.
Release Date: 2020-04-28
Department: Creator
Job: Creator
Newscast
In a televised version of the popular podcast, Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and guests chat about the stories behind the news.
Release Date: 2020-02-06
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 2
The Ranganation
Romesh Ranganathan, joined by celebrity guests and the Ranganation, his very own focus group of 25 members of the public, takes a funny, topical look at modern Britain.
Release Date: 2019-05-19
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 6
Hypothetical
Hosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, top comedians are posed absurd hypothetical situations and scored on how well they would deal with them. Over three rounds, two teams of comedians must think fast as they are faced with a series of completely made-up scenarios and interrogated on their approach to each one. Host Josh Widdicombe poses the questions and interrogates the guests' methods, whilst James Acaster, as arbiter of the Hypotheticals, deals with the guests quibbles and queries and doles out the points.
Release Date: 2019-02-06
Department: Creator
Job: Creator
Character: Self - Host
Episode Count: [ 32 ]
Vote Count: 2
A League Of Their Own: European Road Trip
Freddie and Jamie hit the road for a riotous spell of James Corden-set challenges.
Release Date: 2019-01-10
Character: Self
Episode Count: 2
Peston
Join Robert Peston for a late-night political magazine show featuring big interviews with the country's leading politicians, topical guests, and the best politial gossip.
Release Date: 2018-09-26
Character: Themselves - Guest
Episode Count: 1
Celebrity Catchphrase
In this entertaining series packed with laughs, celebrity contestants attempt to work out catchphrases based on fun animations. Animations include well known phrases, sayings and even film, song and book titles. The celebrities need to buzz in as quickly as they can when they know the answer and can say what they see in a chance to win money for their chosen charities.
Release Date: 2018-06-17
Episode Count: 1
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Ever worried about laboratory-grown meat, accidentally touching someone’s hand on the train or the impending nuclear apocalypse? Then join Jon Richardson as he hilariously works out exactly how worried the British public should be about everything there is to worry about.
Release Date: 2018-05-16
Character: Self
Episode Count: 2
Vote Count: 7
Rob Beckett's Playing for Time
This brand new series sees Rob Beckett and celebrity pals travel back in time to play the greatest video games in history. Guided by Peggy Aytean, Rob and co begin their journey back in the 1980s, making their way through the decades to the present day.
Release Date: 2018-03-30
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Taskmaster: Champion of Champions
Five series of Taskmaster, five winners - but who is the supreme champion of all?
Release Date: 2017-12-13
Character: Self
Episode Count: 2
Vote Count: 12
The Russell Howard Hour
Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
Release Date: 2017-09-21
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 11
Richard Osman's House of Games
Each week a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games.
Release Date: 2017-09-04
Character: Self - Contestant
Episode Count: 5
Vote Count: 22
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule is a panel show that sees Harry Hill presiding over two teams tasked with saving planet earth from alien invasion! Each team must find clips, people, basically anything that is fun or funny enough for Harry to place in a capsule which, in the event that we're invaded by aliens, we can present to them to demonstrate earthlings are good fun and therefore worthy of saving. Over a series of rounds, the two teams of two present Harry with fun stuff which Harry must adjudicate on and ultimately decide what's in and what's out of the Fun Capsule with the triumphant team winning bragging rights. Along the way there will be sketches, studio items and special guests. And the occasional appearance of an alien.
Release Date: 2017-03-02
Character: Self
Episode Count: 2
Vote Count: 1
Josh Widdicombe: What Do I Do Now...
Josh Widdicombe, "…the undisputed king of the exasperated petty gripe...”, is back with his new stand-up show.
Release Date: 2016-11-28
Department: Writing
Job: Writer
Character: Himself
Vote Count: 4
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a trip through the comedy archive in the company of the people who made some of the very best British sitcoms. From The Likely Lads to I'm Alan Partridge, we find out the inspiration behind some of the most-loved characters and how they reflect the times they were living in.
Release Date: 2016-09-12
Character: Self
Vote Count: 2
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Gaming enthusiast Dara O Briain presides over the mayhem as two stars join team captains – gaming geek Steve McNeil and gaming cynic Sam Pamphilon – to battle each other at their favourite computer games.
Release Date: 2016-09-05
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 9
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Michael McIntyre's Big Show is a British variety and stand-up comedy television series, presented by British comedian, presenter and former Britain's Got Talent judge Michael McIntyre.
Release Date: 2016-04-16
Character: Self - Performer
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 8
The Last Leg Goes Down Under
Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker head to the Australian wilderness for the ultimate outback road trip.
Release Date: 2016-01-29
Character: Himself
Insert Name Here
Comedy panel show about people with the same first name, hosted by Sue Perkins.
Release Date: 2016-01-04
Character: Self - Team Captain
Episode Count: 28
Vote Count: 3
Taskmaster Bonus Material
Interviews, outtakes and extra footage from Taskmaster UK
Release Date: 2015-12-13
Episode Count: 1
Josh
Sitcom about flatmates Josh, Kate and Owen, and their annoying landlord Geoff.
Release Date: 2015-11-11
Character: Josh
Episode Count: 18
Vote Count: 10
Taskmaster
Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion in this brand new game show?
Release Date: 2015-07-28
Character: Self
Episode Count: 7
Vote Count: 157
Celebrity Black Ball Final with Steve Davis
Celebrities attempt to pot the elusive black ball in a relaxed recreation of the legendarily tense final moments of the 1985 World Snooker Championship final between Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor. Which of Steve Davis' guests - Rebecca Adlington, Joey Essex, Russell Watson, Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe - will manage to do a Dennis Taylor and sink the black?
Release Date: 2015-05-04
Character: Self
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
Release Date: 2014-06-16
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 12
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Lee Mack wrangles a team of scientists and celebrity guests to find the truth behind the trivia on this bizarrely educational panel show.
Release Date: 2014-02-07
Episode Count: 2
Vote Count: 9
Josh Widdicombe Live: And Another Thing
And Another Thing... is stand-up sensation and star of Channel 4's The Last Leg, BBC2's Mock The Week and Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week Josh Widdicombe's highly anticipated debut DVD. Recorded at London's Hammersmith Apollo, viewers of this tale twisting perfectionist can expect an insight into Josh's everyday annoyances and gripes. Delivered with his unique style and trademark wit, Josh proves that even the most mundane aspects of life can be turned into unbelievable accounts with hilarious consequences.
Release Date: 2013-11-18
Department: Writing
Job: Writer
Character: Himself
Vote Count: 3
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
A host of great comic talents, on stage and in sketches, gather together at London's O2 Arena to play to an audience of 16,000 in aid of the charity Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Release Date: 2013-06-07
Character: Self
Vote Count: 3
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
Release Date: 2013-04-12
Character: Self - Contestant
Episode Count: 3
Vote Count: 90
The Last Leg
Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.
Release Date: 2013-01-25
Character: Self - Co-host
Episode Count: 287
Vote Count: 23
Dara O Briain's Science Club
Dara Ó Briain's Science Club is a British science television series presented by Dara Ó Briain which first aired on BBC Two in 2012. Each week, the team take one subject and explore all possible angles, combining it with studio discussions in front of a live audience, films and on the spot reports.
Release Date: 2012-11-06
Character: Himself
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 3
Don't Sit in the Front Row
Comedy entertainment show in which Jack Dee and a group of comedians explore the lives of the studio audience. In each episode, three comedians probe the lives of five members of the audience for potential comedy material. The more comedy material the Front Rowers provide the stand-ups, the longer they'll last. As the panellists get to know more about the contestants, they will then have to decide who to eliminate at the end of each round. The last Front Rower standing will be crowned with the ultimate prize of a 'Golden Chair Award'.
Release Date: 2012-10-29
Character: Self - Panellist
Episode Count: 2
Comedy World Cup
David Tennant hosts the competition to determine which of Britain's comedians have the biggest fountain of funny knowledge
Release Date: 2012-09-15
Character: Self
Episode Count: 3
A League of Their Own
Two teams comprised of comedians, celebrities and sports stars compete against each other in a test of their sporting knowledge, taking place over three rounds.
Release Date: 2010-03-11
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 12
Pointless
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
Release Date: 2009-08-24
Character: Self - Presenter
Episode Count: 11
Vote Count: 39
Would I Lie to You?
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
Release Date: 2007-06-16
Character: Self
Episode Count: 3
Vote Count: 113
The Graham Norton Show
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
Release Date: 2007-02-22
Character: Self
Episode Count: 5
Vote Count: 262
The One Show
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Release Date: 2006-08-14
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 26
Mock the Week
Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects on the spur of the moment.
Release Date: 2005-06-05
Character: Himself
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 76
8 Out of 10 Cats
8 Out of 10 Cats is a British television comedy panel game produced by Zeppotron for Channel 4. It was first broadcast on 3 June 2005. The show is based on statistics and opinion polls, and draws on polls produced by a variety of organizations and new polls commissioned for the programme, carried out by company Harris Poll. The show's title is derived from a well-known advertising tagline for Whiskas cat food, which originally claimed that "8 out of 10 cats prefer Whiskas".
Release Date: 2005-06-03
Character: Self - Guest Captain
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 43
Who Do You Think You Are?
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Release Date: 2004-10-12
Character: Self
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 23
Strictly Come Dancing
A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores and viewer votes. Are today's celebrities fleet of foot or do they have two left feet?
Release Date: 2004-05-15
Character: Self - Contestant
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 36
QI
Comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are 'quite interesting'.
Release Date: 2003-09-11
Character: Self
Episode Count: 18
Vote Count: 256
Room 101
Fast-moving game show meets talk show, which sees Frank Skinner refereeing three celebrities each week as they compete to banish their top peeve or worst nightmare to the depths of Room 101.
Release Date: 1994-07-04
Character: Self
Episode Count: 2
Vote Count: 23
Have I Got News for You
Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.
Release Date: 1990-09-28
Character: Self - Panellist
Episode Count: 1
Vote Count: 70
Big Lizard
Upcoming comedy adventure series with light education about science and prehistoric planet Earth.
Character: Dad (voice)
Episode Count: 1
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Based on the week’s news and fronted by guest hosts, this extended version of the satirical news quiz features more of the stuff that wouldn't fit into the regular programme.
Character: Self - Panellist
Episode Count: 7
Vote Count: 16