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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and presenter - Zoe Ball.
'Dig It' with Jo Whiley & Zoe Ball podcast:
Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball lift the lid on the messy, everyday reality of trying to live well. Long-time friends and beloved broadcasters, they swap the studio for the sofa to catch up on everything going on in their lives — from homes and gardens to family life, health, ageing and music.New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's the school summer holidays and there's some old school caravan park beef, and Josh's son has to have his tonsils operated on.
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer, songwriter and presenter - Olly Murs.
Fresh off a sold-out Arena tour, including three massive dates in London (two at The O2 & one at Wembley Arena), Olly Murs is currently back on the road continuing his 15 Years Of Hits celebration across the UK with a run of outdoor summer shows. With seven studio albums under his belt, including five chart topping records, Olly just released his new single ’Save Me’ and has an album due later in the year.
Tour dates:
August 2025
Fri 29th Bl...
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and comedian - Ross Noble.
You can see Ross on his new UK tour 'Cranium of Curiosities'
(Oct 2025 - Mar 2026) Tickets, dates and info can be found HERE
Or at - www.rossnoble.com
And he's currently on ITV's show 'Shark: Celebrity Infested Waters'.
More info here: https://plimsollproductions.com/shows/shark-celebrity-infested-waters/
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob goes to see Oasis and ends up drunk at Mick Jaggers birthday party.
Relatable? No
Sexy? Maybe...
A great anecdote? ABSOLUTELY!
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We're back for Series 11!!
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer, comedian, and presenter - Stephen Mangan.
The Fortune Hotel continues Wednesday and Thursday nights throughout August on ITV1 and ITVX.
You can catch up on the first two episodes on the series on ITVX now.
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While we're on a short break for the summer holiday here's a hand crafted selection of the finest tales and advice from the Parenting Hell podcast archives. Each one a guaranteed banger...
See you next week for series 11!!
TRACK LISTING:
1. Kerry Godliman (Series 1 Episode 5)
2. Jason Manford (Series 1 Episode 6)
3. Alison Hammond (Series 1 Episode 12)
4. Lorraine Kelly (Series 1 Episode 17)
5. Judi Love (Series 1 Episode 25)
6. Robbie + Ayda Williams (S1 EP 66)
7. Michael Sheen (Series 2 EP5)
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As we take a very short break during the summer holidays - here’s a selection of some of our favourite chats about (mostly) parenting misadventures with previous guests…
We’ll see you in a week or so for the start of Series 11!!
Episode Playlist:
1. Romesh Ranganathan (The 3rd)
2. Cush Jumbo
3. Richard Osman
4. Lily Allen
5. Frank Skinner
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh has been unwell and the medicine may or may not have made him very manic. And Romesh gets back to the guys about going on holiday to the same place at the same time as Rob.
This is the last episode of the current series. We'll be back soon after a very short break. And look out for an exciting new addition to the PH eco-system... ;)
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the amazing actress and presenter - Tamzin Outhwaite.
You can see Tamzin in the brilliant new adaptation of 'Entertaining Mr Sloane' at the Young Vic from 15th September - 8th November.
Info and tickets can be found: HERE
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
The guys accidentally bump into each other at Wimbledon, and also discuss Rob's upcoming holiday where he'll be staying in the same resort as Romesh!
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc.
You can listen to Mel's podcast 'Where There's a Will There's a Wake' on all the usual podcast platforms.
INFO: Mel takes the reins of the gloriously dark comedy podcast where celebrity guests bring their deaths to life as they plan their final day, from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife. Best known for co-hosting The Great British Bake Off and turning it into a national institution, Giedroyc has brought her cheeky charm to everything from Taskmast...
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob is jet-lagged and a little aggy. Josh discusses a school sports day failure.
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the legendary boxing manager and promoter - Frank Warren.
You can watch the upcoming Heavyweight world title fight between Dubois and Usyk on DAZN pay per view HERE
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, nightmare names, and most years as a parent to an under 18.
Shout out to Robert De Niro...
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, actress and writer - Aisling Bea.
You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Aisling's new show 'Older than Jesus' HERE
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, sex in large indoor public places, insane school runs, and we might accidentally have started some low-key beef with the Swiss!
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh gets involved in a road rage incident. We're in the middle of a heatwave. And there's some post fathers day discussions....
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Jack Skipper.
You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Jack's fantastic new stand-up comedy tour 'Skint' HERE
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Rob and Josh discuss the highs and lows of respective recent family holidays.
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer and comedian - Tom Basden.
Tom is known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards.
He's also appeared in hit comedy 'Afterlife', 'Derek', 'Star Stories' and more!
Tom's new film 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is in cinemas now - it's a fantastic, funny, moving and brilliant film so please...
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand - Jacinda Ardern.
You can buy Jacinda's brilliant new book 'A Kind of Power' HERE
About the book:
From the former prime minister of New Zealand, the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second world leader to have a baby whilst in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders.Jacinda found out the news that she was pregnant with her first baby right before taki...
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and actress - Suzi Ruffell.
You can order Suzi's brilliant new book 'Am I Having Fun Now? -
Anxiety, Applause and Life’s Big Questions, Answered' HERE
You can listen to Suzi's first appearance on Parenting Hell HERE
Tour dates and tickets to her new stand-up tour 'The Juggle' HERE
You can watch her last stand-up special 'Snappy' on Youtube - HERE
And her brilliant podcasts Like Minded Friends and Out with Suzi Ruffell.
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... with a load of your listener correspondence and emails in this ep, including our new favourite feature 'other parent wan*ers'.
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - George Egg.
You can order George's brilliant new book 'Snack Hacker' HERE
And you can find all the info and tickets for any live stand-up tour dates, as well as his podcast 'Stuffed!' HERE
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In this episode Rob discusses his Lilo & Stitch hosting experience, scary helicopter rides and a dog diarrhea disaster... and we got through some of your emails and if you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and friend - Ivo Graham.
Ivo's fantastic new book 'Yardsticks for Failure' is available to buy now HERE
And you can find the info and tickets for any live stand-up tour dates, as well as his fantastic theatre show 'Carousel' HERE
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In this episode the lads discuss the eternal battle of the work / life balance and how impossible it is to get right for any parent no matter their circumstances.
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