Episodes
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!
Small business shout-outs:
Katie's Classroom HERE
Flomatic HERE
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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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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant writer, producer and director - Charlie Brooker.
The new series of Black Mirror is available now.
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
In this episode Lou and Rose get in touch to object to a couple of things Rob and Josh have said on the podcast. Elsewhere Josh's son has his birthday, and Josh hosts the school quiz...
Small business shout-out:
- www.cornwallgeologist.co.uk
- Family Inclusive Fitness (F.I.T.)
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
In this episode we're going through the inbox and your brilliant listener correspondence. Including our new favourite feature - 'Other Parent W*nkers'
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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 singer-songwriter and frontman of The Libertines - Pete Doherty.
Pete's new solo album 'Felt Better Alive' is available to buy on May 16th 2025.
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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
Rob gets in trouble for being late for school pickup, R+J ponder how radio and wi-fi actually work, Rob talks about his visit to 10 Downing Street, and Josh was witness to a high-speed car chase!!
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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is Leanne Quigley.
Leanne was the winner of the latest series of The Traitors UK 2025 and ambassador for Cancer Research UK.
**TRIGGER WARNING**
This episode contains discussions of IVF, C-sections and premature childbirth.
Leanne is swapping the round table for the turn table as she takes on her next big challenge of running this year’s Race for Life to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK, a disease close to her heart. This campaign is deeply personal; in July 2024, just before she filmed The Traitors,...