Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell

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Friday, 13 June 2025 - 1 hour 8 minutes

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 check it out at your local cinema.

FILM SYNOPSIS:

Eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer,back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

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