ROB BECKETT: I’m a Chinese Takeaway & a Pint - If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Come Again

About this episode

<p>Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy scene 15 years ago. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most successful and popular comedians - from his sell-out stand up tours to his hit podcast Parenting Hell, Rob &amp; Romesh Vs and now, Celebrity Traitors.</p><br><p>I&#39;d been trying to get Rob on the show for years, so finally sitting down with him for a proper laugh was a real pinch-me moment.</p><br><p>Behind the jokes is a comedian who&#39;s found his voice, stopped worrying about what other people think, and uses it to give us all a bit of light relief from the doom and gloom in the world.</p><br><p>In this conversation, Rob shares:</p><ul><li>Being told he was stupid by a teacher and how it stayed with him</li><li>How he found his voice as a comedian</li><li>The moment on Rob vs Romesh he realised he was burnt out</li><li>How having kids holds a mirror up to your own childhood</li><li>A surprise message from his wife, Lou</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This conversation is a reminder that the best version of yourself is usually the one where you stop trying to be anything else.</p><br><p>Rob Beckett is Great Company.</p><br><p>Watch the brand new series of Tempting Fortune on All 4 <a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/tempting-fortune" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><br><p>Rob &amp; Romesh Vs series nine airs on Sky this Autumn</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:</p><p>Instagram - @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast</p><p>Jamie - @jamielaing</p><br><p>And if you&#39;ve got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: <u><a href="mailto:greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk</a></u></p><br><p>THE CREDITS</p><p>Producer: Helen Burke &amp; Aminah Brunt</p><p>Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins</p><p>Video: Josh Bennett</p><p>Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan</p><p>Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti</p><br><p>Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>