Josh Widdicombe
Acting Born Apr 8, 1983 Hammersmith, London, England, UK 87 credits
Biography
Josh Widdicombe works in acting. Born April 8, 1983 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 87 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Claudia Winkleman ShowDavid Baddiel: Cat Man
Grandmaster-level baddie Sam Campbell being ‘somewhat’ foolish @ Bill Murray comedy club
Bluey MinisodesBig LizardRob Beckett's Smart TVThe Traitors: UncloakedRomesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening
Hold the Front Page
Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much...Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much... · Writer
The Weakest LinkBlankety BlankBlankety BlankRhod Gilbert's Growing PainsMel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
NewscastMichael McIntyre's The WheelRob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell · Creator
HypotheticalHypothetical · CreatorThe RanganationA League Of Their Own: European Road Trip
Celebrity CatchphrasePestonJon Richardson: Ultimate WorrierRob Beckett's Playing for Time
Richard Osman's House of GamesThe Russell Howard HourThe Great British Bake Off: An Extra SliceHarry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleTaskmaster: Champion of Champions
Michael McIntyre's Big ShowMichael McIntyre's Big ShowDara O Briain's Go 8 BitInsert Name HereBritish Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
TaskmasterTaskmaster Bonus MaterialJoshCelebrity Black Ball Final with Steve Davis
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledDuck Quacks Don't EchoThe Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
The Last Leg8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownTipping Point: Lucky Stars
BBC Comedy FeedsBBC Comedy Feeds · WriterDara O Briain's Science ClubComedy World CupDon't Sit in the Front Row
A League of Their OwnA League of Their OwnA League of Their OwnEdinburgh Comedy Festival Live
Pointless
The Graham Norton ShowWould I Lie to You?
The One Show
8 Out of 10 Cats8 Out of 10 CatsMock the Week
Strictly Come DancingStrictly Come DancingWho Do You Think You Are?Live at the Apollo
Celebrity MastermindQI
Room 101
Have I Got News for You
Full Filmography
87 titles- The Claudia Winkleman Show (2026) as Self
- David Baddiel: Cat Man (2026) as Self
- Grandmaster-level baddie Sam Campbell being ‘somewhat’ foolish @ Bill Murray comedy club (2025) as Self
- Bluey Minisodes (2024) as Barnsley (voice) (uncredited)
- Big Lizard (2024) as Dad (voice)
- Rob Beckett's Smart TV (2024) as Self - Team Captain
- The Traitors: Uncloaked (2024) as Self
- Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening (2024) as Self
- You Bet! (2024) as Self - Panellist
- Hold the Front Page (2023) as Self - Presenter
- Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much... (2022) as Self
- Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much... (2022) Writer
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Blankety Blank (2021) as Self - Panellist
- Blankety Blank (2021)
- Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021) as Guest
- Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021) as Self
- Paul Sinha's TV Showdown (2021) as Self
- One Night in… (2021) as Self
- The Last Leg of Tokyo 2020 (2021) as Self
- Newscast (2020) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020) as Self - Expert
- Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell (2020) Creator
- Hypothetical (2019) as Self - Host
- Hypothetical (2019) Creator
- The Ranganation (2019) as Self
- A League Of Their Own: European Road Trip (2019) as Self
- Celebrity Catchphrase (2018)
- Peston (2018) as Themselves - Guest
- Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier (2018) as Self
- Rob Beckett's Playing for Time (2018) as Self
- Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
- The Russell Howard Hour (2017) as Self
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2017) as Self
- Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017) as Self
- Taskmaster: Champion of Champions (2017) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit (2016) as Self
- Insert Name Here (2016) as Self - Team Captain
- British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016) as Self
- Josh Widdicombe: What Do I Do Now... (2016) as Himself
- Josh Widdicombe: What Do I Do Now... (2016) Writer
- The Last Leg Goes Down Under (2016) as Himself
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self
- Taskmaster Bonus Material (2015)
- Josh (2015) as Josh
- Celebrity Black Ball Final with Steve Davis (2015) as Self
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2014) as Self
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self - Co-host
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Contestant
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Panelist
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Was It Something I Said? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013 (2013) as Self
- Josh Widdicombe Live: And Another Thing (2013) as Himself
- Josh Widdicombe Live: And Another Thing (2013) Writer
- BBC Comedy Feeds (2012) as Josh
- BBC Comedy Feeds (2012) Writer
- Dara O Briain's Science Club (2012) as Himself
- Comedy World Cup (2012) as Self
- Don't Sit in the Front Row (2012) as Self - Panellist
- A League of Their Own (2010)
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Guest
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Self - Panellist
- Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (2010)
- Pointless (2009) as Self - Presenter
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self - Guest Captain
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self
- Strictly Come Dancing (2004) as Self - Contestant
- Strictly Come Dancing (2004) as Self - Presenter
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Live at the Apollo (2004) as Self - Presenter
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
- QI (2003) as Self
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
- Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea as Self
- Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Josh Widdicombe best known for?
Josh Widdicombe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maurice (1987), Newscast (2020), Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020), Celebrity Catchphrase (2018).
When and where was Josh Widdicombe born?
Josh Widdicombe was born on April 8, 1983 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Josh Widdicombe have?
Josh Widdicombe has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Josh Widdicombe's background in cinema and television?
Josh Widdicombe is an English comedian, presenter, and actor known for his appearances on shows like The Last Leg and Mock the Week. He is also a stand-up comedian, podcast host, and author of the bestselling book Watching Neighbours Twice a Day... How '90s TV (Almost) Prepared Me for Life.