Josh Widdicombe
Stand-Up Comedian
Josh Widdicombe is an award winning stand-up comedian who has established himself on the live circuit as well as most famously being the co-host on TV's The Last Leg. He also writes for comedy shows including Mock the Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
"Regarded as one of the stars of the UK comedy scene"
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Josh is preparing for his "Not My Cup of Tea" stand-up tour, scheduled to run from September 2025 to May 2026. The tour will feature his signature observational humour, focusing on everyday life. He began his media career as a sports reporter for The Guardian newspaper before following his true passion for comedy, months after embarking on this new path he found himself nominated for both a Foster’s Best Newcomer and an Edinburgh Festival Best Newcomer award. A regular on our screens, Josh has starred in BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Mastermind, BBC Two’s QI, Mock the Week and Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats and Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Outside of these regular appearances, he has also appeared on a number of topical panel shows where he has pitted his general knowledge, current affairs awareness and skills as a comedian.
WHAT he OFFERS YOU
Josh's hilarious style of observational comedy, dry sense of humour and quick wit will leave his audience in stitches. He is the perfect choice to facilitate a corporate conference or entertain an after dinner audience.