Rhod would rather be trapped in a chemical toilet with a startled horse than think about weddings. I’m still laughing at his description of the talent contest audience: “An eager crowd, whacked up on tea and pink wafers.”. “But once you meet the person, it’s not hard.”.

But luckily for those who prefer their comedy live, the Welshman is back with a string of UK arena and theatre stand up dates - and during the first of six nights at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff he was at his acerbic, witty best.

Gilbert’s performance is packed with energy as he bounds around the stage, ... You're Fired and Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience ... Watch the comedian on Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience.

And more than deserving of an extra loud clap at 8pm on Thursday night. Can he lead a group of 12-year-olds safely through a forest? Rhod has been recruited to run a trip to Belgium for a coach load of Welsh pensioners. Will Rhod really be salon ready when he is let loose on some unsuspecting customers hair? The comedian must try to keep his temper in check as he becomes a lord's butler for the day and is challenged to look after the gentry at an exclusive dinner party.

While Ross, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Joey and Rachel had most of the major storylines in Friends, there were lots of child stars who joined them on sets for smaller roles. But Gilbert - famous for his TV appearances on The Apprentice: You're Fired and Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience - is so open and downright funny about his visits to the clinic where he has to donate samples of his 'ageing' sperm that you will find yourself chuckling along and wanting to hear more. Kerry-Anne quickly confirmed his fears: “Seventy-five per cent of our work involves someone else’s bottom.”. He's now in the process of making a TV documentary about male infertility to show it's not just women who have to consider their biological clocks. Shortly after wiping his first backside Rhod was overcome with emotion.

Rhod has been recruited to run a trip to Belgium for a coach load of Welsh pensioners. Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert gets a proper job as a tattooist's apprentice. “Varied. You can unsubscribe at any time. Rhod Gilbert is quitting his Saturday morning radio show after more than a decade, How to get tickets for the Ricky Gervais SuperNature show in Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena, The rules on going on holiday to Bluestone and other places in Wales after Welsh Government asked people to only travel where necessary. Or Simon Cowell, annoyed that someone else had got in there first. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The fun had actually begun at Rhod’s training day with Matt and Kerry-Anne, a pair of carers/instructors who, according to Rhod, had vast experience of “getting pensioners ready”.

Watch the comedian on Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience. On top of that it was easily the funniest and most moving programme I have watched in weeks.

Helping him with his new act is one of the country's leading drag artists. And the new show, called The Book of John, pulls no punches as a frankly honest Gilbert takes us through some of his darkest moments since he’s been away - from his stroke in his 40s to his struggles conceiving a child with his wife, but all are told with plenty of humour.

Can Rhod make it on the thin blue line, or is a life in uniform not the right fit?

While he may appear on TV and radio regularly, it’s been seven long years since Rhod Gilbert did a stand up tour.

Rhod Gilbert plays Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff on May 10, 11 and June 6, 7 & 8; Swansea Grand Theatre in June 19 & 20; Rhyl Pavilion on July 18; Aberystwyth Arts Centre in October 6 and Venue Cymru, Llandudno on November 7, Rhod Gilbert has recently returned to touring for the first time since 2012, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.

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The only people that would fail to cry at the Care Home’s Got Talent contest Rhod organised for the residents would be those with hearts of stone.

Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience . It felt more like he was auditioning potential partners for a new comedy act. Will Mr Gilbert pass this tough test or will he be sent to the bottom of the class?

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