JOSH WIDDICOMBE: Comedy, Hits, Misses and Finding His Voice

In this episode of Class Clown, Josh Widdicombe reflects on growing up, doing well at school, and where his observational comedy skills come from. He talks honestly about how childhood shaped his outlook, his knack for creating hit comedy formats and how this can be all traced back to his marble club at school! Josh discusses the comedians and cultural influences that shaped him including Frank Skinner and Stewart Lee and the We also chat about Josh’s brand-new Museum of Pop Culture show, where comedy, nostalgia and modern life collide, plus his latest UK stand-up tour, Not My Cup Of Tea, currently on sale now. A thoughtful, funny and revealing episode with one of Britain’s most loved comedians! 00:00 Hits and Misses ratio in showbiz 09:20 TV of the 90's 16:29 - Podcast Native Generation21:26 - Watching TV with parents27:30 - Seeing Stewart Lee and Josie Long34:00 Performing in Clubs, Professional Jealousy43:20 Frank Skinner47:30 Writing With His Brother51:00 Not Enjoying Acting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices