Rob Brydon: from The Shopping Channel to Entertaining a Nation

A chance encounter at The Savoy led Rob Brydon to meet his wife - and now the broadcaster and comedian returns to face Alex Zane as we explore the life choices that have shaped his incredible career.What propelled Rob to leave Wales to pursue a showbiz life in London? And how did he keep going when it seemed the moment had passed... and his idol, Steve Coogan, went to more dizzying heights?Along the way we learn about the Empire Magazine review that turned it all around, the comedy gig that almost made him quit - and the work he is most proud of in his versatile career on stage and screens big and small..Join us for a glass of bubbles at the iconic Savoy London as we toast one of our most gifted entertainers. Cheers!– This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity. For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.–Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.