Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they're coping, or not coping. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere - new episodes are available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.
Episodes
September 22, 2025 • 46 mins
In the summer of 2025, Josh Widdicombe, despite countless protests over the years that he would not be moving out of London, and much to the amusement of his friend Rob Beckett, finally accepted the inevitable and began the search for a new family home beyond the M25…
The evidence of these conversations were so secret, that they were expected to be confined to the archives forever….
However, these classified audio recordings ...
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September 19, 2025 • 66 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant novelist, journalist and broadcaster - Elizabeth Day.
**Trigger Warning**
We discuss topics of fertility, IVF and miscarriage in this episode.
'One of Us' by Elizabeth Day is published by 4th Estate on 25th September. You can pre-order your copy here.
How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is available every Wednesday on podcast...
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September 15, 2025 • 44 mins
In the summer of 2025, Josh Widdicombe, despite countless protests over the years that he would not be moving out of London, and much to the amusement of his friend Rob Beckett, finally accepted the inevitable and began the search for a new family home beyond the M25…
The evidence of these conversations were so secret, that they were expected to be confined to the archives forever….
However, these classified audio recordings ...
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September 11, 2025 • 54 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is Barry Hearn OBE, the legendary sports promoter and founder and President of Matchroom Sport.
'Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen' - all episodes will be available globally on Netflix from Wednesday 17th September 2025
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and revi...
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September 9, 2025 • 56 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer-songwriter, radio DJ and presenter - Rick Astley.
You can find tickets and info on Rick's upcoming 'The Reflection' 2026 tour at https://rickastley.co.uk
Rick's fantastic book 'Never: The Autobiography' is available now.
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please sub...
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September 4, 2025 • 45 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... the end of the summer holidays are finally here!
There's jet ski mishaps, Stone Henge visits, Josh loses his keys (again!) and Rob poses as a secret olive tree lover to get out of trouble...
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September 1, 2025 • 47 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... we go through some of your listener correspondence. And Josh's house alarm keeps going off!!
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August 28, 2025 • 61 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and presenter - Zoe Ball.
'Dig It' with Jo Whiley & Zoe Ball podcast:
Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball lift the lid on the messy, everyday reality of trying to live well. Long-time friends and beloved broadcasters, they swap the studio for the sofa to catch up on everything going on in their lives — from homes and gardens to fami...
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August 25, 2025 • 54 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's the school summer holidays and there's some old school caravan park beef, and Josh's son has to have his tonsils operated on.
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August 21, 2025 • 58 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer, songwriter and presenter - Olly Murs.
Fresh off a sold-out Arena tour, including three massive dates in London (two at The O2 & one at Wembley Arena), Olly Murs is currently back on the road continuing his 15 Years Of Hits celebration across the UK with a run of outdoor summer shows. With seven studio albums under his belt, i...
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August 18, 2025 • 52 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparentin...
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August 14, 2025 • 61 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and comedian - Ross Noble.
You can see Ross on his new UK tour 'Cranium of Curiosities'
(Oct 2025 - Mar 2026) Tickets, dates and info can be found HERE
Or at - www.rossnoble.com
And he's currently on ITV's show 'Shark: Celebrity Infested Waters'.
More info here: https://plimsollproductions.com/shows/shark-celebr...
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August 11, 2025 • 54 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob goes to see Oasis and ends up drunk at Mick Jaggers birthday party.
Relatable? No
Sexy? Maybe...
A great anecdote? ABSOLUTELY!
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August 7, 2025 • 56 mins
We're back for Series 11!!
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer, comedian, and presenter - Stephen Mangan.
The Fortune Hotel continues Wednesday and Thursday nights throughout August on ITV1 and ITVX.
You can catch up on the first two episodes on the series on ITVX now.
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August 4, 2025 • 50 mins
While we're on a short break for the summer holiday here's a hand crafted selection of the finest tales and advice from the Parenting Hell podcast archives. Each one a guaranteed banger...
See you next week for series 11!!
TRACK LISTING:
1. Kerry Godliman (Series 1 Episode 5)
2. Jason Manford (Series 1 Episode 6)
3. Alison Hammond (Series 1 Episode 12)
4. Lorraine Kelly (Series 1 Episode 17)
5. Judi Love (Series 1 Epis...
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July 31, 2025 • 56 mins
As we take a very short break during the summer holidays - here’s a selection of some of our favourite chats about (mostly) parenting misadventures with previous guests…
We’ll see you in a week or so for the start of Series 11!!
Episode Playlist:
1. Romesh Ranganathan (The 3rd)
2. Cush Jumbo
3. Richard Osman
4. Lily Allen
5. Frank Skinner
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids int...
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July 29, 2025 • 56 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh has been unwell and the medicine may or may not have made him very manic. And Romesh gets back to the guys about going on holiday to the same place at the same time as Rob.
This is the last episode of the current series. We'll be back soon after a very short break. And look out for an exciting new addition to the PH e...
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July 24, 2025 • 60 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the amazing actress and presenter - Tamzin Outhwaite.
You can see Tamzin in the brilliant new adaptation of 'Entertaining Mr Sloane' at the Young Vic from 15th September - 8th November.
Info and tickets can be found: HERE
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday.
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July 21, 2025 • 52 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
The guys accidentally bump into each other at Wimbledon, and also discuss Rob's upcoming holiday where he'll be staying in the same resort as Romesh!
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
I...
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July 17, 2025 • 68 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc.
You can listen to Mel's podcast 'Where There's a Will There's a Wake' on all the usual podcast platforms.
INFO: Mel takes the reins of the gloriously dark comedy podcast where celebrity guests bring their deaths to life as they plan their final day, from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife. ...
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