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
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
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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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July 14, 2025 • 53 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob is jet-lagged and a little aggy. Josh discusses a school sports day failure.
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
INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell
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July 10, 2025 • 53 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the legendary boxing manager and promoter - Frank Warren.
You can watch the upcoming Heavyweight world title fight between Dubois and Usyk on DAZN pay per view HERE
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs...
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July 8, 2025 • 41 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, nightmare names, and most years as a parent to an under 18.
Shout out to Robert De Niro...
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@lockd...
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July 3, 2025 • 68 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, actress and writer - Aisling Bea.
You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Aisling's new show 'Older than Jesus' HERE
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday.
Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs...
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July 1, 2025 • 51 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, sex in large indoor public places, insane school runs, and we might accidentally have started some low-key beef with the Swiss!
Small business shout-outs:
Katie's Classroom HERE
Flomatic HERE
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June 26, 2025 • 54 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh gets involved in a road rage incident. We're in the middle of a heatwave. And there's some post fathers day discussions....
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
INSTAGRAM: @...
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June 23, 2025 • 50 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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
INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell
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June 19, 2025 • 58 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Jack Skipper.
You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Jack's fantastic new stand-up comedy tour 'Skint' HERE
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday.
Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs...
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June 16, 2025 • 50 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Rob and Josh discuss the highs and lows of respective recent family holidays.
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
INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell
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June 13, 2025 • 65 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer and comedian - Tom Basden.
Tom is known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards.
He's also appeared in hit comedy 'Afterlife', '...
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June 10, 2025 • 66 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand - Jacinda Ardern.
You can buy Jacinda's brilliant new book 'A Kind of Power' HERE
About the book:
From the former prime minister of New Zealand, the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second world leader to have a baby whilst in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her...
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June 5, 2025 • 61 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and actress - Suzi Ruffell.
You can order Suzi's brilliant new book 'Am I Having Fun Now? -
Anxiety, Applause and Life’s Big Questions, Answered' HERE
You can listen to Suzi's first appearance on Parenting Hell HERE
Tour dates and tickets to her new stand-up tour 'The Juggle' HERE
You can watch her last ...
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