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7th April 2008
The Pain of Laughter: The Last Days of Kenneth Williams
Tuesday 08 April 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, BBC Radio 4
First of two programmes in which Rob Brydon explores the complex character of Kenneth Williams, a gifted and articulate performer at odds with his public persona. Kenneth's inner circle of friends offer an insight into his passions and private world, revealing an intelligent and spiritual man grappling with his declining career and health.
10th March 2008
Welsh Tour Announced
Following the success of Rob Brydon's Identity Crisis Rob has announced an eleven date tour of Wales for the Autumn.
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Gavin and Stacey
Series Two of the multi award winning Gavin and Stacey, with Rob reprising his role as Uncle Bryn, begins this Sunday at 9pm on BBC3 with the first two episodes being shown back to back.
26th February 2008
A.A. Gill meets Rob
The writer and critic A.A. Gill on his meeting with Rob in this week's Sunday Times Culture section.
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Rob Brydon's Identity Crisis
Airs on BBC 4 at 9PM on Friday 29th February. Rob performs stand up around Wales as he goes in search of the Welsh psyche.
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The Prince's Trust
Rob hosts The Prince's Trust Cymru's Celebrate Success awards evening at City Hall in Cardiff on 3rd November.
Heroes and Villains: Napoleon
Previously titled Warriors: Napoleon, this will be broadcast on BBC 1 at 9pm on Monday 12th November. Rob plays People's Representative Stanislav Freron in a cast that includes Tom Burke, Kenneth Cranham and Gina Bellman.
24 Hour Plays
Rob is appearing in this year's 24 Hour Plays at The Old Vic on Sunday 11th November. The evening is introduced by Kevin Spacey and hosted by Ronnie Corbett.
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Rob returns for the first episode of the 50th series of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue on BBC Radio Four. The show is the first of two recorded at The Fairfield Halls in Croydon and will be broadcast at 6:30 pm on Monday 12th November.
Gavin and Stacey
Filming has begun in and around Cardiff for series 2 of the hit sit-com, with Rob reprising his role as Uncle Bryn. Series 1 is now available on DVD
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QI
Rob's episode of QI is to be the first of the new series. Friday 21st September, BBC.
An Evening With Rob Brydon
Rob will appear for one night only at the Rhydycar Leisure Centre in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales on Tuesday August 7th, as part of the Merthyr Tydfil Arts & Science Festival 2007. He will be interviewed about his life and career by Welsh comedian Owen Money. Owen played Rob's dad in the recent second series of Annually Retentive. For tickets, call 01685 729940.
Brydon and Spall to star in Oliver Twist...
Rob is to appear in a new BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. Click here for details
Annually Retentive
The first series of Annually Retentive is now available on DVD! With guest appearances from Jonathan Ross, David Walliams, Alexei Sayle, Ronni Ancona, Russell Brand, Omid Djalili and Sir Elton John. The special features include out takes and a complete panel show. Click here to buy
Warriors: Napoleon
Earlier this year Rob went to Malta to film Warriors: Napoleon. The film will be shown on BBC 1 this Autumn. Rob appears alongside Tom Burke, Kenneth Cranham and Gina Bellman.
QI
Rob's also recorded another episode of QI, to be broadcast later this year. The other guests were Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr.
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
One of Rob's first appearances on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue has been immortalised on CD. Click here to buy