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Interviewed at the Glasgow Comedy Festival by Comedy Demon

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A former market researcher, Carmarthen-born Rhod Gilbert began his comedy career in 2002, after taking a stand-up course. That year he made the finals of the So You Think You're Funny? talent hunt at the Edinburgh Fringe, and in the next 12 months won the BBC New Comedy Award, the Paramount Gift Of The Gag competition and the Leicester Comedy Festival comedian of the year title. He was also a Chortle Award nominee for best new act, and runner-up n the Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year contest.

He made his solo Edinburgh debut in 2005 with a show called 1984, describing the misery of growing up in the fictional Welsh town of Llanbobl, whihc was nominated for the Perrier best newcomer award. That year, he also won the Chortle award for best breakthrough act.

His 2008 Edinburgh show again caught the attention of judges and was nominated for the main if.comedy award. It lead to appearances on BBC One's Live at the Apollo stand-up showcase and the 80th Royal Variety Performance.

Gilbert has also appeared on Mock The Week, and he hosts a Saturday-morning show on BBC Radio Wales. In late 2008, he fronted a series of adverts to promote Welsh tourism.

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Saw him in Greenwich's Up The Creek with his new Edinburgh material that he has to whittlele down to about 5 mins, this is after he did over an hour of hilarity. Deffers one of the best comedians I can lay claim to seeing, hilarity non stop

Kippa, May 2009

Saw him at Trinity in Tunbridge Wells, he was absolutly brilliant!

Charlie, April 2009

I saw this guy performing live at the Apollo and I was rolling about laughing so decided to take my missus to see him in Milton Keynes. He was absolutely awesome and we couldn't stop laughing the whole night. In the last couple of months I was lucky enough to see the excellent Russell Brand at an intimate warm up gig and Michael McIntyre at the Apollo and both were great but not a patch on Rhod for my money. Highly recommended, go and see him before he steps up to bigger venues.

gal295, March 2009

Saw him in Newcastle last night (6th March), and laughed tilI I hurt - top top night, well worth seeing

Steve H, March 2009

Saw Rhod last night in Halifax (Fri 13th Feb) and he tore the place down. He is an amazingly funny guy and deserves to be at the very top of the tree. Extremely talented and his weird take on life is a joy to listen to. More power to you Rhod

Ian \, February 2009

Dear Rhod, it is me the guy who tried to sell you tickets to your own show in Edinburgh! (grey, curly country bumpkin) What I wanna know is can I be your b&tch? Your old b&tch? Pretty please?

Ben Old Bloke, January 2009

I commented on Rhod in July 2007 and my comments are below on this site. Over a year on I would now like to add that I was very fortunate to see his sold out show 'The Award Winning Mince Pie' at Edinburgh this year and that incredibly; Rhod is even funnier and better! Rhod is surely on the crest of being crowned as the UK's top comic and becoming a household name globally. Go and see him if you don't believe me. If he is coming your way catch him now because pretty soon the rest of the public are going to catch on and you won't be able to get a ticket to see him for love nor money. An absolute master comedy storyteller and soon to be a national treasure. Believe!

Mac McFadden, October 2008

Seen Rhod twice now and thought he was great. You Tube have some great clips of him which are well worth checking out. In agreement with another comment on here, can't believe he's not more famous. His radio show on a Saturday morning is hilarious too. Go and see him if you get the chance but don't sit in the front row unless you want some interaction. You have been warned!

Paula, October 2008

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