ROB BECKETT: I’m a Chinese Takeaway & a Pint - If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Come Again

Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy scene 15 years ago. Since then, he’s become one of the UK’s most successful and popular comedians - from his sell-out stand up tours to his hit podcast Parenting Hell, Rob & Romesh Vs and now, Celebrity Traitors. I'd been trying to get Rob on the show for years, so finally sitting down with him for a proper laugh was a real pinch-me moment. Behind the jokes is a comedian who's found his voice, stopped worrying about what other people think, and uses it to give us all a bit of light relief from the doom and gloom in the world. In this conversation, Rob shares: - Being told he was stupid by a teacher and how it stayed with him - How he found his voice as a comedian - The moment on Rob vs Romesh he realised he was burnt out - How having kids holds a mirror up to your own childhood - A surprise message from his wife, Lou This conversation is a reminder that the best version of yourself is usually the one where you stop trying to be anything else. Rob Beckett is Great Company. Watch the brand new series of Tempting Fortune on All 4 HERE https://www.channel4.com/programmes/tempting-fortune Rob & Romesh Vs series nine airs on Sky this Autumn If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greatcompanypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greatcompanypodcast Jamie - https://www.instagram.com/jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at Airbnb.co.uk/host 00:00 Coming up 01:30 Jamie’s intro 02:06 ‘Steven Bartlett with a smile’ 03:11 Rob on his new golf channel 07:38 Rob at the start of his career vs now 11:18 A special voice note for Rob 14:40 Rob on burnout 24:45 ‘You don’t have to be funny to be a comedian’ 28:46 Rob on meeting his wife Lou 31:00 Rob on becoming a Dad 36:19 How does having kids change you? 42:16 Reading people’s energy and using it for comedy 45:45 Rob on the British comedy scene 48:50 Tempting Fortune 50:59 Why Rob hates self-help podcasts 55:33 How well does Rob Beckett know Rob Beckett? 01:01:00 Final 8 Questions THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke & Aminah Brunt Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Shot on Sony Cinema Line cameras FX6, FX2 with Sony G-Master lenses 16-35GM, 24-70GM