Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

S12 EP40: Josh is the new co-host of Strictly Come Dancing!!

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the big news of the week - Josh Widdicombe is the new co-host of Strictly Come Dancing! Elsewhere, Rob is back from f...

S12 EP39: We're sticking strictly to business

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we catch up on some of your brilliant listen...

S12 EP38: Eddie Marsan

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor - Eddie Marsan. No Ordinary Heist  is a Sky Or...

S12 EP37: A Room With No Window

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's been a busy weekend over at PH Towers. Find out why ins...

S12 EP36: Jessica Hynes

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the actress, writer and director - Jessica Hynes. We chat parenti...

S12 EP35: Faithful... or Traitor?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You may have seen the news over the weekend that Rob will be...

S12 EP34: Josh gets bullied by Romesh

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we go through some of your listener emails a...

S12 EP33: Matt Morsia

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is YouTuber, bodybuilder, fitness coach and television personality - als...

S12 EP32: Hal Cruttenden

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian, actor and presenter - Hal Cruttenden HAL...

S12 EP31: Briony May Williams

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brillian baker and presenter - Briony May Williams. Listen ...

S12 EP30: Michelle Wolf

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian, writer, producer and presenter - Michelle W...

S12 EP29: Beckett's Crude Retort

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we go through some of your listener emails a...

S12 EP28: Emma Doran

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian - Emma Doran. Emma Doran extends her ...

S12 EP27: A Couple of Petrolheads

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... ⁠Parenting Hell⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video epi...

S12 EP26: Jamie Laing

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant presenter and entrepeneur - Jamie Laing. Raising C...

S12 EP25: Who don't you like?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes a...

S12 EP24: Chantel Nash

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian - Chantel Nash. www.instagram.com/chante...

S12 EP23: The One Where Rob Poops The Bed

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Rob has a bowel accident while filming abro...

S12 EP22: Lauren Laverne

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant presenter, author, DJ and singer - Lauren Laverne. ...

S12 EP21: What is this life?

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywher...

S12 EP20: Charlie Baker (The Return)

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian, actor, singer and presenter - Charlie Baker...

S12 EP19: Tom Rosenthal

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian and actor - Tom Rosenthal. Tom Rosentha...

S12 EP18: Kamille

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant Grammy award winning singer-songwriter and producer -...

S12 EP17: Josh has a caffeinated tea by mistake

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh has accidentally had a non caffeinated...

S12 EP16: Tom Davis (The Return)

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of the brilliant comedian and actor - Tom Davis. Tou...

S12 EP15: Instinct Takes Over

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere...

S12 EP14: Seann Walsh

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of comedian and friend - Seann Walsh. Since we last spo...

S12 EP13: Anti-Valentines: Playground Sha*gers (Part 4)

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Valentines weekend has been and gone. And what better way...

S12 EP12: Lou Beckett (The Return)

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of Lou Beckett. Lou's brilliant new book: 'Lessons ...

S12 EP11: A Kitten Update

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere...

S12 EP10: Ray Bradshaw

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Ray Bradshaw. You can find all the info ...

S12 EP9: That's bad podcasting

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this week Josh gets stuck at a work event and very nearly mi...

S12 EP8: John Bishop

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - John Bishop. 'Is This Thing On?' is out ...

S12 EP7: I'm going to sneeze...

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 'Museu...

S12 EP6: Harry Hill (The Return)

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the return of the legendary comedian - Harry Hill. You can find Ha...

S12 EP5: The kind way is often worse

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's January so Josh has over booked himself and might be ha...

S12 EP4: You've Jet-lagged Yourself

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠ ⁠ 'Museum of P...

S12 EP3: The Wheels Have Come Off

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this week Rob and Josh discuss Josh's upcoming cover shoot ...

S12 EP2: Prince Naseem Hamed

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former world champion boxer - Prince Naseem Hamed. Released...

S12 EP1: A Whole New World...

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... we're back! It's a new dawn, a new day, a new year as ...

S11 EP41: Russell Howard

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Russell Howard Russell How...

S11 EP40: Rich Mans Porridge

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Michael reports back on the underwear challeng...

S11 EP39: Kate Garraway

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and journalist - Kate Garraway MBE. Pare...

S11 EP38: Cat Urine Covered Coat

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 corr...

S11 EP37: Jason Donovan

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and singer - Jason Donovan. You can find info...

S11 EP36: Stop me if I've said this before...

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... **Trigger Warning** this episode contains some chat ab...

S11 EP35: Lindsey Santoro

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Lindsey Santoro. Parenting Hell is a Spo...

S11 EP34: A Buffer Free Life

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Small Business Shout outs: - Arden Forest Honey - Th...

S11 EP33: Andy Goldstein

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant presenter and radio broadcaster - Andy Goldstein. ...

S11 EP32: Advent Calendar Error

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we get through some more of your listener...

S11 EP31: Rob does some bad parenting

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode the team discuss international wedgie alt...

S11 EP30: Pre-emptive Strike

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we discuss some recent D.I.Y. they've don...

S11 EP29: We've lost the passports!

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we get through some of your listener corres...

S11 EP28: Josh gets trapped in a school...

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Josh gets locked in a school... Rob su...

S11 EP27: Jo Whiley

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant DJ and presenter - Jo Whiley. You can listen or wa...

S11 EP26: Top 3 Arguments

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob is back from his trip to Australia and Japan and tell...

S11 EP25: Amol Rajan

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant journalist, writer and broadcaster - Amol Rajan. F...

S11 EP24: Normal For The Time

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we catch up on your listener correspondence...

S11 EP23: Joe Thomas

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and actor - Joe Thomas. You can listen to ...

S11 EP22: Back to Parenting

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob's family have joined him in Australia and Josh gets int...

S11 EP21: Customer Service Revenge

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episodes we go through some of your listener correspon...

S11 EP20: Rugged and Ready

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhe...

S11 EP19: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant former commonwealth sprinter - Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. ...

S11 EP18: A Sneeze is Normal

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhe...

S11 EP17: Chris McCausland (The Return)

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and comedian - Chris McCausland. Chris first ...

S11 EP16: Lou shaves Rob's back in the garden...

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhe...

S11 EP15: Alan Davies (The Return)

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, presenter, author and comedian - Alan Davies. ...

S11 EP14: My Life is Chaos

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps the most chaotic series of podcast records to get something barely resembling an episode of a podcast... Including failed laptop chargers, ...

S11 EP13: Paul C. Brunson

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant relationship expert, entrepreneur and presenter - Paul ...

THE SECRET HOUSE MOVE TAPES: PART 2

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S11 EP12: Elizabeth Day

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant novelist, journalist and broadcaster - Elizabeth Day. ...

THE SECRET HOUSE MOVE TAPES: PART 1

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S11 EP11: Barry Hearn

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Presid...

S11 EP10: Rick Astley

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S11 EP9: Back to school!!!

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... the end of the summer holidays are finally here! There's j...

S11 EP8: From Friend to Lover

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... we go through some of your listener correspondence. And Jos...

S11 EP7: Zoe Ball

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and presenter - Zoe Ball. 'Dig It' wit...

S11 EP6: My son had his tonsils taken out

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S11 EP5: Olly Murs

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer, songwriter and presenter - Olly Murs. Fres...

S11 EP4: I had a dream about Romesh

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhe...

S11 EP3: Ross Noble

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S11 EP2: Mick Jagger's Birthday Party

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 bir...

S11 EP1: Stephen Mangan (The Return)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

We're all going on a summer holiday...

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 arc...

Loose Neck vs. Stiff Neck

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

S10 EP45: Is this sleep?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh has been unwell and the medicine may o...

S10 EP44: Tamzin Outhwaite

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S10 EP43: Instagram vs. Reality

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... The guys accidentally bump into each other at Wimbledon...

S10 EP42: Mel Giedroyc

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc. You can list...

S10 EP41: Sports Day Ends Badly

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob is jet-lagged and a little aggy. Josh discusses a scho...

S10 EP40: Frank Warren

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S10 EP39: Hold it... Touch it... Pop it...

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence ...

S10 EP38: Aisling Bea

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S10 EP37: Bottom Tickle Trauma

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence ...

S10 EP36: Josh's Road Rage Incident

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh gets involved in a road rage incident....

S10 EP35: Knowing you, you'll need some buffer...

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 corre...

S10 EP34: Jack Skipper

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Jack Skipper. You can find tickets, date...

S10 EP33: The Post Holiday Blues Brothers

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Rob and Josh discuss the highs and lows of res...

S10 EP32: Tom Basden

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 kno...

S10 EP31: Jacinda Ardern

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ca...