Rob Brydon on his very, very dark period: 'My God, that was bleak'
Before he was Uncle Bryn or a crowd-pleasing crooner, Rob Brydon made two of the saddest, most uncomfortable comedies in memory. Why?
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Before he was Uncle Bryn or a crowd-pleasing crooner, Rob Brydon made two of the saddest, most uncomfortable comedies in memory. Why?
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STILL probably best known for Gavin and Stacey, Rob Brydon has a series of hit TV shows and successful stand-up comedy tours to his name.
Friday, 9th April 2021 at 2:46 pm In the early days of the UK’s first lockdown, which saw much of Britain’s television industry suddenly shut down, Rob Brydon was pondering what to do with his newfound spare time. That is, until a call came through from an old friend and colleague, producer Russ Lindsay, with a rather unexpected suggestion. Advertisement “He said, ‘Have you ever thought of a YouTube channel?’ Of course I’ve not thought of a YouTube channel, I’m in my fifties. Are you mad?” recalls the actor and comedian, who became a household name as part of the BBC’s belo...