Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S12 EP32: Hal Cruttenden
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Apr 24, 2026 
Hal Cruttenden, comedian, actor and presenter, offers a candid mini-bio: stand-up stalwart now navigating major life changes. He talks about his recent divorce and how it reshaped family life. He discusses adult children moving back home, turning personal upheaval into material, and an ADHD diagnosis that changed his day-to-day. He also covers dating, touring and how his kids check his jokes.
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Turning Divorce Into Stand Up Therapy
- Hal Cruttenden described his divorce timeline and how he turned it into two stand-up shows, first as a raw reaction then a more detailed, reflective follow-up.
- He separated four and a half years ago, divorced three years ago, and used comedy to process and share deeper details once time had passed.
Being Left For Someone Felt Less Humiliating
- Hal explained why he actually appreciated aspects of his divorce outcome because being left for someone else felt less demeaning than being left for 'no one.'
- He used that specific comic lens to lessen the blow of betrayal and find humour in the narrative.
Late ADHD Diagnosis Improved Focus Not Perfection
- Hal described getting an ADHD diagnosis and medication later in life, which improved mood and helped him make lists and focus.
- He warned medication didn't fix everything but made daily tasks and concentration noticeably easier.