Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

S12 EP23: The One Where Rob Poops The Bed

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Mar 24, 2026
Hilarious tales of a disastrous overseas shoot, including a stomach illness that leads to a bed catastrophe and chaotic communication with staff. Wild encounters with cheeky monkeys and awkward Ramadan soup offers. Stories of recovery, jetlag and a consoling Burger King. Plus nostalgic pocket money memories and practical talk about kids' bank accounts.
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ANECDOTE

Daughter Picks Josephine Baker At Assembly

  • Rob attended his daughter's school assembly about inspirational women where his daughter chose Josephine Baker.
  • He and Lou were surprised because their daughter had never mentioned Baker before and Lou briefly wondered if the tribute was about her.
ANECDOTE

Weekend In London Highlights Parenting Tradeoffs

  • Josh described taking his daughter to a birthday in London and feeling stressed by East London's impracticality for kids.
  • He contrasted city small-plate culture with the calmer, more functional high streets outside London.
ANECDOTE

Friendship With Driver Daffy Through Gestures

  • Rob bonded with his driver Daffy despite the language barrier using gestures and noises.
  • They communicated about monkeys and football shirts, and Rob bought Daffy an Arsenal shirt after noticing his Tottenham top.
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