Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S12 EP35: Faithful... or Traitor?
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May 5, 2026 Two comedians swap chaotic parenting anecdotes, from power cuts and trench-digging at home to jet lag and hygiene mishaps after touring. They describe frantic school runs, missed events, and the strain of relentless travel schedules. Listeners get small business shout-outs and a dramatic solo-parenting voice note about dogs, costumes and exhausted school pick-ups.
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Car Sale Went Too Smoothly
- Rob sold his car to Carvana and was suspicious because the sale went perfectly with pickup arranged the next day.
- He expects a catch and jokes about needing to knock on wood, illustrating his disbelief at something simple going smoothly.
Power Problems Often Start Outside The House
- Rob describes house electrics flickering while he's away, learning the issue could originate from the main supply rather than internal wiring.
- UK Power Network needed to trace an unlogged cable, causing neighbours' gardens and trenches to be dug.
Workers Left Holes And Dog Escaped
- While Rob was in China, workmen digging for the power cable left holes and prevented door access, letting a dog escape into a field of horses.
- Lou had to retrieve the dog while Rob was stuck abroad, highlighting solo-parenting stress.