Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S12 EP26: Jamie Laing
Apr 3, 2026
Jamie Laing, presenter and Candy Kittens founder, chats about becoming a dad and filming life with his partner. He recounts the emergency C-section, the first sleepless weeks and why he loves documenting real moments. There are tales of charity runs, juggling businesses and the shifting priorities of parenthood.
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Early Parenthood Sleep Grind
- Jamie describes being 12 weeks into parenthood and exhausted while Sophie handles more of the load.
- He details night feeds at 11pm, 2–3am and morning wakeups, sometimes staying up for feeds and feeling guilty about it.
Emergency C-Section Captured On Phone
- Jamie recounts Sophie's emergency C-section and a midwife secretly recording the birth on his phone.
- He describes the rapid, terrifying switch to theatre and the emotional relief at hearing Ziggy's cry captured candidly.
From Home Videos To A Disney Docuseries
- Jamie explains he grew up filming everything and likes following real life, which made him comfortable doing a Disney+ docuseries.
- The series began before conception, followed pregnancy, and continued a few months after Ziggy's birth.