Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

Chantel Nash, stand-up comedian and mum of two, shares stories about her kids' modelling adventures, a chilly family ad shoot, and starting comedy after postpartum struggles. She also talks about juggling family logistics, night-shift parenting, and the tough choice between steady work and pursuing comedy.

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.

Lauren Laverne, presenter, author, DJ and singer, shares stories from broadcasting and family life. She talks about balancing high-profile radio work with parenting teenagers. Conversations cover music culture, neurodiversity, galleries for kids and her experience navigating a cancer diagnosis while supporting her family.

Two comedians swap touring mishaps, travel frustrations and hotel oddities while juggling family life. They trade funny parenting fails like mixed-up netball teams, missing party balloons and last-minute gift scrambles. Animal antics, from a cat’s hunting trophies to shared FaceTime videos, and tales of running, sweaty gigs and festival fatigue keep the chat lively.

Comedians chat about early‑morning radio shifts, clever napping hacks and sleep survival. They explore Devon roots, moving to London and the tug of wanting to return. Parenting of an 18‑year‑old drummer and a 10‑year‑old singer sparks stories about band life, festival pride and supporting creative careers. Touring, teaching to drive and balancing family with performing round out the conversation.

Tom Rosenthal, comedian and actor known for stand-up and TV, chats about touring his new show and the comedy scenes that shaped him. He shares backstage nerves, loud night-time habits, and how becoming a dad exposed personal challenges. Honest, funny, and warm takes on OCD, supporting his partner Gigi, and juggling tour life with family.

Kamille, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer famous for pop hits and work with Little Mix, talks music and parenting. She recounts leaving stockbroking for songwriting, the craft of pop hooks, studio life and touring. She also shares candid parenting stories: sleep training tactics, juggling touring with kids, and how family shapes her creativity.

Hilarious parenting misadventures, including Josh accidentally drinking caffeinated tea and the manic energy that followed. A chaotic induction cooker stuck in demo mode and a ski holiday full of travel mix ups. Struggles with boot buckles, beginner ski lessons, slow progress to parallel skis, and funny family chalet dynamics.

Tom Davis, comedian and actor known for stand-up and TV, returns to chat family life and his new tour SPUDGUN. He talks about surrogacy and fatherhood, sobriety and health changes, and how parenting reshapes his material and touring life. Expect funny touring anecdotes, emotional parenting moments, and behind-the-scenes showbiz stories.

They compare glossy nursery Instagram clips to chaotic real-life parenting. Stories about chicken pox, jab logistics, and frantic school drop-offs keep things frantic. Tales of missed trains, taxi fails, and sprinting for the 7:52. They joke about email-signing milestones, login fatigue, planning a France road trip, and kids’ first horse riding and golf ambitions.