Rhod Gilbert

The popular Welsh comic has been a favourite with Leicester Comedy Festival crowds over the years and is a former winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian ...

"Some days I'm well enough to do a bit of writing and I've got a feeling when I've got through all this there'll be a show in it," he added. Hopefully I'm going to jot it all down and one day bring it to the stage." I went as a Velindre patron and came home as a patient." But Rhod told listeners that he is determined to stay positive and has returned to writing, with his illness and treatment providing plenty of potential new material. "The things people say when they find out you've got cancer... He also told the BBC that he had undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy and even surgery. The 53-year-old has revealed that, despite his health worries, he is looking forward to a 2023 filled with "fun". However, he added that he did not yet know whether the treatment has worked. Rhod had previously climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, in 2013 to raise funds for the cancer centre. Rhod added: "I came home with cancer and Covid from a Velindre fundraising trek... Rhod has now opened up about his illness and his hopes for a full recovery in an interview with During the interview, broadcast on Friday, he said he had recorded the DVD show during a performance at Cardiff's Millennium Centre three months earlier, in April.

Rhod reveals how he was having trouble breaking and "I noticed lumps started popping up in places they shouldn't be" in new interview.

I went as a Velindre patron and came home as a patient," he said. Hopefully, I'm going to jot it all down and one day bring it to the stage." "I was having to cancel shows because I couldn't breathe, I was having all sorts of problems and we couldn't get to the bottom of it." If his treatment has gone well, the Welshman says he will only need check-ups: "If it hasn't worked as well as I've hoped, then maybe I'll have to go back for more treatment." Comedian Rhod Gilbert has said he is "hopeful" about the future in his latest health update after being diagnosed with stage four cancer earlier this year. "I came home with cancer and covid from a Velindre fundraising trek...

Comedy world has stepped in to help with his new DVD promotion.

His latest show, The Book of John, is so bloody funny and is available now on DVD and digital download.” (if you’ve got technology from 10 years ago knocking around the house get the DVD - if not download it like a normal person).” Welsh comic and actor Brydon called Gilbert “the greatest Welsh comedian”, adding: “Hello, I’m Rob Brydon and I’m here to tell you about the new DVD from the greatest Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert, it’s called The Book Of John.” “I’m feeling good and feel like I’m recovering day-by-day,” Gilbert said. “I had a terribly sore throat, tightness through my neck. “I’m feeling good and feel like I’m recovering day-by-day,” he said.

Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert has stated that he is positive and making progress against cancer every day.

Your stomach will fill with liquid as a result of this malignancy spreading to the coating of the abdomen. I went as a Velindre patron and came home as a patient." [Velindre](/topic/velindre)fundraising trek... He said, "I had a terribly sore throat, tightness through my neck. I was having to cancel shows because I couldn't breathe, I was having all sorts of problems and we couldn't get to the bottom of it." In a recent interview with

Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, the 54-year-old said: "I had a terribly sore throat, tightness through my neck. I was having to cancel shows because I couldn't ...

His latest show, The Book of John, is so bloody funny and is available now on DVD and digital download." "My friend, the phenomenally funny Rhod Gilbert hasn’t been well and is unable to promote his DVD so I’m helping spread the word," said Michael McIntyre. (if you’ve got technology from 10 years ago knocking around the house get the DVD - if not download it like a normal person)." "The Book of John is hilarious and out now, click here to order... Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, the 54-year-old said: "I had a terribly sore throat, tightness through my neck. [comedians](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/us-comedian-angry-british-audience-member-20221106) have come out and offered their support to Gilbert and urged people to buy his stand-up DVD Rhod Gilbert: Book of John.

Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert recalled having 'lumps' in the back of his throat before his cancer diagnosis.

Despite his diagnosis, Rhod has admitted that “there is a lot of humour in it” as he might use his recovery time to work on material for future shows and performances. I went as a Velindre patron and came home as a patient.” He told the BBC “I can’t imagine there is a better place in this world to be treated.”

Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert recalled having 'lumps' in the back of his throat before his cancer diagnosis.

Despite his diagnosis, Rhod has admitted that “there is a lot of humour in it” as he might use his recovery time to work on material for future shows and performances. I went as a Velindre patron and came home as a patient.” He told the BBC “I can’t imagine there is a better place in this world to be treated.”

Fellow comedians have shared their love and support for "great Welsh comedian" Rhod Gilbert who revealed his stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

“Hopefully I’m going to jot it all down and one day bring it to the stage.” (if you’ve got technology from 10 years ago knocking around the house get the DVD – if not download it like a normal person) Carr added: “(if you’ve got technology from 10 years ago knocking around the house get the DVD – if not download it like a normal person)” “The things people say when they find out you’ve got cancer… The Book of John is hilarious and out now, click here to order… I was having to cancel shows because I couldn’t breathe,” he said.

The comedian said he struggled with symptoms including a sore throat and lumps before his diagnosis.

The Book of John is hilarious and out now, click here to order." Hopefully, I'm going to jot it all down and one day bring it to the stage." His special would be worth getting even without the knowledge the sales would give him a boost while he gets treatment." I went as a Velindre patron and came home as a patient." Rhod added that he was feeling "happy, positive and optimistic," explaining: "I'm feeling good and feel like I'm recovering day-by-day. Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, he explained: "I had a terribly sore throat, tightness through my neck.

At the time, he commended the NHS care he was receiving as “incredible”. The 54-year-old has given fans an update on his health during a recent interview with ...