Rhod Gilbert
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Rhod Gilbert (born Carmarthen, Wales) is a Welsh comedian who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award.
He started his stand-up comedy career in 2002, and in 2003, won five different talent compeitions. In his 2006 Edinburgh Fringe show Knocking on Heaven's Door, Rhod told stories from his life weighing up whether, when it is his turn, will he be admitted to heaven. Many of his stories told of his fictional childhood in the village of Llanbobble - he was actually born and bred in Carmarthen.
He is now the official Voice Of Wales for the country's tourist-board; as such, he can be heard on television advertising.
Rhod fronts his own radio show 'The Rhod Gilbert Show' on BBC Radio Wales Saturdays 11am-1pm alongside fellow Welsh Stand Up Chris Corcoran. He also hosts panel show 'Jest a Minute' on Radio Wales.
Prior to becoming a stand-up, Gilbert worked as a qualitative researcher for a number of different market research agencies across London.
He has appeared on the satirical quiz show Mock The Week.
