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Who's on series 5 Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains

Guests announced for Comedy Central show

The guests have been revealed for the fifth series of Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains.

The show returns to Comedy Central UK  at 9pm on Monday with each episode featuring  three guests revisiting their youth as they compete to be crowned the ‘most embarrassing teenager’

Joining Gilbert this series are:

Episode 1:  James Buckley, Guz Khan and Rachel Parris
Episode 2: Jack Dee, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and KG Tha Comedian
Episode 3: Olga Koch, Michael Odewale and Dermot O'Leary
Episode 4: Greg Davies, Thanyia Moore and Josh Pugh
Episode 5: Jayde Adams, Alex Brooker and Desiree Burch
Episode 6: Grace Campbell, Judi Love and Zeze Millz

The guests will reveal their teenage lives through old diary entries, photos, archive clips, stories of unrequited teenage crushes and school rebellions.

A  new element is being introduced to this series – a  magic lever that will transport guests back to a specific year of their teenage lives, welcoming a surprise appearance from either a friend, family member, or specific embarrassing object.

Published: 29 Aug 2023

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