“Do I wake up every day and thank God that I live in 21st-century Britain? Of course not. But from time to time, I recognise it as an unfathomable privilege.”

English comedian, actor and writer

Robert Patrick Webb is an English comedian, actor and writer. He came to wider notice performing with David Mitchell as the double act Mitchell and Webb. He is best known for his work as part of that comedy partnership, which made his name familiar to television audiences and readers alike. His career spans comedy, acting and writing, and his work is associated with sharp, character-led humour.