“I grew up in Lincolnshire, trying to get the daughters of farmers and policemen to like me. It didn't go well until I got to college where, suddenly, there were different sorts of humans.”

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.