“I was the youngest of three brothers by five years, so I spent most of my childhood playing alone, being Zorro or some other superhero, doing Lego, watching telly and riding my bike.”

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.