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Robert Patrick Webb (born 29 September 1972) is an English comedian, actor and writer. He rose to prominence alongside David Mitchell as part of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb.

Key Information

Mitchell and Webb starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, in which Webb plays Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne. The two also starred in the sketch show That Mitchell and Webb Look, for which they then performed a stage adaptation, The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb. The duo starred in the 2007 film Magicians, and in the short-lived series Ambassadors in 2013. Webb headed the critically acclaimed sitcom The Smoking Room and was a performer in the sketch show Bruiser. From 2017 to 2021, he starred alongside Mitchell in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Back.

Webb is also a regular comedy panellist, appearing on shows such as The Bubble, Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI, Mastermind, Argumental, and Was It Something I Said? He has also hosted and narrated several programmes. His other sitcom appearances include Blessed, The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff, and Fresh Meat.

Early life

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Robert Patrick Webb was born on 29 September 1972 in Boston, Lincolnshire, and grew up in Woodhall Spa.[1][2][3] His parents divorced when he was five years old, with his mother remarrying a year or so later.[4] He has two older brothers and a younger half-sister.[5][2] He grew up on a council estate, and was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Horncastle.[6][7] Having grown up watching the sitcoms The Young Ones, Blackadder, and Only Fools and Horses, he became interested in drama and poetry while in school, and began writing parodies.[8] At the age of 13, partly because of resentment towards his father, he made a conscious effort to lose his native Lincolnshire accent and now speaks with a more neutral English accent.[9] When he was 17 and in the lower sixth form preparing for his A-levels, his mother died of breast cancer, and he moved in with his father and re-sat his A-levels.[10][11][2] In 1992, Webb attended Robinson College, Cambridge, where he studied English and became vice-president of the Footlights, where he met David Mitchell.[12] The two met at an audition for a Footlights production of Cinderella in 1993.[5]

Career

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Mitchell and Webb

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The two put together their first project, a show titled Innocent Millions Dead or Dying – A Wry Look at the Post-Apocalyptic Age (With Songs), in January 1995.[13][14] Webb later described it as being "fucking terrible".[13] From this the duo were given the chance to write for Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller, and for series two of Big Train.[15] After minor work on The Jack Docherty Show and Comedy Nation, their first break into television acting was in 2000, on the short-lived BBC sketch show Bruiser, which they primarily wrote, and starred in.[16]

In 2001, the duo were commissioned for a sketch show of their own, entitled The Mitchell and Webb Situation, which ran for six episodes on the now defunct channel Play UK.[15] Mitchell and Webb's next project came in 2003, with starring roles in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show, as flatmates Mark Corrigan and Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne respectively.[17] The pair shared the 2007 Royal Television Society Award for "Comedy Performance",[18] and were jointly nominated for Best Television Comedy Actor at the 2006 British Comedy Awards.[19] Webb was nominated for the Best Television Comedy Actor award again, this time without Mitchell, in 2009.[20] Peep Show ran for nine series, making it the longest-running sitcom in Channel 4 history.[21]

Webb in 2007

After the success of Peep Show, Mitchell and Webb returned to sketch comedy with their BBC Radio 4 sketch show That Mitchell and Webb Sound, which ran for five series. The show was adapted for television and became That Mitchell and Webb Look; producer Gareth Edwards described it as "the shortest pitch (he had) ever written".[13] Towards the end of 2006 the pair made their first tour, with a show called The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb. The tour was criticised as just "a succession of largely unrelated scenes" by The Guardian's Brian Logan, who gave it a rating of two stars.[22]

That Mitchell and Webb Look won them the BAFTA for "Best Comedy Programme or Series" at the 2007 awards,[23] and they earned a further nomination for it in 2009.[24] It was nominated for two British Comedy awards in 2006: "Britain's Best New TV Comedy" and the "Highland Spring People's Choice".[19] Their stage tour The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb was nominated for the British Comedy Award for "Best Stage Comedy",[19] and That Mitchell and Webb Sound won a Sony Silver Award.[25] Their first film, Magicians, was released on 18 May 2007. It was directed by Andrew O'Connor and written by Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain.[26] Webb played the role of modern magician Karl.[27]

They filmed Playing Shop, a comedy television pilot for BBC2 about two men who operate a business out of their shed, which they also wrote.[28] Although the BBC were happy with it, Mitchell and Webb scrapped it themselves, as they felt it was too similar to Peep Show. A new pilot had been commissioned,[29] but the plan was later shelved.[30]

The duo fronted the campaign of the UK version of Apple Inc.'s Get a Mac adverts, with Mitchell playing a PC.[31] The adverts proved controversial. Writing in The Guardian, Charlie Brooker claimed that the use of Mitchell and Webb in the adverts was a curious choice. He compared the characters of PC and Mac in the adverts to those of Mark and Jeremy in Peep Show, stating that "when you see the ads, you think, 'PCs are a bit rubbish yet ultimately lovable, whereas Macs are just smug, preening tossers.'"[32] The British Sitcom Guide criticised the pair for "selling their souls".[33] One journalist called the adverts "worse than not funny", and accused Mitchell and Webb of "an act of grave betrayal" for taking corporate work.[34] In an interview with The Telegraph, Webb responded to the critics of the Apple adverts, stating that "when someone asks, 'Do you want to do some funny ads for not many days in the year and be paid more than you would be for an entire series of Peep Show?' the answer, obviously, is, 'Yeah, that's fine'".[34] In the same interview, Mitchell also said "I don't see what is morally inconsistent with a comedian doing an advert. It's alright to sell computers, isn't it? Unless you think that capitalism is evil – which I don't. It's not like we're helping to flog a baby-killing machine".[34]

Solo work

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Webb has appeared in two series of the BBC Three sitcom The Smoking Room (2004) and the Radio 4 sketch show Concrete Cow. In 2005 he appeared in the Ben Elton-scripted BBC One sitcom Blessed as Ardal O'Hanlon's 'perfect' counterpart.[15]

He and Olivia Colman also featured as a naturist couple in Confetti, a 2006 film about a competition for the most original wedding. Webb has since said that he believed that his genitals would be pixellated out but only discovered at the screening of the film that they were not.[35][36] Also in 2008, Webb made his West End stage debut in the UK premiere of Neil LaBute's Fat Pig.[37]

Webb won the 2009 series Let's Dance for the charity Comic Relief, parodying the audition sequence from the film Flashdance.[38] He narrated the series Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum.[39] He hosted a 2010 Channel 4 series looking at the week's online news, Robert's Web.[21]

He has appeared on several panel shows, including Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI. In January 2011, Webb appeared on a celebrity version of BBC quiz Mastermind,[40] answering nine questions correctly on his specialist subject (the novels of Ian McEwan) and 11 correctly on the general knowledge round.[41] In 2011 Webb played Dan, a geology lecturer, in the Channel 4 series Fresh Meat. Later that year, he was cast in the costume comedy The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff, a parody of Charles Dickens' works. From 2011 to 2012 Webb replaced Rufus Hound as team captain on the BBC comedy panel show Argumental.[42]

Webb was the narrator of Channel 5's anti-nostalgia series 10 Things I Hate About, which began on 16 April 2012. In each episode, Webb presented his opinion on the awful aspects of a particular year (1995, 1990, 1987, and 1999).[36]

In 2011 Webb presented "Groundbreaking Gags" on BBC Three, in which he looked at the significant gags for which the animated show Family Guy has been recognised.[43]

From December 2012 Webb featured in adverts for comparethemarket.com, as its founder Maurice Wigglethorpe-Throom.[44]

From September 2021 Webb was a contestant in the nineteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Dianne Buswell.[45][46][47] The couple completed three dances and were in 13th place, when Webb withdrew on 13 October, due to his heart condition. He said he had an urgent consultation with his heart specialist, after experiencing symptoms, and that she had recommended he pull out of the competition. Webb said he was "extremely sorry" to have to leave, adding: "It became clear that I had bitten off way more than I could chew for this stage in my recovery."[48]

Webb was the invited guest on the Radio 4 long running series Desert Island Discs, hosted by Lauren Laverne in March 2023.

Writing

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Together with Mitchell, Webb published his first comedy book This Mitchell and Webb Book, which was released in the UK and the US in 2009 by HarperCollins imprint Fourth Estate.[49][50] An abridged edition of highlights from This Mitchell and Webb Book, entitled How to Cope with Mitchell and Webb, was released only in the UK on 1 October 2009.[51] The pair signed a two-book deal with Fourth Estate but, as of November 2013, a second book remained unpublished.[52]

Webb wrote articles for the comments pages of the Telegraph newspaper between 2009 and 2011.[53] He criticised those who commented on the online versions of his articles in a New Statesman piece.[54][55] In a 2013 interview, Webb explained his experience with the publication:

I wasn't particularly busy at the time, so what I should have been doing in three hours, I was taking a day and a half to do, while getting drunk. I'd sit in the garden, drinking and talking to myself, then go back upstairs, write another sentence, go, "Oh, this isn't right." I'd make such a meal of it. If I'd been more professional, I'd have just done it and got on with my life.[36]

Webb thinks it is harmful for men to 'keep a stiff upper lip' and hide their feelings.[56]

In 2015, Webb began writing his first solo memoir, How Not to Be a Boy, on growing up in working class Lincolnshire. The memoir was released in August 2017. A spoken-word adaptation, read by Webb, was featured as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week to coincide with the launch.[57]

In 2020, Canongate published Webb's first novel, Come Again.[58]

Political views

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In August 2014, Webb was one of 200 public figures who were signatories to a letter to The Guardian expressing their hope that Scotland would vote to remain part of the United Kingdom in September's referendum on that issue.[59]

Webb was a staunch supporter of the Labour Party;[55] he joined the party in 2013 in response to Russell Brand's interview on Newsnight in which Brand suggested people should not vote as a form of protest.[60] By November 2015, Webb announced on Twitter that he was leaving the Labour Party, citing his lack of confidence in party leader Jeremy Corbyn.[61] He also expressed his disapproval at the appointment of Guardian journalist Seumas Milne as Labour's press secretary, and was quoted as saying that paying his party subscription with Milne in the post made him "feel sick".[62] However, he endorsed the Labour Party in the 2017 general election.[63]

In December 2018, Webb tweeted his support of an article by Janice Turner in which she criticised Mermaids (a charity which supports transgender children and their families) that had sought and was eventually awarded a £500,000 UK National Lottery grant.[64] He also identified himself as a "gender-critical feminist" but emphasised that he opposes transphobia.[65] He stood by his comments in a 2020 interview with The Sunday Times.[66] In a 2021 interview with Jesse Thorn on the NPR show Bullseye, he said that his criticism of Mermaids should not be confused with an opposition to supporting transgender children, and that the debate around gender-nonconforming children had become overheated. When asked for details on his opposition to Mermaids, he declined to elaborate further and stated he could no longer remember the specifics.[67] He has been criticised by some LGBT news outlets, charities, and activists for this stance.[65][68][69]

Personal life

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In December 2006[70] Webb married fellow comedian Abigail Burdess, with whom he had worked on the BBC Two comedy show The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff. His comedy partner David Mitchell was the best man.[71][5] They live in London's West Hampstead area and have two daughters.[72]

In a 2008 Independent article, Webb explained that he was a "swaggering atheist" prior to the death of his mother, but that the loss led to him starting to pray. Upon reflection, however, he stated that his temporary departure from atheism was a coping mechanism for the loss and he returned to atheism after he learned to "co-exist" with his mother's death: "I've returned to total non-belief. I don't know how long it'll last, but God, it's good to be back!"[11] That same year, Mitchell & Webb faced criticism and accusations of "selling out" for appearing in an advertisement for Apple Inc.[11] Webb responded, "I'm not a sell-out. The problem is that that presupposes a set of principles we don't actually hold. We never said comedians shouldn't do ads, or that we somehow operate outside the mixed market economy... really, we're just doing a job.[11]

In his 2017 memoir How Not to Be a Boy, Webb revealed that he is bisexual.[3]

In 2020, Webb underwent emergency surgery on his heart for a mitral valve prolapse after being diagnosed with the condition at a routine medical check. He had attributed the symptoms to binge drinking, saying, "I just assumed, that's the booze... I thought this is what you feel like when you're 47 and you treat your body like a skip." He then gave up drinking alcohol entirely and said, "The drinking crawled up so gradually that I was slow-killing myself... it was certainly an addiction at the end, a dependency. I was thinking of [drinking] at any given time of the day."[73][74]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2006 Confetti Michael
2007 Magicians Karl
2012 The Wedding Video Tim
2016 Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Nick
2023 A Rare Find[75] Narrator

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1997 The Jack Docherty Show Various characters Writer
1998 Comedy Nation Various characters
2000 Meaningful Sex Graham
Bruiser Various characters Writer
Urban Gothic Bentley Kaye Episode 1.7: "The One Where..."
2001 Fun at the Funeral Parlour Packham Episode 1.4: "The Mountains of Doom"
The Mitchell and Webb Situation Various characters Writer
People Like Us Tom Wolfson Episode 2.5: "The Bank Manager"
2002 The Gist Paul Ashdown
2003 My Family Arvo Episode 4.14: "Sixty Feet Under"
2003–2015[17] Peep Show Jeremy Usbourne
2004 55 Degrees North Dog handler Episode 1.3
2004–2005 The Smoking Room Robin 17 episodes
2005 Twisted Tales Colin Writer
Episode 1.9: "Nothing to Fear"
Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches Host
Blessed Bill Hathaway 8 episodes
Have I Got News for You Panellist
2006 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross Himself
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
Imagine Himself 1 episode
Best of the Worst
2006–2010 That Mitchell and Webb Look Various characters Writer
BAFTA for Best Comedy Programme or Series
British Comedy Award nominations
2007 The Graham Norton Show Himself
Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out Himself
Time Shift Himself
2008 The Law of the Playground Himself 8 episodes
Never Mind the Buzzcocks Panellist S22E11
Lily Allen and Friends Himself
Saturday Kitchen Himself
Would I Lie to You? Panellist S2E1
2009 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross Himself
The One Show Himself
The Graham Norton Show Himself
Let's Dance for Comic Relief Himself Winner of first series
My Life in Verse Himself
2009–2011 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum Host
2010 This Morning Himself
All Star Mr. and Mrs. Himself
Great Movie Mistakes Host
You Have Been Watching
Great TV Mistakes Host
BBC Breakfast Himself
Robert's Web Presenter
You Have Been Watching
Cushelle advert Narrator
Let's Dance for Sport Relief Judge
Cutting Edge
The Real Hustle: Around the World Host
History of Now: The Story of the Noughties Host
Peep Show & Tell Himself
Have I Got News for You Host S39E3
Never Mind the Buzzcocks Host S24E11
Mad and Bad: 60 Years of Science on TV
The Bubble Himself Episode 6
BBC Breakfast Himself
2011 Never Mind the Buzzcocks Panellist Comic Relief special
Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel Host
Great Movie Mistakes 3: Not in 3D Host
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask Himself
QI Panellist Series H Episode 15
The Sex Researchers Narrator
Family Guy: Ground Breaking Gags Host
Would I Lie to You? Panellist S5E2
24 Hour Panel People Panellist
Celebrity Mastermind Contestant
Argumental Team captain
EastEnders: Greatest Exits Host
Pop's Greatest Dance Crazes Host
2011–2012 Fresh Meat Dan
2011–2012 The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff Jedrington Secret-Past
2012 The One Show Himself
Room 101 Himself
Doctor Who Robot Episode 7.2 "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship"
Threesome Colin Episode 2.3 "Alice's Friend"
Tales of Friendship with Winnie the Pooh Narrator
2013 Great Movie Mistakes – IV: May the Fourth Be with You Cutdowns Host
The Matt Lucas Awards Himself
Ambassadors Neil Tilly
Was It Something I Said? Himself
Agatha Christie's Marple Tim Kendall Season 6, Episode 1 "A Caribbean Mystery"
2013–2014 You Saw them Here First Narrator
2015 Lego Dimensions Laval, Robot 2 (Archive audio) Video game
2016 Horrible Histories Christopher Wren episode; grisly great fire of London
Cold Feet Grant
2017–2021 Back Andrew Also executive producer
2018 Travel Man Himself
2019 Frayed Rufus
2021 Strictly Come Dancing Himself Contestant
2022 Rick and Morty Red-bearded knight Season 6, Episode 9 "A Rick in King Mortur's Mort"
2022–2024 Whitstable Pearl Tom Grant 8 episodes
2023 Death in Paradise Justin West 2 episodes
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Voice Season 12, Episode 1 "Shaketopia"
Murder, They Hope Martin 1 episode
2025-2026 High Hoops Mr Holt
Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping Various Characters Writer

Radio

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Year Title Role Notes
1998 Children's Hour... With Armstrong And Miller Writer Sketch comedy program.[76]
2002-2004 Concrete Cow[77] Various Sketch comedy program.[78]
2003–2013 That Mitchell and Webb Sound Various Sketch comedy program.[79]
2007 Daydream Believers Various Adapted from a failed television pilot.[80]

Bibliography

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Other work

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Webb has appeared on a number of podcasts, including The QuaranTea Break Podcast[81] with Simon Ward, The Two Shot Podcast,[82] Podcast Secrets of the Pharaohs[83] and RHLSTP.[84][85][86]

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Robert Patrick Webb (born 29 September 1972) is an English , actor, and writer best known as one half of the comedy duo . Born in , and raised in after his parents' divorce when he was five, Webb studied English at , where he joined the Dramatic Club and first collaborated with David Mitchell. The duo gained prominence through radio sketches on 4's That Mitchell & Webb Sound before transitioning to television with the award-winning sketch series (2006–2010), which earned a 2007 BAFTA Television Award for Best Programme, and the innovative sitcom Peep Show (2003–2015), in which Webb portrayed the hapless slacker Jeremy "Jez" Usbourne alongside Mitchell's Mark Corrigan. Webb has also appeared in series such as , Fresh Meat, and Back, narrated educational programmes, and authored the 2017 memoir How Not to Be a , reflecting on childhood experiences and societal expectations of .

Early Life

Childhood and Family Background

Robert Webb was born on 29 September 1972 in , , and raised primarily in the village of . He was the youngest of three brothers, with older siblings Mark and Andrew, separated by a five-year age gap that led him to spend much of his early years playing alone, engaging in solitary activities such as pretending to be superheroes like or building with . The family home in the mid-1970s was a modest three-bedroom house marked by traditional gender roles and tense dynamics, particularly under the influence of his father, Paul, a woodsman whose violent temper dominated the household through frequent shouting and physical punishments, such as striking Webb with clothing. Webb's parents divorced when he was five years old amid a shaky , after which he lived with his mother, who remarried Derek approximately a year later. His mother's remarriage produced a younger half-sister, Annabeth (also referred to as Anna-Beth), with whom Webb briefly shared a home following later changes; he refused to call his "Dad" or alter his surname, maintaining a strong sense of even at that young age. Post-divorce, contact with his biological was limited to four or five visits per year. His mother's death from in March 1990, when Webb was 17, profoundly disrupted his adolescence; the illness advanced rapidly from initial detection of a lump to her becoming within five months, leaving what Webb described as a "black hole" in the family. Following her passing, he initially stayed with his stepfather and half-sister but soon moved in with his biological father, whose irascible and half-deaf disposition—stemming from years as a —complicated communication, though it improved with shared drinks and evolved into a form of over time. Webb later reflected on his mother as an "amazing parent and my best pal," whose loss felt acutely cruel.

Education and Formative Influences

Webb attended in , , where he began writing his own comedic sketches during his teenage years. He grew up on a council estate in the village of , the youngest of three brothers, and spent much of his childhood engaging in solitary imaginative play, often role-playing as fictional heroes. Following , Webb studied English at Robinson College, , entering in the early 1990s. There, he joined the amateur dramatic club, participating in productions that honed his performance skills and led to his meeting fellow student David Mitchell in 1993 during rehearsals for a . Formative influences included his family's working-class background and personal hardships, such as his parents' at age five and the death of his mother from cancer when he was eight, events that instilled a sense of amid his father's reportedly volatile temper. Exposure to British sitcoms like The Young Ones during sparked his interest in , shaping his satirical style and affinity for absurd humor. These experiences, combined with Cambridge's environment, directed him toward a blending writing, , and .

Comedy and Performance Career

Partnership with David Mitchell

Robert Webb and David Mitchell first met in 1993 as undergraduates at the , during auditions and rehearsals for a Footlights pantomime production of , with Mitchell studying history at Clare College and Webb pursuing English literature at Robinson College. Their initial collaboration came through the , where they co-wrote and performed sketches in the 1995 revue, which toured including appearances at the Fringe Festival. After graduating, the duo continued writing and performing together, contributing sketches to the series Bruiser in 2000 alongside other former members. Their professional breakthrough arrived with , a series they wrote and starred in, debuting on October 6, 2001, on the Play channel with six episodes produced. This led to their signature sketch show , which aired four series from 2003 to 2010, featuring recurring characters like the snooker commentators and the Victorian detective inspectors, and earning a BAFTA for Best Comedy Performance in 2006. The pair also starred as flatmates Mark Corrigan and Jeremy Usbourne in the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show from 2003 to 2015 across nine series, a role that showcased their verbal interplay despite the show being created by and . Webb and Mitchell extended their partnership to live performance with The Two Faces of Mitchell and Webb, a stage tour adapted from their television sketches that ran from to 2006 across 44 UK venues, directed by Nick Morris and incorporating musical elements. Their collaboration has emphasized character-driven absurdity and social observation, with Mitchell often playing the pedantic to Webb's more anarchic foil, a dynamic rooted in their university improvisations. In 2025, marking approximately 30 years since their meeting, they launched Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, a new sketch series featuring guest collaborators and aiming to revive the format with high-production sketches.

Breakthrough Projects and Sketch Comedy

Webb's entry into sketch comedy began with his partnership with David Mitchell on BBC Radio 4. Their first collaborative radio sketch series, The Mitchell and Webb Situation, aired in 2001, featuring rapid-fire sketches on absurd everyday scenarios and satirical takes on British life. This was followed by That Mitchell & Webb Sound, which debuted on 28 August 2003 and ran for multiple series through 2013, earning a Sony Radio Academy Award for silver in comedy. The radio sketches, often character-driven and laced with deadpan irony, established their style of intellectual humor and verbal interplay, attracting a dedicated audience and paving the way for television adaptation. The duo's television breakthrough arrived with That Mitchell and Webb Look, which premiered on BBC Two on 14 September 2006 and spanned four series until 2010, comprising 24 episodes. Adapted from their radio work, the series showcased original sketches such as the surreal game show parody "Numberwang," where contestants engaged in nonsensical mathematical challenges, and vignettes critiquing corporate jargon, historical inaccuracies, and social pretensions. The program received critical acclaim for its sharp writing and the performers' chemistry, culminating in a BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Programme or Series in 2007. Its success solidified Webb and Mitchell as leading figures in British sketch comedy, with viewership peaking in the millions per episode during its initial run. Beyond the core duo's output, Webb contributed to other sketch formats in the mid-2000s, including guest appearances in satirical programs that amplified his profile. However, the Mitchell-Webb collaboration remained the cornerstone of his breakthrough, influencing subsequent revivals like the 2025 Channel 4 series Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, which marked their return to the format after 15 years. This enduring appeal stemmed from sketches grounded in observational wit rather than , distinguishing them from edgier contemporaries.

Solo Performances and Recent Reunions

Webb has pursued limited solo comedic performances, primarily through leading roles in television sitcoms and appearances on panel shows. He starred as Barry in the BBC Three workplace sitcom The Smoking Room, which aired from 2004 to 2005 and earned praise for its understated humor depicting office dynamics in a tobacco factory. Additionally, he has contributed as a solo panelist on programs including QI, Have I Got News for You, and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, where his quick-witted responses and improvisational style were featured independently of collaborative sketches. In contrast, Webb's recent work emphasizes reunions with longtime partner David Mitchell. The duo collaborated on the BBC sitcom Back from 2017 to 2021, portraying estranged stepbrothers navigating family tensions with dark comedic undertones. Their most current reunion arrived with the Channel 4 sketch series Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, which premiered on 5 September 2025 and consists of six episodes. This marks their first original sketch content in 15 years since That Mitchell and Webb Look ended in 2010, featuring satirical takes on contemporary problems and incorporating younger comedians such as Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Stevie Martin as guests. Olivia Colman, a collaborator from earlier projects like Bruiser and That Mitchell and Webb Look, also appeared in the series. The show reflects their enduring dynamic, with Mitchell and Webb trading roles in sketches while highlighting generational contrasts through ensemble contributions.

Acting Roles

Television Appearances

Webb first gained significant recognition for portraying Jeremy "Jez" Usborne in the sitcom Peep Show, which ran for nine series from 18 September 2003 to 16 December 2015. In the series, co-created by and co-starring David Mitchell as Mark Corrigan, Webb's character was depicted as a hapless, unemployed and freeloader navigating awkward and personal failures through the show's innovative first-person perspective and internal technique. The role spanned 53 episodes and earned critical acclaim for Webb's comedic timing and portrayal of vulnerability. Prior to Peep Show, Webb appeared in the sitcom from 2004 to 2006, playing the character Robin across two series. He also featured in the sketch series Bruiser (2000–2004) in various roles. Webb collaborated extensively with Mitchell in the sketch comedy programme , which aired four series from 2006 to 2010, where he performed multiple characters including the time-travelling drunkard Sir Digby Chicken-Caesar and game show host in sketches like "Numberwang." Guest roles followed in series such as Blessed (2005), The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (2011–2012), Fresh Meat (2011–2016), and Ambassadors (2013). From 2017 to 2021, Webb starred as in the comedy-drama Back, appearing in three series alongside Mitchell as his half-brother, in a exploring rivalries and small-town resentments. More recently, he played the antagonist Rufus in the /ABC comedy Frayed. In 2025, Webb reunited with Mitchell for various characters in the sketch show Are Not Helping. He also took on the role of Mr. Holt in the series High Hoops.

Film Roles

Webb's appearances have primarily consisted of supporting roles in British comedies, with occasional dramatic parts, often leveraging his comedic timing developed in sketch work. In Confetti (2006), a directed by satirizing competitive weddings, Webb portrayed Michael, one half of a naturist couple vying to win a house by staging the most original ceremony. The film received mixed reviews for its improvisational style but highlighted Webb's ability to play awkward, characters. He followed with Magicians (2007), co-starring with frequent collaborator David Mitchell as Karl, a hapless stage magician whose friendship with Mitchell's character Harry fractures during a high-stakes competition. Directed by O'Connor, the film parodied the rivalry within the magic community and earned a 33% approval rating on , with critics noting its uneven humor despite the duo's chemistry. In the biographical drama The Iron Lady (2011), directed by , Webb played Gordon Reece, the advertising executive who helped craft Thatcher's media image during her political rise. This role marked a departure from , contributing to the film's portrayal of Thatcher's early campaigns, though the production faced criticism for its selective depiction of her tenure. Webb appeared in The Wedding Video (2012), a helmed by Lorne Campbell, as Tim, the groom's brother whose chaotic involvement underscores family tensions ahead of the wedding. The film, rated 67% on , was praised for its relatable ensemble dynamics but critiqued for formulaic plotting. His most recent film role was in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016), directed by , where he played Nick, a industry figure entangled in the protagonists' escapades. The adaptation of the long-running TV series grossed over £15 million at the UK box office upon release.
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006MichaelMockumentary comedy
2007MagiciansKarlCo-starring with David Mitchell
2011The Iron LadyGordon ReeceBiographical drama
2012The Wedding VideoTimRomantic comedy
2016Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieNickEnsemble comedy adaptation

Radio and Voice Work

Webb co-starred with David Mitchell in the sketch comedy series , which premiered on 28 August 2003 and featured original sketches written primarily by the duo, with contributions from writers such as Richard Glover, Jason Hazeley, and Joel Morris. The programme consisted of surreal, satirical, and character-driven segments, including recurring sketches like the "German soldiers debating the end of " and musical parodies, and ran for five series totaling 29 episodes between 2003 and 2013. Its success, evidenced by repeat broadcasts and commercial audio releases compiling all series, laid the groundwork for the television adaptation . Beyond the collaborative series, Webb made guest appearances on BBC Radio 4 programmes, including an episode of Desert Island Discs on 2 April 2023, where he selected eight discs reflecting personal influences such as music from The Smiths and David Bowie, alongside discussions of his career and memoir. He also featured on comedy podcasts with radio ties, such as The Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast in 2013, engaging in extended interviews on comedy and performance. In voice work, Webb provided the voice for an unnamed robot in the 2012 Doctor Who episode "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship," contributing to the audio elements of the sci-fi series amid its ensemble cast. His vocal style, characterized by precise comic timing honed in sketch work, has been utilized in representation for commercials and narrations, though specific projects remain limited in public documentation beyond radio sketches.

Writing and Literary Work

Non-Fiction Books

Webb's primary non-fiction work is the memoir How Not to Be a Boy, published by Canongate Books on 31 August 2017. In it, he recounts his upbringing as the youngest son of a working-class woodcutter in Lincolnshire, marked by his father's violent temper and the early death of his mother from breast cancer when Webb was eight years old. The book examines themes of masculinity, gender expectations, and emotional repression through personal anecdotes, including Webb's experiences with bullying, his entry into comedy, and reflections on fatherhood, critiquing societal pressures on boys to suppress vulnerability. Webb frames these narratives as a rejection of "toxic masculinity," drawing on cultural references like Star Wars and Fight Club to illustrate how boys are conditioned against emotional expression. The received positive reviews for its blend of humor and introspection, with critics praising its honest exploration of male emotional development without descending into . It became a bestseller, topping UK charts in its category, and was shortlisted for the 2018 British Book Awards in the Book of the Year. An version, narrated by Webb himself, was released concurrently and lauded for enhancing the personal tone. While some reviewers noted its focus on personal over broader sociological analysis, the work's appeal lies in its accessible of rigid norms, informed by Webb's life experiences rather than academic theory. No other standalone books by Webb have been published as of 2025.

Fiction and Other Writings

Webb's debut novel, Come Again, was published in the on 23 April 2020 by . An American edition followed on 14 July 2020 from . The story centers on Kate, a widow in her forties grieving the recent death of her husband, who unexpectedly awakens eighteen years earlier on the coast, revisiting the day she first met him during a student holiday; the narrative incorporates elements of and explores themes of love, loss, and alternate possibilities. The version, narrated by , accompanied the release. Critics described Come Again as an entertaining and well-paced debut blending with emotional depth, likening it to a "sliding-doors" infused with and heart. Reviewers noted its uplifting tone amid , though some observed its unconventional mix of genres, including chick-lit elements and . No additional novels or short by Webb have been published as of 2025.

Contributions to Journalism and Essays

Robert Webb has regularly contributed opinion essays and personal reflections to the New Statesman, focusing on political participation, gender roles, and cultural observations. In an October 2013 piece, he critiqued Russell Brand's advocacy for abstaining from voting, asserting that "choosing to vote is the most British kind of revolution there is" and crediting Brand's essay with prompting him to rejoin the Labour Party after a period of disillusionment. This essay highlighted Webb's emphasis on pragmatic engagement over revolutionary rhetoric, positioning voting as a corrective mechanism within . In October 2014, Webb published "How not to be a ," an examining rigid childhood expectations of , including emotional suppression and his experiences following his mother's death at age 17. He described school initiatives to foster sensitivity in boys as superficial, likening them to "a of gay desire in an ocean of repressed ," and argued for deeper societal shifts in male . This piece prefigured themes in his How Not to Be a , blending with broader commentary on norms. Webb's political essays reflected his evolving views on Labour leadership. In a May 2015 contribution ahead of the general election, he endorsed , noting, "I wouldn't put Ed Miliband on a , but I will vote for him," while acknowledging the leader's limitations but prioritizing party support over personal charisma. By November 2015, however, he publicly disaffiliated from Labour following Jeremy Corbyn's election, citing in statements—later covered in outlets like The Guardian—that his criticisms were alienating members and that the party's direction had shifted too far from electable . More introspective works include a 2021 diary essay in the , where Webb discussed amid his recovery from open-heart surgery in 2014, alongside reflections on isolation and a reluctance to resume pre-lockdown social norms like book clubs. These pieces demonstrate Webb's style of blending humor, , and pointed critique, often drawing from personal experience to interrogate public issues. His journalistic output, while not voluminous, has centered on the as a platform for cultural and political discourse, with occasional forays into broader commentary on celebrity influence and ideological excesses.

Political Views

Early Political Engagement and Labour Support

Webb's public political engagement emerged prominently in 2013 when he rejoined the Labour Party following Russell Brand's New Statesman essay urging abstention from voting as a form of against the . In an to Brand published in the same magazine on October 30, 2013, Webb argued that "choosing to vote is the most British kind of there is," framing electoral participation as a practical means to influence policy rather than revolutionary abstention, which he deemed ineffective and historically linked to authoritarian outcomes. The letter implied prior lapsed membership, as Webb described the act as rejoining, though no specific earlier dates of affiliation are documented in contemporary accounts. This stance aligned with Webb's broader advocacy for democratic participation within the Labour framework, emphasizing voting's role in holding power accountable over disengagement. He positioned Labour as a vehicle for incremental reform, critiquing non-voting as a luxury afforded by those detached from systemic change. In the lead-up to the May 2015 , Webb publicly endorsed Labour leader , attributing his mother's 2011 death from to inadequate NHS investment during prior Conservative-led governments. Writing in on May 7, 2015, he detailed how her treatment at a facing funding shortages—exacerbated by what he described as measures—solidified his support for Labour's commitment to services, stating that the experience "crystallised" his voting intention. This personal testimony underscored his early alignment with Labour's social democratic priorities, particularly safeguarding the against perceived threats.

Departure from Labour Party

In November 2015, Robert Webb announced that he had cancelled his Labour Party membership, citing frustration with the party's direction under newly elected leader . Webb, who had rejoined the party in 2013 following an criticizing comedian Russell Brand's advocacy for abstaining from voting, stated that he could no longer tolerate funding a party that he viewed as having made a grave error in selecting Corbyn, whom he believed rendered Labour unelectable. He expressed particular dismay at Labour's appointment of , a perceived as sympathetic to positions, as its director of communications, describing the £11 monthly membership fee as making him feel "sick." Webb's decision followed months of public criticism of Corbyn and his supporters, whom he derisively termed "Corbytrons," amid online harassment from Corbyn advocates who accused him of undermining the party. In a post on November 19, 2015, he declared himself "resigning my membership" after reflecting that continued affiliation would only fuel internal divisions without altering the party's course. Webb emphasized that his exit respected the democratic election of Corbyn but stemmed from a pragmatic assessment that the leadership prioritized ideological purity over electoral viability, a view he had voiced earlier in August 2015 by endorsing alternative candidates like . The departure highlighted broader tensions within Labour between centrist members and the Corbynite faction, with Webb positioning himself as unwilling to "stick with posturing" that he saw as detached from governing realities. No evidence indicates Webb rejoined the party subsequently, and his subsequent writings critiqued Labour's persistent ideological shifts, though his 2015 exit was explicitly tied to Corbyn's influence rather than later developments under .

Advocacy for Democratic Participation

In October 2013, Robert Webb publicly advocated for active participation in democratic processes by criticizing comedian Russell Brand's essay in the , which discouraged voting on the grounds that the was inherently corrupt and incapable of change. In an responding to Brand, Webb described as politically timid and argued that it effectively permits politicians to disregard the interests of non-voters, particularly the young and economically disadvantaged, by removing the incentive to court their support. Webb emphasized voting's role in empowering citizens, stating that "election day is when we really are the masters" and that ballots provide a mechanism to either renew politicians' mandates or dismiss them from office. He highlighted historical Labour Party achievements under Tony Blair's government, such as the introduction of the national in 1999, the establishment of Sure Start children's centres starting in 1998, and the abolition of museum entry fees in 2001, as examples of electoral outcomes that tangibly improved lives despite imperfections. In direct response, Webb rejoined the Labour Party—having previously been a member—and explicitly urged readers to vote Labour as a means to oppose the policies of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat , including its resistance to caps on bankers' bonuses. Rejecting Brand's romanticized vision of revolution, Webb contended that such upheavals historically culminate in , citing "death camps, gulags, repression and murder" as outcomes and advising engagement with George Orwell's works for perspective. He framed voting as the characteristically British form of revolution, tracing its legitimacy to solidified after the in 1649 and the subsequent expansion of , while arguing that greater democratic legitimacy—for national parliaments and supranational bodies like the —requires increased rather than disengagement. Webb portrayed democratic participation as a rare privilege in human history, one that safeguards freedoms such as speech, assembly, and personal relationships against arbitrary state interference.

Controversies and Public Debates

Criticism of Transgender Advocacy Organizations

In December 2018, Robert Webb retweeted an article by The Times columnist Janice Turner criticizing Mermaids—a UK charity providing support to transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse youth—for allegedly promoting unsubstantiated ideological claims about gender identity as scientific fact, particularly in educational and medical contexts. Webb accompanied the retweet with the statement "Mermaids sucks," prompting accusations of transphobia from advocacy groups and online commentators who interpreted it as an attack on vulnerable children. Webb subsequently deleted the tweet but maintained that his objection targeted Mermaids' operational conduct and advocacy tactics, not youth or their families, analogizing it to faulting for mismanagement without opposing poverty alleviation. He argued that such critiques were misconstrued as bigotry amid a polarized , where nuanced positions risked being equated with . During a April 2021 NPR Bullseye podcast interview, Webb revisited the controversy, describing the broader rights debate as "overheated" and asserting that "it's impossible to really talk about this... without... defamation and abuse," even for "anything even remotely reasonable." He expressed no over the original statement but indicated reluctance to engage further due to the intensity of backlash, while clarifying support for gender-affirming care on a individualized, evidence-informed basis—deferring to parents and experts given his self-admitted lack of specialized knowledge. Webb, who has a child, framed his views as aligned with , which prioritizes biological sex distinctions in policy and critiques certain advocacy pressures on minors.

Clashes with Left-Wing Figures and Ideologies

Webb engaged in a notable public exchange with comedian in October 2013, criticizing Brand's manifesto advocating abstention from voting and pursuit of revolution as naive and dangerous. In a Twitter post, Webb urged Brand to "read some fucking Orwell," emphasizing the value of and incremental reform over apocalyptic rhetoric, arguing that dismissing electoral participation undermines hard-won democratic gains. Brand responded by mocking Webb's background and accusing him of , framing the debate as a tension between establishment and radicalism. This spat highlighted Webb's defense of pragmatic left-of-center politics against more anarchic or anti-systemic strains within leftist thought. In November 2015, Webb resigned from the Labour Party, citing disillusionment with its shift under leader , whom he had previously mocked as enabling a "hard-left" takeover incompatible with electability. He described being "fed up" with internal arguments against Corbyn's supporters, whom he termed "Corbytrons," and expressed fears that the party's direction risked alienating moderate voters and mirroring historical socialist failures. Webb reiterated these views in subsequent commentary, arguing that Corbyn's leadership prioritized ideological purity over governance realism, contributing to Labour's electoral defeat. This departure positioned Webb as a of Corbynism's ascendancy, which he saw as diverging from evidence-based toward unelectable extremism. Webb has also critiqued broader non-participatory ideologies on the left, as seen in his responses to abstentionist arguments post-Brand's essay, insisting that disengagement from voting cedes power to reactionary forces without causal for alternatives. He maintained that empirical history—citing totalitarian outcomes of unchecked radicalism—supports engaging electoral systems to advance progressive ends, rather than abstaining in favor of unproven utopianism. These positions underscore Webb's preference for institutionally grounded over ideological absolutism, often drawing pushback from advocates of more disruptive leftist strategies.

Responses to Accusations of Bias

Webb has responded to accusations of political bias following his departure from the Labour Party in November 2015, which he attributed to disillusionment with Jeremy Corbyn's leadership and associated figures. He expressed frustration at contributing membership fees that indirectly supported individuals like , a Corbyn adviser with controversial historical views, stating his exit was driven by "none of them especially noble" reasons, including exhaustion from debating "Corbytrons" online. Webb framed this as a personal limit rather than ideological betrayal, emphasizing prior support for Labour, including rejoining in 2013 to counter abstentionist arguments from figures like . Accusations of bias intensified around Webb's 2018 criticism of Mermaids, a transgender youth charity, after he retweeted and endorsed a Times article by Janice Turner questioning its promotion of rapid gender affirmation over evidence-based approaches like the NHS's then-preferred "watchful waiting" for children with gender dysphoria. In response to transphobia claims, Webb clarified that his tweet—"I’ve talked to some really nice trans people here and they have my solidarity, but Mermaids sucks"—targeted the organization's methods, not transgender individuals or youth, analogizing it to critiquing Oxfam's operations without opposing poverty alleviation. He maintained that reasonable discourse on competing interests, such as parental rights versus affirmation models, was stifled by overheated rhetoric. During a 2021 NPR Bullseye podcast confrontation by host , who has a transgender child, Webb reiterated he was "not an expert" on youth transitions but supported affirmation on a "case-by-case basis" while standing by his Mermaids critique as organization-specific. He described the broader debate as enabling " and abuse" for any measured input, leading him to avoid further to prevent as anti-trans. Webb acknowledged professional repercussions but refused to equate methodological with bigotry, noting he had never directly interacted with Mermaids despite invitations amid backlash. These responses underscore his position that bias labels often conflate evidence-based reservations with , particularly when sources like outlets amplify selective outrage over substantive policy concerns.

Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Webb married the comedian and writer Abigail Burdess in 2006 during a ceremony at St Paul's Church in , . The couple met in 2003 while working together on the radio sketch show Concrete Cow, leading to a relationship that Webb has described as involving typical marital disagreements resolved through humor, such as using "stupid voices." They have two daughters, Esme (born circa 2010) and Dory (born circa 2012). Webb was the youngest of three brothers, with older siblings Mark and ; the age gap of about five years meant he often played alone during childhood in . His parents divorced when he was five, after which his mother remarried Derek and gave birth to a half-sister, Annabeth, who was two years old at the time of their mother's death. Webb's mother, whom he regarded as his best friend and an exceptional parent, died of when he was 17 after a five-month illness, an event that left a profound emotional void and led him to move in with his father, with whom contact had been limited to a few visits annually post-divorce. Their relationship was marked by awkwardness, improved somewhat by alcohol, though Webb has recounted experiences of physical abuse from his alcoholic father during that period.

Health Issues and Recovery

In October 2019, Webb underwent emergency open-heart surgery to repair a prolapsed , a congenital defect discovered during a routine medical check-up while filming the second series of the Back. Doctors informed him that the condition had caused his heart to enlarge significantly, placing him at imminent risk of failure without intervention. The procedure involved replacing the faulty valve, marking a life-saving operation that Webb later described as averting a near-death scenario he had eerily anticipated in his 2020 Come Again, which features a facing similar cardiac peril. Post-surgery recovery required Webb to adopt significant lifestyle adjustments, including quitting alcohol after recognizing his prior heavy consumption—estimated at over 10 units daily—had exacerbated the heart strain. He reported gradual physical rehabilitation, though persistent fatigue and the need for ongoing monitoring limited his exertions; by early 2021, he resumed professional commitments like promoting Back while acknowledging the operation's role in prompting broader self-reflection on health neglect. Webb characterized the as a "," crediting it with interrupting destructive patterns and enabling sustained , which he maintained into 2023. The heart condition resurfaced as a constraint during Webb's participation in the 2021 series of , where he withdrew after five weeks on October 13, 2021, following medical advice that the physical demands risked complications despite his initial fitness assessments. He emphasized that while recovered enough for lighter activities, the competition's intensity—coupled with prior —necessitated prioritizing long-term cardiac health over continuation. By 2023, Webb reported stable recovery, attributing improved well-being to moderated exercise and abstinence from alcohol, though he continued to cite the episode as a pivotal deterrent against overexertion.

Reception and Legacy

Achievements and Awards

Webb's collaborative work with David Mitchell on earned two BAFTA Television Awards for Best Comedy Programme (2007 and 2009) and two British Comedy Awards. The radio series received a Radio Academy Award (Silver) in 2004. For Peep Show, in which Webb portrayed Jeremy Usbourne across nine series from 2003 to 2015, the programme secured a for Best Comedy in 2004 and multiple BAFTA nominations, including for Best Scripted Comedy in 2016. Individually, Webb was nominated for British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor in 2006 and 2009 for his performances in Peep Show. In film, he won Best Supporting Actor at the in 2018 for his role in . Webb's memoir (2017) won the Best Book category at the Chortle Awards in 2018, recognizing its humorous examination of . He served as a judge for the in 2023, evaluating longlisted novels published between October 2022 and September 2023.

Critical Assessments and Public Perception

Webb's portrayal of Jeremy Usborne in the sitcom Peep Show (2003–2015) drew praise for embodying the character's chaotic vulnerability through the series' innovative point-of-view and narration, which exposed internal conflicts with raw authenticity. Critics highlighted how this approach amplified the duo's dynamic with David Mitchell's Mark Corrigan, contributing to the show's reputation for dense, layered scripting that dissected everyday pettiness and male insecurity. In the sketch comedy series (2006–2010), Webb's performances were noted for their versatility in surreal and character-driven bits, often leveraging the pair's rapport to deliver absurd yet incisive humor. Reviews commended the show's consistent quality, with its fourth season earning a 100% approval rating on from critics who appreciated its refusal to pander, favoring intellectual sketches over mainstream . The dark sitcom Back (2017–2021), co-starring Mitchell, received strong critical endorsement for Webb's depiction of the manipulative Andrew Stephenson, blending charm with underlying menace in a narrative of familial gaslighting. The first season achieved 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and an 85 Metascore, with outlets lauding its intelligent satire and departure from conventional comedy tropes, though one assessment pointed to occasional pacing inconsistencies. Webb's How Not to Be a garnered favorable assessments for its humorous yet probing dissection of childhood conditioning and emotional repression, drawing from personal anecdotes to challenge rigid masculinity norms without descending into preachiness. The described it as a poignant reflection on societal expectations, emphasizing Webb's skill in merging levity with substantive critique. Public perception views Webb as a cerebral performer whose strengths lie in collaborative formats revealing human folly, though some critiques note his solo-leaning sketches can veer into uneven silliness. His recent return with Mitchell in Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping (2025) was welcomed as a surreal continuation, reinforcing his standing in British comedy for prioritizing wit over accessibility. Overall, assessments affirm Webb's enduring appeal through works that favor psychological depth and causal insight into behavior, sustaining a niche but respected legacy amid shifting media landscapes.

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