During their conversation, Whitehall mentioned that he was working on a book with his father. The book, set to be released at the end of the year, will feature stories written by both Whitehall and his father. Whitehall humorously described the complications of working with his dad, who is not technologically savvy and had trouble figuring out how to use a computer.
The comedian also shared an amusing anecdote about an incident involving his father and a group of miscreant youths. Whitehall recounted a hilarious situation where his father, always a defender of his home, confronted a group of troublemakers who were loitering in their neighborhood late at night. With confidence and gusto, his father approached the group and told them to leave, but what stood out was how his father’s dressing gown accidentally opened, exposing his 74-year-old body to the shocked youths. As a result, they quickly dispersed, running for their lives.
Whitehall expressed his admiration for his father’s sense of humor and storytelling abilities, which made working on the book an entertaining experience. However, he did admit that his father often accused him of embellishing the stories he wrote about him.
Aside from discussing the book, Whitehall also mentioned his upcoming tour, scheduled for next year. He revealed that he already had some material prepared but planned to write more before the tour began. He also shared his experience studying history of art at university and reflected on his early days as a comedian.
Whitehall ended the interview by mentioning his involvement in Comic Relief, where he recently participated in a MasterChef competition and a Fresh Meat special. He humorously talked about their early morning start for the Fresh Meat special, joking about how students, who were usually known for sleeping in late, were being asked to donate money to the cause.
Overall, Jack Whitehall‘s appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show was filled with laughter and entertaining anecdotes about his father. With his witty storytelling and humorous observations, it’s no wonder Whitehall is one of the most popular comedians in the industry today. Fans can look forward to his upcoming book and tour, where he will undoubtedly share even more hilarious stories.
