Rosie Wilby
The Breakup Monologues with Rosie Wilby
A comedy chat show hosted by award-winning comedian, author and accidental relationship guru Rosie Wilby. She and a rotating cast of her acclaimed performer pals look back at their best and worst romantic breakup stories. Tragedy plus time equals comedy, right? The Breakup Monologues was initially developed as part of a multi-platform project supported using public funding by Arts Council England. The music used in the series is Hackbeat Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Rosie Wilby
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Latest episode
Jan 30, 2026
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Episodes
with Lucy-Anne Holmes, Suzy Bennett and Emily Hill 29.03.2019 47:31
Rosie is joined by writers Lucy-Anne Holmes (Don't Hold My Head Down) and Emily Hill (Bad Romance) and award-winning comedian Suzy Bennett to discuss breakup revenge stories, dating app horror stories, dick pics, sex festivals and getting a tattoo to cover up an ex-partner's name. Recorded at Kings Place on March 15 2019. The next live recordings are at Kings Place on April 12 and May 10. Book tic...
with Justin Myers (The Guyliner) and Charlie Dinkin 22.03.2019 48:23
Rosie is joined by dating columnist and author Justin Myers and comedy writer and director Charlie Dinkin to discuss the minefield of modern dating, meeting and breaking up online, being dumped for using someone's toothbrush, sapiosexuality, polyamory and reality dating shows Married at First Sight and Naked Attraction. Recorded at Poplar Union on February 13 2019. The next live recordings are at...
with Richard Herring and Caroline Mabey 15.03.2019 52:47
Rosie is joined by comedians Richard Herring and Caroline Mabey to discuss how to keep a long-term relationship together, the transactional nature of love, the myth of 'the one', the importance of kindness, celebrating different types of love and the mystery of why all lesbians in London get the 73 bus. Recorded at Poplar Union on February 13 2019. The next live recordings are at Kings Place on M...
Bonus Episode with Dr Elisabeth Sheff 08.03.2019 35:47
In this season 2 bonus episode, Rosie meets with speaker and writer Dr Elisabeth Sheff to discuss the intersection of monogamy, polyamory and breakups. Elisabeth is the author of the Pyschology Today blog The Polyamorists Next Door and this chat was recorded while she was visiting London in December 2018. You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram @breakupmonologues The next live Brea...
with Nichi Hodgson and Abigail Tarttelin 01.03.2019 50:42
Rosie is joined by writers Nichi Hodgson (The Curious History of Dating) and Abigail Tarttelin (Dead Girls, Golden Boy) to discuss divorce law, Queen Victoria, Love Island and a breakup story involving a near-fatal car crash. Recorded at Kings Place on November 9 2018. The next live recording is at Kings Place on March 15. Get tickets here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-breakup-...
with Lucy Frederick and Maureen Younger 22.02.2019 39:15
Rosie is joined by comedians Maureen Younger and Lucy Frederick to discuss dating horror stories, inventing a generic 'ex' to talk about onstage and how to tell a friend that you hate their partner. Recorded at Kings Place on November 9 2018. The next live recording is at Kings Place on March 15. Get tickets here https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-breakup-monologues-2/
with Carly Smallman and Sooz Kempner 14.02.2019 47:17
Rosie is joined by comedians Carly Smallman and Sooz Kemper to discuss which partner gets the pets after a breakup, fitting in as a singleton at parties full of married couples, writing the perfect breakup speech and a great riposte to the line 'it's not you, it's me.' Recorded at Kings Place on October 5 2018. The next live recording is at Kings Place on March 15. Get tickets here https://www.ki...
with Sajeela Kershi and Nat Luurtsema 08.02.2019 36:48
To kick off Season 2, Rosie is joined by comedian Sajeela Kershi and writer, director and comedian Nat Luurtsema to discuss arranged marriages, Mills and Boon books and a very unfortunate sexual health misdiagnosis. Recorded at Kings Place on October 5 2018. The next live recording is at Poplar Union on February 13. Get tickets here: https://poplarunion.com/event/rosie-wilby-presents-the-breakup-...
The Breakup Monologues Season 2: Teaser 10.01.2019 3:16
Rosie previews series 2 ahead of its launch on February 8 2019. The next live recording is at Poplar Union on February 13 with guests including Jessica Fostekew. Get tickets here: https://poplarunion.com/event/rosie-wilby-presents-the-breakup-monologues/
with Cally Beaton & Daisy Buchanan 11.12.2018 50:04
In the second of two live episodes and series one finale, Rosie is joined by comedian Cally Beaton and writer Daisy Buchanan. Recorded at Kings Place on June 15 2018. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Brett Goldstein & Sofie Hagen 11.12.2018 41:47
In the first of two live episodes, Rosie is joined by comedians Brett Goldstein and Sofie Hagen. Recorded at Kings Place on June 15 2018.
with Isabel Losada, Rich Wilson & Gordon Southern 11.12.2018 40:26
Rosie is joined by author Isabel Losada and comedians Rich Wilson and Gordon Southern to discuss whether exploring a deeper sexual connection can help us stay together long-term - all ahead of a live Breakup Monologues recording extravaganza at Kings Place on June 15. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Pippa Evans and Marian Pashley 11.12.2018 37:04
Rosie is joined by comedians Pippa Evans and Marian Pashley to discuss divorce parties and scientific breakup studies ahead of a live Breakup Monologues recording at Kings Place on June 15. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Dolly Alderton and Liz Bentley 11.12.2018 41:08
Rosie is joined by journalist and author of Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton and comedian, therapist and author of the blog From Essex to London in 101 Boyfriends, Liz Bentley. They discuss the complexities of writing about love. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Hannah Warman, Luke Meredith and Matthew Baylis 11.12.2018 38:33
Rosie and her guests Hannah Warman, Luke Meredith and Matthew Baylis discuss open relationships, having the bed to yourself, passive aggressive dumpers, being slutty, whether the sex goes off in a long term relationship and much, much more. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Wendy Wason and Maddy Anholt 11.12.2018 34:33
Rosie is joined by comedians Wendy Wason and Maddy Anholt for a chat about Valentine's breakups ahead of a Breakup Monologues live event on Feb 13 at Poplar Union. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Kate Smurthwaite and Joe Sutherland 11.12.2018 43:11
Rosie is joined by comedians Kate Smurthwaite and Joe Sutherland for a chat about polyamorous breakups and a quiz about new relationship language, ahead of a Breakup Monologues live event on 13 Feb at Poplar Union. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Jane Postlethwaite and Charmian Hughes 11.12.2018 39:58
In a particularly candid and emotional episode, Rosie is joined by character act and writer Jane Postlethwaite and comedian Charmian Hughes. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
with Elf Lyons and Sarah Bennetto 11.12.2018 39:27
In this episode Rosie is joined by Edinburgh Fringe Best Show 2017 nominee Elf Lyons and creator of Storytellers' Club Sarah Bennetto, ahead of a live Breakup Monologues event on 17 Nov at Rich Mix. www.breakupmonologues.wordpress.com
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