Paul Whitehouse spotted having 'best night out' in Cardiff
Paul Whitehouse spotted having 'best night out' in Cardiff
The comedian was celebrating his birthday at a city restaurant
Paul Whitehouse said he had a great night out in Cardiff
(Image: Giovanni's in the bay )
Popular comedian Paul Whitehouse celebrated his birthday in a Cardiff restaurant. Paul, known for The Fast Show and his friendship with Bob Mortimer on Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, is in Wales performing in the musical Only Fools and Horses: The Musical.
He is playing Grandad in the show at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, and to celebrate his birthday enjoyed a night out at Italian restaurant Giovanni's in the bay, with his fellow castmates. The restaurant even created him a "lovely jubbly" birthday board in homage to the hit TV show.
Speaking about the night, Paul said: "We've been on the road for months and this is the best night we've had by a million miles."
General manager of Giovanni's in the bay, Bleddyn, said: "It was a show in itself. Paul and the cast were absolutely amazing."
Paul is not the only celebrity who has visited Cardiff recently. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
Jack Dee was helped out by South Wales Police Service in Cardiff city centre.
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The a stand-up comedian and TV presenter posed for photos with officers where he looked unrecognisable.
Posting a selfie of Jack, where he is wrapped up in a hat and scarf and not the most recognisable, with PCSOs, the caption read: "Comedian Jack Dee was a little lost in #Cardiff city centre. Luckily our friendly city centre PCSOs Deb and Lynda were on patrol and happy to give directions." You can read more, here.
Jack is best known for the sitcom Lead Balloon, which he wrote and starred in, and he's also gained fans hosting long-running Radio 4 panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.
He recently took part in the 2024 series of Taskmaster where he finished second.
Earlier in 2025, shoppers cross Wales had a few surprises in January after two Hollywood actors were spotted shopping in different parts of Wales.
BAFTA-winning Irish actor Barry Keoghan was recognised by fans while shopping in Merthyr Tydfil, while Golden Globe winner Taron Egerton was seen further west in Aberaeron.
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Taron, who was born in Merseyside but grew up in Wales, popped into The Moody Cow Welsh Kitchen & Farm Shop and took a selfie with a member of staff who recognised him.
Barry was reportedly spotted shopping in Sports Direct in Merthyr Tydfil. You can read more, here.
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