Rhod Gilbert says making cancer funny was 'cathartic'

Comedian is gearing up for his first show on the Isle of Man since getting the all-clear

Comedian Rhod Gilbert says he's found it cathartic to 'make cancer funny' in his latest show on the Isle of Man.

He's performing 'Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit' at the Villa Marina tonight (Wednesday 21 May).

It's his first UK tour since getting the all-clear from his own diagnosis last year.

Rhod says it wasn't as hard as you might think to find the funny in his situation:

You can find out more here.

If you want to hear Rhod's exclusive interview with Manx Radio in full, you can listen to it in our latest episode of Manx Newscast below: