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Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

Whitehouse's wife posted on Instagram that the comedian was robbed at a cash machine in Islington, and no serious injury was reported; the directions were very precise.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend Edition
Published 6:33 AM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 6:33 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Aaron Paul, London.
BBN covered this story before: Paul Bettany: Depp and I Hadn't Spoken in Years Before Trial Texts (October 17).

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BBCComedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPaul Whitehouse was mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington, his wife wrote on Instagram, and no serious injury was reported.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBehind the Sainsbury's. She gave the directions.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's what a post looks like when you're careful.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentShe gave the exact spot and said nothing else, so now the comments have the whole street mapped.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHonestly, I'd have given the aisle too.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn a few minutes, an elephant meets a very large pumpkin.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIs that one behind a supermarket as well?

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