<div>Sophie talks to actor Sam Spruell about schools, the pursuit of 'perfection' and managing your expectations. 
 
Sam's film credits include The Hurt Locker, Defiance and Legend; he had a recurring role in Spooks and played Owen Lynch in the first season of Luther.
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Sophie talks to actor Sam Spruell about schools, the pursuit of 'perfection' and managing your expectations. Sam's film credits include The Hurt Locker, Defiance and Legend; he had a recurring role in Spooks and played Owen Lynch in the first season of Luther.

Sophie talks to actor Sam Spruell about schools, the pursuit of 'perfection' and managing your expectations. 
 
Sam's film credits include The Hurt Locker, Defiance and Legend; he had a recurring role in Spooks and played Owen Lynch in the first season of Luther.

25: The Trap Door - Sam Spruell

<h1>Funny people talk about having children.</h1>


"A frank, fearless and funny guide to parenting" The Guardian.


Comedians, actors, writers and other interesting people talk about the emotional impact of having children and how it has altered the relationships with their partners, families, careers and sense of self.


Presented by writer and podcaster Sophie Black who, in a former life, performed sketch comedy at the Edinburgh Festival and on TV. Now she produces several regular podcast series including Nick Clegg's Anger Management and lives in South London with two toddlers and a fully grown adult.


Artwork by Henry Petrides


Music by Komiku

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Funny people talk about having children. "A frank, fearless and funny guide to parenting" The Guardian. Comedians, actors, writers and other interesting people talk about the emotional impact of having children and how it has altered the relationships with their partners, families, careers and sense of self. Presented by writer and podcaster Sophie Black who, in a former life, performed sketch comedy at the Edinburgh Festival and on TV. Now she produces several regular podcast series including Nick Clegg's Anger Management and lives in South London with two toddlers and a fully grown adult. Artwork by Henry Petrides Music by Komiku

Funny people talk about having children.


"A frank, fearless and funny guide to parenting" The Guardian.


Comedians, actors, writers and other interesting people talk about the emotional impact of having children and how it has altered the relationships with their partners, families, careers and sense of self.


Presented by writer and podcaster Sophie Black who, in a former life, performed sketch comedy at the Edinburgh Festival and on TV. Now she produces several regular podcast series including Nick Clegg's Anger Management and lives in South London with two toddlers and a fully grown adult.


Artwork by Henry Petrides


Music by Komiku

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