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For the fourth and final instalment of the Best Of compilations, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from the series. From Ben Miller on how he broke into the comedy scene, to Anton Du Beke on ballroom dancing and Joanna Lumley on the swinging sixties and seventies in London. 

From Take That to Mid Morning Matters, this week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best moments from the series. Revisiting Robbie Williams, who shares the secrets behind his performances. Katherine Ryan, who talks about balancing comedy with having children and Tim Key, on the stories behind Sidekick Simon.

This week on the pod, Rob looks back at more of the best bits from this series. From Julia Davis on Human Remains, Michael Palin on performing Monty Python and Dara Ó Briain on making Samuel L. Jackson laugh, and annoying Mark Wahlberg.

This week, Rob looks back at some of the best moments of the series. From Steve Coogan on Julia Davis and Alan Partridge, to Steve Pemberton on the final series of Inside No. 9 and Ashley Jensen sharing stories about some of the famous faces she worked with on Extras.

For the last episode of this series, Rob welcomes fellow comedian Paul Foot onto the pod. Rob finds out about Paul’s surprising love of spiders and what made him decide to get into stand up. Paul also reveals the moment where his anxiety and depression disappeared and why this is the inspiration behind his latest tour, Dissolve.

Actor, poet and the best-known sidekick in radio. This week's guest is far from low- key, it is of course the comedy genius, Tim Key. Rob finds out how Tim found his own unique brand of comedy on stage and the pair share Saxondale stories. Tim reveals what it was like being cast as Sidekick Simon and being in a scene with the character Alan Partridge. Tim also discusses his new poetry anthology, Chapters.

This week on the pod, Rob is joined by rising star Máiréad Tyers. Rob finds out how Máiréad got into acting and what it was like being cast by Kenneth Branagh, in his Oscar winning film, Belfast. The pair also discuss Máiréad’s first leading role in the Disney+ superhero series, Extraordinary. As well as their upcoming parts in the new fantasy period drama, My Lady Jane.

Rob is joined this week by the incredibly talented comedian, actor and writer Sindhu Vee. The pair discussed East vs West parenting styles, breaking into the comedy scene and transitioning into acting. Sindhu shares stories from her first big role in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical and her new comedy series, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.

This week on the pod, Rob welcomes Alex Macqueen- a fellow actor, writer and old friend. The pair dive into The Thick of It and discuss where their paths have crossed on stage and screen, including a very queasy performance Alex had with Rob and Kenneth Branagh. Alex shares what it was like working with the legendary Michael Caine, Dame Judi Dench and Will Ferrell. Rob finds out about a new project Alex is developing with Adeel Akhtar and why he’ll forever be known as Neil’s dad.

This week Rob welcomes two rock legends to Step On the pod. Known for drumming up attention both on and off stage, they have always been 24 Hour Party People, it’s- Shaun Ryder and Zak Starkey! Rob finds out from Zak what it was like growing up as the son of Ringo Star, having Keith Moon as a babysitter and drumming for The Who. Shaun shares stories about the Happy Mondays and what it’s like creating music with ADHD. The pair also reveal what’s next and why they have set up their new band Mantra of The Cosmos.