Graham Fellows accidentally became Jilted John, accidentally became John Shuttleworth, and has spent several decades building one of the most quietly inventive careers in British comedy — largely by following things to see where they go.

Graham Fellows is a British actor, comedian, and musician best known for creating Jilted John and John Shuttleworth. As Jilted John, he scored a late 70s hit that thrust him into the spotlight; as Shuttleworth, he developed one of British comedy's most beloved characters — a middle-aged suburban man with a deep love of music technology and dry wit.

• How John Shuttleworth came into existence following a publishing deal — and then refused to leave
• What appearing on Top of the Pops in the early 80s was actually like
• The shifting world of 1980s and 90s television — Saturday Night Zoo, The Paradise Club, and what that era made possible for comedy
• Why following an accidental creation wherever it leads is a more reliable creative strategy than planning

Connect with Graham here:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

Originally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.

Find us on social media — links on the About page.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.