Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle & End

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September 03, 2025 Aml Ameen
This week on The Beginning, Middle and End Podcast, Mo Gilligan sits down with actor, writer, and director Aml Ameen — a man whose journey is as powerful as the roles he’s played.
From bursting onto our screens in the cult-classic Kidulthood to holding his own on The Bill, Aml takes us back to those early London days and the rise of Black British culture that shaped him. He opens up about the pride of returning home, the reality of fame across the Atlantic, and the unexpected ways his work has impacted lives — including one fan who said Aml’s journey saved his own.
In this inspiring conversation, Aml shares stories of growing up in a family rooted in community leadership, navigating Hollywood, partying with Prince, and ultimately finding his voice behind the camera with projects like Boxing Day. With 20 years in the game, he reflects on his legacy — not just as an actor, but as a storyteller determined to celebrate culture, love, and the richness of Black British identity.
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1 hr 24 min
August 27, 2025 The Extraordinary Rise of Victor Ray
From busking on the streets of Newcastle to selling out shows across the world, Victor Ray’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. On this week’s Beginning, Middle, End with Mo Gilligan, Victor opens up about his journey — from shy kid with a big voice to viral sensation, from wedding bands to international stages. He shares the grind of busking, the power of social media, the highs of touring, and his vision for the legacy he wants to leave behind. Inspiring, raw, and full of heart — this is Victor Ray like you’ve never heard him before.
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1 hr 3 min
August 20, 2025 TV Stand Up Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi
Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi joins Mo Gilligan on the Beginning, Middle & End podcast for a lively and revealing conversation about his journey from West End musical theatre performer and nightclub bouncer to award-nominated stand-up comedian. In this episode, Emmanuel shares hilarious and heartfelt stories — from surviving the infamous Comedy Store Gong Show just four gigs in, to touring internationally, to how a near-death experience on stage reshaped his life goals. With Mo’s trademark banter, the pair swap tales about the hustle, the craft, and the joy of turning life’s dramas into laughter.
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1 hr 16 min
August 13, 2025 UK Music Icon: Wretch 32
UK rap icon Wretch 32 joins Mo Gilligan for a deep and inspiring conversation on Beginning, Middle & End. From pirate radio freestyles to chart-topping hits, Wretch reflects on his journey, the hustle behind the early grime scene, staying true to his lyrical craft, and the milestones that shaped him — from selling mixtapes by hand to performing on the Olympic stage. It’s an honest, funny, and thoughtful look at the beginning, middle, and legacy of one of Britain’s most respected wordsmiths.
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1 hr 28 min
August 06, 2025 Laura Smyth: From Classrooms to Comedy Clubs
In this episode of The Beginning, Middle & End podcast, Mo Gilligan sits down with the wildly funny and deeply relatable Laura Smyth — former East London teacher turned award-winning comedian. Laura shares her incredible journey from raising a child solo in temporary housing to lighting up comedy stages across the UK. With raw honesty and riotous humour, she opens up about teaching teens, growing up in Forest Gate, and how she found her voice in stand-up — Expect big laughs, real talk, and East London banter at its finest.
You can listen to Laura's brilliant new podcast, Shouldn't Laugh But...here
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1 hr 8 min
July 30, 2025 TV & RADIO LEGEND: Melvin Odoom
On this episode of Beginning, Middle & End, Mo Gilligan is joined by the ever-charismatic Melvin Odoom — presenter, DJ, and all-round entertainer. From rave flyers in Lewisham to fronting national radio and TV, Melvin reflects on his come-up through community, culture, and a hustle that never quit. The pair talk pirate radio, the importance of friendship and representation, and how a Ghanaian household and the South London streets shaped a media career that’s spanned MTV to Strictly Come Dancing. Full of laughs, love, and deep reflections — this is Melvin like you’ve never heard him before.
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1 hr 21 min
July 23, 2025 Tinie (Tempah): From Peckham to Platinum
In this powerful episode of Beginning, Middle & End, Mo Gilligan sits down with British music pioneer Tinie Tempah for an unfiltered journey through fame, legacy, and cultural impact. From growing up in Peckham to topping charts with "Pass Out," Tinie opens up about trailblazing through fashion, music, and business while carrying the hopes of a generation. The pair reflect on shared Southeast London roots, the overlooked sacrifices behind success, and why Tinie’s influence on Black British culture runs far deeper than the hits. It's honest, uplifting, and full of gems.
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1 hr 20 min
July 16, 2025 Comedian and Actor: Tom Davis
This week on Beginning, Middle & End, Mo Gilligan sits down with the brilliant Tom Davis — the BAFTA-winning creator, writer, and star of Murder in Successville and King Gary. From his early days as a scaffolder and market stall hustler to commanding the screen in Wonka and working alongside Steven Graham in gripping dramas, Tom shares the graft, grit, and growth behind his rise. Expect deep laughs, raw stories from the building site, reflections on comedy, class, and creativity — plus tales from the set of Soccer Aid, selling outrageous T-shirts at festivals, and his unforgettable audition stories. It’s a rich, honest, and hilarious ride with one of South London’s finest. Don’t miss it.
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1 hr 5 min
July 09, 2025 Estelle!
In this soulful episode of Beginning Middle End, Mo Gilligan is joined by the incomparable Estelle, who takes us on a journey from her vibrant childhood in West London to global stardom. With humour, grace, and candour, Estelle shares stories about growing up in a big Grenadian-Senegalese family, navigating the early days of the UK rap and R&B scene, and the magic behind creating her Grammy-winning hit “American Boy.” From faith and family to fashion and fame, Estelle opens up about her resilience, reinvention, and the power of staying authentic. This episode is a celebration of culture, music, and everything in between.
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1 hr 18 min
July 02, 2025 TV Favourite, STEPH MCGOVERN!
From a council estate in Middlesbrough to the forefront of British broadcasting, Steph McGovern sits down with Mo Gilligan to unpack her journey through the lens of beginnings, middles, and endings. In this refreshingly honest episode, Steph talks about growing up working-class, breaking into journalism via science and engineering, and carving out a space for her authentic self on-screen.
They dive into the challenges of motherhood, imposter syndrome, and the unexpected pressures that come with being a role model. Steph reflects on handling public scrutiny, staying grounded in fame, and learning to let go of guilt—whether at home or live on air.
Expect plenty of laughs, candid truths, and that unmistakable Northern grit.
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1 hr 11 min

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Beginning, Middle & End is where comedian Mo Gilligan sits down with remarkable people for honest, insightful and often hilarious conversations about life, ambition and…