In this episode I chat with the late Roy Hudd's wife, Debbie about their life together and Roy's extensive career. She tells the story of how when working as a dancer, she met the enigmatic Roy and how their romance blossomed over time. Debbie tells stories of Roy's incredible life, including him receiving an OBE for 'Services to Entertainment' from HM The Queen and their many trips to one of their favourite places, Monkey World in Dorset.

She also talks about their shared love of music and we hear about some of Roy's quite surprising music loves.

https://www.theroyhuddstatueappeal.co.uk/welcome-from-the-missus-1

Music by;

Kevin MacLeod - Blue Ska

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In this episode I chat with comedian, musician, songwriter and composer, Richard Morton. Rich talks about his early life, moving from the bright lights of Singapore to the bright lights of Newcastle and finding his feet in the comedy world.. He won the coveted Time Out Comedy Award in 1992 and was also one half of the Panic Brothers, with singer/songwriter Reg Meuross. He's supported the likes of Jack Dee and Lee Evans on tour and warmed-up for Peter Kay.

We hear stories from life on the road and also across the mediums, from radio to tv to the live stage.

He also chats about the music he loves and artists he's been lucky enough to see.

https://www.facebook.com/rich.morton.58/

https://www.comedycv.co.uk/richardmorton/

Theme music is by;

Kevin McCloud - Blue Ska

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In this episode I chat with actor, performer, writer, teacher and director, Ben Keaton. Ben chats about his origins, growing up in Dublin in the 50s and his hugely varied career. Very driven from an early age, he became the first solo winner of the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1986 and that opened many doors, one of which led to him being cast as Father Austin Purcell in the episode, 'Think Fast, Father Ted' in 'Father Ted'.

He chats about hiding out in Paris to escape the trappings of fame and the joys of working in the theatre.

We also chat about music and Ben dissects my accent..

You can find Ben on X here;

@benkeaton3

https://www.blindsummit.com/the-sex-lives-of-puppets

Ben's new Podcast, 'Dirty Stupid Wisdom with Ben Keaton' can be found here;

https://open.spotify.com/show/2gS4M8dkOkYHkZova2IVEt?si=b6eb55eba9064016

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In this episode I chat with producer, director, writer, creator and BAFTA winner, John Lloyd CBE. John chats about his beginnings in Kent in the 50s and what it was like being in a family that moved around a lot. He talks of going to Trinity College, Cambridge to become a lawyer and then being introduced to the Footlights Review, where his life soon changed..

We discuss the many projects he's worked on over the years, including 'Not The Nine O'Clock News', all of the Blackadder series', Spitting Image and of course the creation of a little series called 'QI'.. We also chat briefly about the music he loves.

https://www.waitingforsmith.co.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/@WaitingforSmith/about

Theme music is by;

Kevin McCloud - Blue Ska

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In this episode I chat with novelist, writer, director and comedy producer, Lissa Evans. We chat about Lissa's work as the Producer on Series 2 & 3 of 'one of the greatest tv sitcoms of all time', Father Ted. She talks about her journey from studying medicine at Newcastle Uni to becoming an Emmy & Bafta winning TV Producer. She tells stories of the recordings of the episodes, both on location and in the studio and the challenges of casting on the series.

She also chats about her eclectic taste in music and varied gig-going over the years.

https://lissaevans.com/

https://lissaevans.com/books/father-ted-book-by-lissa-evans/

music is by;

Kevin McCloud - Blue Ska

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In this episode I chat with writer, performer and stand-up comedian, Eleanor Tiernan. We chat about her journey into comedy via a short daliance in engineering and her move to London from darkest Athlone, to pursue new adventures. She tells stories of performing at the Edinburgh Festival and also how she's learnt a lot from a cousin that's also in the comedy game..

Eleanor Tiernan (@eleanortiernan)

https://www.youtube.com/user/EleanorTiernan

music is by;

Kevin McCloud - Blue Ska

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In this episode I chat with 'Go Faster Stripe's main man, Chris Evans (Not that one). We chat about his early life and the journey that lead to him creating the independent film production and distribution company that he is now best known for. We hear about his work with incredible comedians such as Richard Herring, Stewart Lee, Wil Hodgson, Mark Thomas, Nick Helm and Simon Munnery to name but a few and his time spent working with the much missed Sean Hughes.

He chats about his processes for working and tells lots of stories of working with some incredible comedians over the years.

We also chat about his favourite music and his recent passion-project, recording one of his favourite bands, Darts.

https://gofasterstripe.com/

@gofasterchris

Music; Blue Ska - Kevin MacLeod

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In this episode I chat with actor, performer and improv superstar, Mr Steve Steen! We chat about his early life growing up in London, his first forays into theatre and decades long friendship/ journey with comedy partner, Jim Sweeney. He tells stories from his long and varied career, including a memorable appearance in Eastenders as alcoholic childrens entertainer, Magic Marv, which nearly broke the internet.

He chats about the music he's loved through his life and remembers a notable experience at an early Isle of Wight Festival..

You can find Steve here;

@sirsteen

Music;

'Blue Ska' - Kevin MacLeod

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In this episode I chat with actor, writer and one of Ireland's most sought after stand-ups, it's Johnny Candon! Johnny chats about his beginnings on the comedy circuit and brief dalliances as an actor. He tells stories of his life on the road and we also hear about his lovely friendship with comedian/filum star, Dave Johns.

We also hear about the ups and downs of the Edinburgh Festival, his love of Doctor Who and Shakin' Stevens and Johnny chats about his broad love of music.

https://www.instagram.com/johnnycandon/

Music ;

'Who Do You Think I Think You Are' - Mini Vandals

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In this episode I chat with actress, writer, comedian and future author, Brenda Gilhooly. Brenda chats about her beginnings as an actress, her journey onto the comedy circuit and creating her character, 'Page 3 Stunnah, Gayle Tuesday'. She talks about the many friends she met and worked with in the early days, including Harry Hill, Mark Trevorrow (Bob Downe) and the much missed Paul O'Grady, back when he was treading the boards as Lily Savage. We also chat about her many music loves.

https://www.brendagilhooly.com/

Music ;

'Who Do You Think I Think You Are' - Mini Vandals

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