The Proper Class Podcast

By Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick

Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each epis... more

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How many episodes does The Proper Class Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

The Proper Class Podcast episodes:

September 12, 2024 4.1 - Fatiha El-Ghorri
We're back baby for series 4. And episode one is an absolute corker. We sit down with the brilliant comedian and actress Fatiha El-Ghorri. Hannah and Laura talk to the comedy star about the incredible community on her estate growing up, stepping away from her day job and the power of having someone believe in you. But she still won't be skipping any queues in Maccy D's.

Thank you for tuning in!

Stay in touch: email us on [email protected] and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.

Keep it classy.
Laura and Hannah xx

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July 06, 2023 3.9 - Ed Byrne
In the final episode of another awesome series of The Proper Class Podcast, Laura and Hannah talk to writer, actor and all round comedy legend, Ed Byrne. They talk about the stigma attached to appearing clever at school, growing up in between two classes, and being a runner-up on Blind Date, missing out on a lunch date in sunny Cambridge. Never mind, eh Ed.

Thank you for tuning in to series 3 - it's been a blast.

Stay in touch: email us on [email protected] and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.

See you for series 4.

Keep it classy.
Laura and Hannah xx

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June 22, 2023 3.8 - Kellie Shirley
This week's guest is the wonderfully talented and all round lovely human, actor and writer Kellie Shirley. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and In the Long Run star about watching Crystal Palace, Anthony Hopkins and the importance of finding - and clinging to - your people.
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June 15, 2023 3.7 - Fraser Ayres
Laura and Hannah chat to actor, writer, director and founder of the incredible TriForce Creative Network, Fraser Ayres. They discuss car boot sales, being 'chippy but hopeful' and breaking barriers of privilege - with the help of booze.
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June 08, 2023 3.6 - Stephen Wight
This week, Laura and Hannah talk to super talented actor Stephen Wight. The Screw and Bluestone 42 star talks about growing up on the Isle of Wight, having just yourself to fall back on and how avoiding detention for jumping the lunch queue led to a career as an actor. And thank goodness it did! Lucky us.
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June 01, 2023 3.5 - Ola Labib
Laura and Hannah chat to comedian Ola Labib in this week's episode. They discuss the need for a fallback career and the fear of the money running out, being the hospital jester and the pressure of the Sudanese Whats App Group.
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May 25, 2023 3.4 - Louisa Lytton
Brilliantly talented actress Louisa Lytton is this week's podcast guest. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and Strictly star about playing kerbs, being typecast with a working-class accent and being voted 'Sexiest Female Soap Star' at just 16. Yikes.
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May 18, 2023 3.3 - Stephen Bailey
Laura and Hannah's guest this week is the hilarious comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey. They dig deep into class imbalance in the arts, 'poor people croquet' and Stephen's love of cheap rosé in the local.

Please get in touch with us at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you.

Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast

Tune in next week and keep it classy.

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May 11, 2023 3.2 - Mhairi Black
In this week's episode, Laura and Hannah talk to dream guest Mhairi Black, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South and deputy leader of the SNP. They discuss Mhairi's early influences, her love of Partick Thistle and the then imminent announcement from Liz Truss.

Please get in touch with us at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you.

Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast

Tune in next week and keep it classy.

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May 04, 2023 3.1 - Susan Wokoma
Laura and Hannah are back for series 3! In this cracking first episode, they talk to the talented actor, writer and director Susan Wokoma. They discuss competition winning, the importance of teachers who believe in you and the wonder that was Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, RIP.

Please get in touch with us at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you.

Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast

Tune in next week and keep it classy.

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FAQs about The Proper Class Podcast:

How many episodes does The Proper Class Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

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