The Trap Door

Sophie talks to writer, artist and stiletto-wearing buggy-wielder Sian Pattenden.

Sian started writing for Smash Hits when she was 18 and has been interviewing pop stars ever since - for The Face, The Guardian, Select and NME.  She also writes and illustrates children's books.  The latest series, The Peppers and the International Magic Guys, was selected for inclusion in the Richard and Judy Book Club 2013. 

Sian co-presents the weekly pop culture podcast Bigmouth.

Sophie talks to comedian, podcaster and master Lego builder Stuart Goldsmith.

Stuart has been performing stand up comedy for over a decade and presents the hugely successful podcast The Comedian’s Comedian where he’s interviewed the likes of Russell Brand, Stewart Lee and Patton Oswalt about the craft of writing and performing stand-up.

Sophie talks to writer, actor and reckless scooter mum Barunka 'Danger' O'Shaughnessy.

Barunka co-wrote Hunderby with Julia Davis and has appeared in shows like The Mighty Boosh, That Mitchell and Webb Look and Extras.

Sophie talks to stand-up, actress and toy disposal expert Wendy Wason.

Wendy has been performing stand-up since 2004 and has written and performed three Edinburgh shows (performing two while 9 months pregnant in 2011).  She has written and starred in her own sitcom for BBC Scotland called Half My Age Plus Seven and has appeared in various TV shows including Sherlock, Coupling and The IT Crowd.

Sophie talks to actor, writer and director Alice Lowe.

Alice wrote and starred in the feature film Prevenge while she was pregnant with her daughter.  Before that she has starred in numerous things including Garth Marenghi's Dark Place, Hang Ups, Bandersnatch: Black Mirror and Sightseers which she also co-wrote.

Sophie talks to comedian, writer and a major investor in buying kids movies on Amazon Sam Pamphilon.

Sam is best known for being half of the Edinburgh comedy double act McNeill and Pamphilon and the co-creator and star of Dara O'Brien's Go 8 Bit on Dave.

Sophie talks to Olivier award-winning actress Jenna Russell about IVF, co-sleeping and shouting at Sir Peter Hall.

Jenna is a hugely successful stage actress and singer who's appeared in numerous musicals and dramas over the years including most recently Fun Home at the Young Vic.  She won an Olivier award for her role in Sunday in the Park with George in 2006 for which she was also nominated for a Tony.

She reprised the role of Michelle Fowler in EastEnders in 2016, leaving earlier this year.

Sophie talks to comedian, writer, actor, improviser, podcaster and downright overachiever Cariad Lloyd.

Cariad was nominated for the Edinburgh Best Newcomer award in 2011 and has gone on to appear in numerous radio and TV shows including Have I Got News for You, QI and Peep Show.. She regularly performs in the hugely successful improv show Austentatious and presents the multi-award winning podcast Griefcast.

Sophie speaks to writer, actor and Osama bin Laden impersonator Lucy Montgomery.

Lucy has appeared in a load of TV and radio shows including The Mighty Boosh, Bo Selecta, The Life of Rock with Brian Pern and Radio 4's spoof phone-in series Down the Line.  She also starred in the critically acclaimed Jerusalem with Mark Rylance at the Royal Court in 2009.

Sophie talks to actress, screenwriter and massively untidy person Sarah Solemani.

Sarah is best known for being 'her' from Him & Her and Renee Zellweger's best friend in Bridget Jones' Baby. She also wrote Episode 4 of the Emmy-nominated HBO show Barry.