You Should've Been Here Last Week

By Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin

They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here's a rundown on how it's done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteem... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

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April 27, 2025 Sam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself in the face!
Sam Serrano - Started doing stand up comedy in Liverpool at 13 and is now a rising star in UK comedy. As a gender-fluid and dyspraxic comedian, Sam brings a fresh and unique perspective, leaving audiences in stitches with sharp wit and insightful humour. Sam talks to fellow Liverpudlian comedian Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how their comedy has changed as they've grown.
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April 08, 2025 Geoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the Government
Geoff Rowe - Founder of the UK's biggest comedy festival (Leicester), which led to his order of the British Empire Medal award. Now, as a prime mover behind the Live Comedy Association he wants live comedy to be finally recognised for it's cultural importance to the UK - instead of "glass blowing, folk music and Morris dancing!" Recorded the day before a Government Select Committee announced it will looking at the challenges faced by the UK comedy industry.
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47min
March 23, 2025 Arthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."
On this award-nominated show - Arthur Smith - UK comedy legend on stage, TV and radio for many decades. Currently narrates BBC's Money for Nothing and star of the brilliant Grumpy Old Men. He has also been a West End playwright - An Evening with Gary Lineker - plus singer, poet, presenter and writer.
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Arthur Smith: My first 75 years in Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwEFDog9kzk
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37min
March 10, 2025 UK Comedians - worst heckle stories!
UK circuit comedians Martin Davis, Nick Page, Spring Day, Will Hannigan, Pam Ford, Joe Wells, El Baldiniho and show manager Georgina Sowerby reveal the worst heckles they've suffered, observed or been told about.
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16min
February 23, 2025 Steve and Paul discuss hecklers - you really are not helping!
Respected comics, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts, reflect on hecklers - people in the audience who interrupt during a comedian's performance. This is prompted by one of the UK's biggest comedians, Peter Kay, being recently criticised for throwing out two audience members who heckled him with his own punch line.
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Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-buy-now/paul-ricketts-donation/18294
Email: [email protected]
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44min
February 09, 2025 Esther Manito - Confident UK comics come from private schools!
Esther Manito - the Essex born Anglo-Lebanese comedian quickly became a star of UK TV and radio. The first female comedian to perform at Dubai Opera House, and also a finalist in the 2019 Arab British Centre's Award for Culture, Esther chats about how the comedy bug changed her life.
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Esther on BBC's Live at the Apollo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDXugKYw5F0
Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77
Or Paul Ricketts JokePit account: https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-buy-now/paul-ricketts-donation/18294
Email: [email protected]
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36min
January 12, 2025 Jeff Innocent: "I get stopped for 6 selfies a day, it takes some getting used to..."
On the award nominated show we have Jeff Innocent, who over along career has been voted British Comedian of the Year, Comic's Comic of the Year and Best Live Club Comedian. But, only after online video clips went viral did he find nationwide recognition. Here he talks to Steve and Paul about how this has impacted his life on and off stage.
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Clip of Jeff: https://youtu.be/590gl63lkz4
Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/stevegribs77
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37min
December 15, 2024 Alan Francis: "A comedian is in the room - an actor is in the play!"
Alan Francis, as a comedian and actor has performed on the most prestigious stages in the UK, as well as appearances on TV, film and radio. Plus he's also written for stage, screen and radio including his own show on BBC Radio 4. He talks about the differences in doing all three disciplines.

Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.
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49min
November 24, 2024 Ian Moore: "Why live in a Lego box in Crawley when we could live in a demi chateau in France?"
Mod obsessive, Ian Moore, first rose to the top of UK comedy, then commuted from France to gigs after opening a chambres d'hôtes (B&B). Finally becoming a best selling author and chutney producer! This is the story of one man's escape from the comedy circuit.
Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.
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36min
November 03, 2024 Susan Murray: "The number of funerals I've been to for comics is outrageous."
Comedian Susan Murray has appeared and written for stage, TV and radio during her nearly 30 years in the business. She's also created an online industry booking forum - transforming how her fellow comedians earn a living - and started an annual party where the comedy industry can come together. Watch interviews on our YouTube channel. Support our show! Contributions can be made to Steve Gribbin's Ko-fi account or Paul Ricketts JokePit account. You can also email us.
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29min

FAQs about You Should've Been Here Last Week:

How many episodes does You Should've Been Here Last Week have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.