You Should've Been Here Last Week

By Paul Ricketts and Steve GribbinComedy Society & Culture Stand-Up Comedy Interviews Personal Journals

You Should've Been Here Last Week episodes

November 01 Thanyia Moore - "I didn't choose comedy - comedy chose me!"
Thanyia Moore, award-winning comedian, actor, writer, voice-over artist and presenter known for her fiercely sharp wit. Starting as a dancer, and Hip Hop World Champion, comedy took her from the BBQ to the stage. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview Thanyia performing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5p8aXTgFgo
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40 min
October 18 Pierre Hollins - "The audience is there to be entertained by ideas"
Pierre Hollins is a stand-up comedian and writer, headlining clubs throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Here he talks about how things have changed since the days when a generic stand up comedian was the exotic species on a bill.
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38 min
October 04 Tony De Meur aka Ronnie Golden Tribute
Steve and Paul pay tribute to singer, musician and comedian Tony De Meur, also known as Ronnie Golden, who passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. An alternative comedy pioneer appearing on the Young Ones, he became a beloved musical comedian forming a legendary double act with Barry Cryer. #podcast #comedyvideos #interview
Ronnie Golden and Barry Cryer performing 'Peace and Quiet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA6gJAG0Q6U
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

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25 min
August 09 Andrew White - "Edinburgh Fringe - slog & hardship all part of the favour"
Andrew White, currently in Edinburgh performing his new show to rave reviews, is an in-demand comedian, writer and radio host. He talks about his love for the Edinburgh Fringe, Bournemouth FC, coming out to his family onstage and the power of social media in comedy.
#podcast #comedyvideos #interview
Andrew performing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Op8wDK1cMk&t=7s
Andrew White's 'What a Life!' Edinburgh Fringe review:
https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2026/08/04/61184/andrew_white%3A_what_a_life%21
Book to see Andrew White's 2026 Edinburgh show - 'What a Life!' here:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/andrew-white-what-a-life
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

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37 min
July 19 Paul Sneddon Tribute - A great comic and even greater human being
Paul Sneddon, known by his stage names Vladimir McTavish and Bob Doolally, was a Scottish stand-up comedian, columnist and actor. Paul, who bestroded the Scottish and UK comedy scene for 40 years, died recently. This is an emotional and heartfelt tribute with contributions from friends/fellow comedians. Paul was a man equally beloved by fellow performers and audiences alike.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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39 min
July 12 Charmian Hughes - "I'm the tortoise of comedy"
Charmian Hughes left a job in advertising to become a clown. But unable to uphold the mime vow of silence, ran away to play stand-up comedy clubs throughout the UK and internationally. An early female stand up ‘When Comedy Was Alternative’, after 4 decades Charmian's still looking forward with undimmed optimism.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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46 min
June 21 Christian Schulte-Loh - "It's not funny first, it's trust, then likeability"
Christian Schulte-Loh is an international stand-up act from Germany who has performed in more than twenty countries. But he learned his craft in the UK before becoming a star at home. He talks about how he performs to audiences across the world in three different languages.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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47 min
June 07 Dave Vickers - "After 40 years in comedy, I'm having the last laugh and retire"
Dave Vickers, comedy promoter and the beating heart of Banana Cabaret - one of the UK's longest running comedy clubs - stopped the night at the end of May. Dave explains how since 1983 'The Banana' was at the vanguard of the alternative comedy movement, and continued through the golden age of live standup.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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38 min
May 12 Rachel Fairburn - "One clip, 1.8 million views and Alec Baldwin is following me!"
On the twice award nominated show it's Rachel Fairburn, star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla podcast, started in comedy via Tony Blair's New Deal. She talks about the north/south divide, Alec Baldwin and what happens on the female comics' WhatsApp group.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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43 min
April 28 UK Comedians Pay - How can they survive the cost of living crisis?
On this twice award nominated show it's time to talk about money, UK comedians pay has remained generally static over the last 30 years! But everything else has gone up. How can comedians find ways to increase pay in the unique comedy industry - where supply and demand is not in their favour? Steve and Paul talk about ways that this could happen.
You can watch full interviews with UK comedians on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UshouldvebeenHerelastweek

Give £5, £10 or £20 now and help CALM in their fight against suicide: https://www.justgiving.com/page/podomedy-stay-tuned
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48 min

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