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This episode is a collection of our favourites bits from season 3. All the music in this season is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, check out all his music on Spotify and Youtube. Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored by Grassandco.com (http://grassandco.com/) . use offer code HOUR to get 25% off and free shipping.

Comedian, writer and actress Hannah Gadsby's 2018 comedy special Nanette brought her worldwide attention gaining critical acclaim including a Peabody Award and Emmy. Nanette is currently available to stream on Netflix. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored by Grassandco.com (http://grassandco.com/) . use offer code HOUR to get 25% off and free shipping.

Stand-up comic and serial podcaster Ed Gamble is a regular on Mock the Week and Taskmaster. Check out his Podcast Off Menu which he presents with James Acaster.  All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored by http://Grassandco.com. use offer code HOUR to get 25% off and free shipping.

Comedian, writer and actor Katherine Ryan has become one the most recognisable comics in Britain, a regular on just about every panel show on TV she's also written and starred in Netflix series The Duchess. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. Produced by Dan Quick

Stand-up comedian and presenter Adam Hills is best known to British audiences as the host of Channel 4's 'The Last Leg'. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from Waiting For Smith on Spotify and follow him on social media. June's Journey -  http://onelink.to/ykz5f2  Produced by Dan Quick

Actress, comedian, writer, mental health campaigner, Ruby Wax has done it all. Her latest book 'And now for the good news: To the future with Love' is available to buy now. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. June's Journey -  http://onelink.to/ykz5f2  Grass and Co. (https://grassandco.com/pages/hour) Produced by Dan Quick

Best known as TV’s supervet, Noel has been a pioneer when it comes to operating on animals. In 2009 he became the first veterinary surgeon in the world to successfully apply a amputation prothesis to a cat who had lost both it’s front paws. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. June's Journey -  http://onelink.to/ykz5f2  https://grassandco.com/pages/hour Produced by Dan Quick

Two time Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson is one of Britains most celebrated actors as well as being a human rights and environmentalism activist. Harrys.com/hour (https://www.harrys.com/hour) June's Journey -  http://onelink.to/ykz5f2  All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. Produced by Dan Quick  

Season 3 will launch on November 4th.

This episode is a collection of our favourites bits from season 2. We hope you've enjoyed this season, we'll be back later in the year with season 3. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, check out his latest release 'Lines of Love' here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B6h4jBDvqM Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored by https://www.wearewild.com/ use offer code 'Hour' for 20% off   and Best Fiends - available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. and Walk With Us, the new podcast by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, available now.

One of Britains most prolific screenwriters and television producers Russell T Davies will be best known to some as the creator of the seminal LGBT series 'Queer as Folk', others will know him best as the writer, show runner and executive producer of Dr Who. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. Produced by Dan Quick

A stand up comedian, actor and writer Alan has been ever present on our screens since 1997 when he first appeared as the magician come sleuth Jonathan Creek. Perhaps best known as the only permanent panellist on comedy quiz show QI Alan wrote his first book in 2009, his new book ‘Just Ignore Him’ will be available from 3rd September. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends - available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Comedian, author and former doctor, Adam is best know for his book 'This is Going to Hurt' based on his diaries from his time as a doctor. The book jumped immediately to number 1 in the Sunday Times bestsellers list and stayed there for over a year. Adam's latest book 'Dear NHS' is a collection of (109) letters to the NHS written by a group of contributors – including Stephen Fry, Dame Mary Beard, Sir Paul McCartney and Emilia Clarke. The book is available at all good book stores and websites. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.  Produced by Dan Quick

Best know for his television roles in Homeland, The Night Manager and more recently the DC Universe, David Harewood trained at RADA and became the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre in 1997.  You can currently see David in Supergirl  on Sky 1 or find his documentary 'Psychosis and Me' online. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.  Produced by Dan Quick This episode is sponsored by http://stitchfix.co.uk/Hour  and Best Fiends - available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Florence Pugh is one of Hollywoods most exciting young actors. At 18 she starred in The Falling and has since gone on to have roles in Lady Macbeth, Fighting with My Family and most recently Little Women for which she received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Florence will next be seen alongside Scarlett Johansson in Marvels Black Widow. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. and This episode is sponsored by https://grassandco.com/pages/hour and http://tails.com/sueperkins Produced by Dan Quick

At just 25 Paapa Essiedu became the first black actor in the history of the RSC to play Hamlet. Since then he has performed in a number of Shakespeare productions and can currently be seen in the acclaimed BBC drama ‘I May Destroy You’ and Sky Atlantics latest hit ‘Gangs of London’. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. and This episode is sponsored by https://grassandco.com/pages/hour and https://gymshark.com/sueperkins This episode contains strong language. Produced by Dan Quick

Presenter, podcaster and author James O'Brien is best known for his LBC radio show where his combative style and willingness to challenge the establishment has made him one of Britains best known radio personalities. You can listen to James' Podcast Full Disclosure where ever you get your podcasts from and hear him on LBC weekdays  10.00 - 1.00pm. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. This episode contains strong language. Produced by Dan Quick

Angry comedic rants, surreal humour and a larger than life personality is how most people think of Johnny Vegas. Michael Pennington, the man behind Johnny is quite different. On this episode Sue speaks to Michael about his community work during lockdown, auditioning for Hollywood films and what he plans to do when the zombie apocalypse starts. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. This episode contains strong language and adult content. Produced by Dan Quick

Perhaps not the agony aunts that the nation needs but the agony aunts that we deserve. The Joan and Jericha podcast has been a revelation since it’s launch in 2018. On this episode Sue is joined by Joan and Jericho to find out how they’ve been coping with lockdown as well as giving top tips for anyone struggling with relationship issues during this time. The Joan and Jericha podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all the usual podcast platforms. You can pre-order their new book ‘Why He Turns Away: Do's and Don'ts from Joan and Jericha’ now, before it publishes on the 29th of October  All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. This episode contains strong language and adult content. Produced by Dan Quick

Season 2 of 'Sue Perkins: An Hour or So With...' will return on the 10th June.

In this special Covid-19 episode Sue speaks with Dr Katie Sanderson about her experience as an NHS Doctor working on the front line of the pandemic. Katie has set-up a charity auction to raise money for PPE, you can bid on the lots here - https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail/auction_id/4263#none or find out more information at https://www.asksformasks.co.uk/ the auction is open until Thursday 14th May when Sue will be hosting a virtual auction at 20:15 on the Ask for Masks YouTube channel. An Hour or So With... will return for our second season next month. As always our fabulous music is supplied by Waiting For Smith, follow him on social media and check out his music on Spotify. Produced by Dan Quick

In this episode we revisit the best bits of season 1, from Sue educating Mary on ‘What a podcast is’ to Asim Chaudhry talking about the origins of Chabuddy G. All the music in this episode and this series is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. Produced by Dan Quick

Tim Harford is an economist, journalist and broadcaster. He is author of “Fifty Things That Made the Modern Economy”, “Messy”, and the million-selling “The Undercover Economist” Check out Tim’s latest podcast ‘Cautionary Tales’ where ever you get your podcasts from.  All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. Produced by Dan Quick

Creator of ‘The Thick of It’ and ‘Veep’, writer / director of ‘In the Loop and The Death of Stalin Armando Iannucci really doesn’t need an introduction. This conversation was recorded in the summer of 2017. Armando’s latest film ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ is scheduled to be released on the 24th January in the UK and the 8th May in the US. All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. This episode contains adult content and language Produced by Dan Quick

A pioneer of the podcast medium, Adam Buxton forms half of the duo Adam and Joe with film maker Joe Cornish. Having started in 2015 'The Adam Buxton Podcast' is one of the most popular UK podcasts in the charts today. Search for it where ever you get your podcasts from.  All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. This episode contains adult content and language. Produced by Dan Quick

Performing comedy since the age of 13, Mae was something of a prodigy receiving her first Canadian Comedy Award nomination at the age of 15 and making her TV debut at 16. Mae moved to the UK in 2011 and has been seen regularly on BBC3, Channel 4 as well as writing for BBC Radio 4. She has recently finished production on her new show ‘Feel Good’ which will be available early next year on Channel 4 and Netflix. You can find out more at https://www.maemartin.net/ The music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. This episode contains adult language and themes. Produced by Dan Quick

As the producer behind Spitting Image, QI, Blackadder and The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy John Lloyd has an unrivalled CV. During this conversation Sue and John discuss not only his career in TV and Radio but also education, children and consciousness. The music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, you can check out more of ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. Produced by Dan Quick

Comedian, writer and director, Stewart Lee is one of the most revered stand-ups in Britain.  Stewart will be on tour from late 2019 through the first half of 2020. His new book ‘March of the Lemmings’ is available now, you can find out more at - https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/ The music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. This episode contains adult language and themes. Produced by Dan Quick

Asim Chaudhry is best known for playing Chabuddy G in the mockumentary series People Just Do Nothing. Asim and Sue discuss the origins of the Bafta Award winning comedy and what influenced the creation of Chabudz. The music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, you can check out more of ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify. This episode contains adult language and themes. Produced by Dan Quick

Mary Berry is a national treasure, best known to younger generations from ‘The Great British Bake Off’ but Mary’s first TV series was broadcast in the early 70s. Her first book ‘The All Colour Cookbook’ sold over 2 million copies and is considered one of the best cook books ever published. Mary discusses her career, family life and her experience on Bake Off with Sue. The music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’. Produced by Dan Quick

For the inaugural episode of ‘Sue Perkins: An hour or so with…’ Sue is joined by the finest dressed film maker in Hollywood. Paul Feig made his name as creator of the critically acclaimed tv show ‘Freaks and Geeks’ before directing a number of smash hit comedy movies including Bridesmaids, Spy and The Heat. Paul talks to Sue about his early movie memories, the success of Bridesmaids and the criticism of his 2016 Ghostbusters reboot. Paul’s latest film ‘Last Christmas’ is out in the UK on the 15th November and the US on the 8th November 2019. This conversation contains adult language. The music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’. Produced by Dan Quick

Sue Perkins invites a series of special guests for an intimate chat about their lives, passions and career as they strip away formalities and indulge in some good old-fashioned conversation.