Podcast appearances and mentions of Dawn French

Fearne's been thinking a lot lately about how much of her life she's spent people pleasing as a result of wanting to be liked. So today, how to break free from the ‘good girl' your family, friends, colleagues, and society expect you to be...In this episode –-Louise Redknapp clarifies why being described as ‘nice' isn't a compliment and how she's gone about making people see her as a multi-faceted human-Paloma Faith pinpoints the ways women make themselves smaller in order to make others feel more comfortable-Sophie Ellis-Bextor explains how she's learnt to navigate mum guilt while not minimising the importance of her career-Natasha Bedingfield talks about the powerful effects of physically speaking your truth and voicing your needs-Afua Hirsch reflects on how colonisation in her native country Ghana has affected her notions of what it means to be good, pure woman-Florence Given explores not letting outside opinion dictate who you are and how to stop feeling the need to defend or explain yourself-Dawn French waxes lyrical about the joy of getting things wrong and embracing imperfection-Emily Atack explains how online abuse almost broke her, but ultimately strengthened her resolve to be an even bolder version of herselfListen to the full episodes here –Louise RedknappPaloma FaithSophie Ellis BextorNatasha BedingfieldAfua HirschFlorence GivenDawn FrenchEmily Atack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lynda La Plante - the writer, producer and creator of landmark dramas Widows and Prime Suspect - is Gyles's guest today. Lynda is the powerhouse behind some of the UK's most watched television, and she's also the powerhouse behind this episode of Rosebud - which is full of brilliant stories to make you gasp, laugh and cry. From her childhood growing up on the outskirts of Merseyside in a family tainted by tragedy, to her days at Rada and her first career as an actress, to her experiences trying to conceive and finally adopting her son - Gyles hears the full story of Lynda's remarkable life. Lynda's memoirs, Getting Away With Murder, are out in paperback, and the audiobook is also out now - with star turns from Dawn French and Helen Mirren. Her new novel, Crucified, is also just out. Thank you to Lynda for this wonderful interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Red Nose Day! The 40th anniversary of Comic Relief, no less, so Rob and Guy took time from their busy schedule prepping series 4 of Britcom Goes to the Movies to release a Red Nose Day special in which they run down their top five Comic Relief comedy moments. There have been so many great sketches and live comedy moments over the course of the last 40 years since Richard Curtis and Lenny Henry set up the charity. Who can forget Dawn French snogging Hugh Grant, Billy Connolly dancing around Trafalgar Square in the buff, and of course, Hale and Pace putting a red nose on their conks and performing The Stonk? Unfortunately, none of those moments made our top five, but you can find out what did by listening to the show! You can find all the sketches mentioned below, but if you don't want to spoil the experience, look away now! —————————————————— Call the Midwife - One Born Every Minute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSOGQmidkyc Kurupt FM with Ed Sheeran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQFHcChNfw Only Fools & Horses with David Beckham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7YBuMhKhXE&t=25s Ricky Gervais Africa Appeal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRMdnJOKZe4&t=137s Alan Partridge and Tony Maloney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izLQGnAvvac&t=26s Tony Ferrino and Bjork perform Short term Affair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GnAn0oxvVY Brent and Johnson - Equality Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmTV62mE1PA Alan Partridge Comic Relief Mid Morning Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmywrDBW3Us Men Behaving Badly and Kylie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZtkzeNb5H0 Comic Relief Balnkety Blank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUC4un_G5AA&t=32s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Danny Hurst is joined by Ronnie Golden, aka Tony De Meur, of the post-punk pub rock band The Fabulous Poodles. They had several hits and appeared regularly on TV and radio. The Fabulous Poodles supported many bands including The Ramones and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Later, Ronnie transitioned into stand-up, comedy, acting and song-writing. He worked with Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders and was in The Young Ones, The Fourth Protocol and more. Later, he collaborated with comedy legends such as Arthur Smith, Rich Hall and, until his death, Barry Cryer, with whom he performed regularly as a double-act. Ronnie shares some fascinating stories about his career, the people he has worked with and his influences. He also explains how he learned maths through music and how the Comedy Store and The Comic Strip Presents… changed British comedy. If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos. KEY TAKEAWAYS Despite writing a lot of music Ronnie, like many other musicians, cannot read music. Ronnie learned maths through music, he explains how during the episode. Never turn down the chance to do something new. Repeatedly, Ronnie took on projects despite not having 100% of the skills required. He simply learned what he needed to know. All performers have bad days, including Bob Dylan. Ronnie shares what it was like to see Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix and more perform in small London venues. A lot of the comedy of the 80s came out of people being sick of the Tories. In the 60s, going up west and to Denmark Street was a buzz. Today, London has become so corporate that it has lost much of its character. BEST MOMENTS “From doing comedy songs, I developed repartee, and it became a mix of stand-up and music.” “I recognised the mathematics in music, and I connected with it. 12 bar blues and that kind of stuff.” “I bought myself a harmonica, and I didn't take it out of my mouth for about a week until I learned it.” “You´ve got to trust yourself.” “That´s the way Dylan works – he likes to surprise himself.” “In the 60s, it was a complete buzz.” “I see less of places that I used to love going to and everything’s changed.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://x.com/ronniegolden1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Golden HOST BIO Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurstfacebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720

Bear with us this month, listeners, as we take a left turn down Duckett's Passage to talk about something a little different from our usual classic British horror. Nicholas Simon Lyndhurst, born April 1961, is an English actor who began his career as a child actor and is best known for his role as Rodney Trotter in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, which ran from 1981 to 2003.PART ONE: Tonight's first topic covers his role as the time-travelling bigamist Gary Sparrow in the British sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart. Created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and produced by the BBC, Goodnight Sweetheart ran from 1993 to 1999, broadcasting a total of six series. The sitcom follows Gary Sparrow, an accidental time traveller living a double life through a time portal that connects 1990s London with 1940s wartime London. While the show's creators, who also made Birds of a Feather and The New Statesman, wrote most of the episodes, we chose to watch series six, episode one ("Mine's a Double") and episode five ("The 'Ouses in Between") because they had at least a tenuous link to our podcast's premise. These episodes were written by Gary Lawson and John Phelps (as a writing team) and Geoff Rowley, respectively. ‘Sweetheart featured Victor McGuire as Ron Wheatcroft, Gary's best friend in every episode of the show. McGuire is best known for playing Jack Boswell in Carla Lane's Bread. Related to our areas of interest, he appeared in an episode of Chernobyl, was a bar patron in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, played Police Officer No. 1 in 2005's Hellraiser: Hellworld, and portrayed Gerald Hardy in the 2012 Daniel Radcliffe version of The Woman in Black.Dervla Kirwan played Gary's wartime love interest and later wife, Phoebe, in the first three series before being replaced by Elizabeth Carling. Carling was briefly engaged to Neil Morrissey, whom she met while both were in the oft-mentioned Boon; she also appeared alongside him in an episode of the BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly. After ‘Sweetheart, she released an album of wartime covers, also titled Goodnight Sweetheart. Similarly, the role of Gary's modern-day wife, Yvonne, was initially played by Michelle Holmes, who rose to prominence as Sue, one of the babysitters in Rita, Sue and Bob Too. After three seasons, she was replaced by Emma Amos, who appeared in Vera Drake, Bridget Jones's Diary, and an episode of Murder Most Horrid with Dawn French (cue Jon singing the theme tune). We've mentioned "Rear of the Year" a few times on this show, so it's worth noting that Amos was (according to Wikipedia — although Ross can't verify this) voted as having "TV's Best Legs" by readers of The Economist. PART TWO:We also listened to Channel Crossing by Rosemary Timperley. This was an episode of Haunted: Stories of the Supernatural, which ran for several years on the BBC World Service in the early 1980s and has since had a second life on Radio 4 Extra (thanks to Mysterious Magpie on YouTube for sharing some of these stories so we count listen to review it today). Rosemary Timperley was an author of over sixty novels and hundreds of short stories and feature articles, best known for her classic ghost stories The Mistress in Black and Christmas Meeting. Although primarily a mainstream writer, Timperley wrote numerous short stories that explored different aspects of the supernatural. She was well known for editing five volumes in a series of ghost story anthologies. Timperley also wrote several acclaimed radio and television scripts, and her short story Harry has been adapted to film multiple times.This episode featured Nicholas Lyndhurst as Jack, Peter Sallis as Edward, Patsy Rowlands as Frances, Gregory de Polnay as Gregory, and Sonia Fraser as Annabelle. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah kindly allowed Jo to turn the tables and interview her for Real Folk, so you can find out about Sarah's life for a change. 'The Sarah O'Connell Show' is a YouTube sensation with her celebrity guests ranging from Hollywood stars like Keanu Reeves, comedians/national treasures such as our wonderful Dawn French and of course musicians like Darren Hayes from Savage Garden, to name but a few.  Jo and Sarah's chinwag veers from the surreal to the sublime, covering life, death and everything in between. Watch, love and subscribe to her amazing interviews here: www.youtube.com/@SarahOConnellShow 

Campaign's editorial team take to the studio clad in Christmas jumpers and novelty antlers to chat about this year's crop of festive ads. A wave of ads have dropped over the last few weeks, including the likes of John Lewis, Waitrose, McDonald's, M&S, Coca-Cola, Amazon, Tesco and Sainsbury's.In this episode, the team discusses some standout work as well as other spots that didn't quite hit the mark. Guests also debate whether John Lewis still holds the yard stick when it comes to quality Christmas ads, argue the value of revisiting old strategies and praise the power of music.Campaign's tech editor Lucy Shelley is joined by Maisie McCabe, UK editor, Alessandra Scotto di Santolo, creativity and culture editor, and Charlotte Rawlings, senior creativity reporter.Further reading:‘Wonderful nostalgia', ‘little annoyances', ‘brilliantly chosen track': creatives react to John Lewis Christmas adJohn Lewis Christmas ad depicts 'magical journey of memories' between sistersWaitrose & Partners campaign conjures up star-studded festive mysteryMcDonald's lights up festive season with ‘satisfying' Christmas campaignSainsbury's and the BFG serve up a 'phizz-whizzing' Christmas feastGingerbread-fuelled Tesco ad touches on grief during the festive periodCoca-Cola unveils ‘Holidays are coming' ad made by AIAmazon's Christmas campaign puts theatre caretaker's talent centre stageM&S Food's Sharry Cramond hails consistency as Dawn French's festive fairy returnsM&S Clothing & Home ad imagines Christmas inside a snow globeFind Waldo in Etsy's holiday campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis week is Madison's spooky month pick with Coraline from 2009! The creator profile this week is Dakota Fanning! https://www.instagram.com/thebonsaimoviecrew/https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrewhttps://discord.gg/8jCPe8T2kT

Stuart Maconie presents Loose Ends from the North Cornwall Book Festival in St Endellion. He is joined by Patrick Gale, Tom Allan, Anna Keirle and Tim Smit, and there's music from the multi-instrumentalist Angeline Morrison.Patrick Gale is the author of the Emmy award-winning BBC drama Man in an Orange Shirt and novels including A Place Called Winter, A Perfectly Good Man and Notes From An Exhibition. He's been the Artistic Director of the North Cornwall Book Festival since it began in 2012. He joins Loose Ends to tell us all about his final year in the role. Born in Scotland and armed only with an English degree, Tom Allan turned his back on his desk-based city job and headed west, where a life out in the open air beckoned. Now a full-time thatcher and writer, Tom's book On The Roof tells tales of craftmanship from around the world and he joins Stuart to talk nitches, yealms and exactly what to do with a biddle. Anna Keirle is stand-up, writer and actor who has been working the comedy circuit for over 20 years performing from Cornwall to Edinburgh and beyond. She co-wrote and starred in Radio 4's Wosson Cornwall alongside Dawn French, and faced Anne Robinson when she took on - and won - The Weakest Link. Former archaeologist-come-songwriter-come-producer-come-entrepreneur Sir Tim Smit KBE once sheltered from the Cornish rain in an estate agents while on holiday - and ended up buying a house. After relocating to Cornwall, he came across someone who needed a little archaeology expertise for some overgrown and neglected land... and the Lost Gardens of Heligan were reborn. Spotting a disused pit a little further up the road, and - one night in the local pub later - plans for the Eden Project were formed. Opening in 2001, the Project has contributed over £1.9 billion to the Cornish economy. And there's music from Angeline Morrison, who joins us to play Fair Maid In Bedlam and the haunting Unknown African Boy. Angeline has been unearthing the voices of black ancestors whose footprint has been missing from the collected British folk history. Affectionately referred to as 're-storying', the result of her work - 2022's The Sorrow Songs - drew acclaim across the board, praising her “courage in reconstructing folk repertoire” as “truly revolutionary”. Presenter: Stuart Maconie Producer: Elizabeth Foster Production Co-ordinator: Lydia Depledge-MillerPhoto: Drew Shearwood

Alison Moyet chats to Steve Coats-Dennis about her return to the West End stage with Smaller: from working with Dawn French and being directed by Kathy Burke to writing songs from her character and performing a Robbie Williams medley!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy fall down the deepest of rabbit holes as they honor and revere the anniversary of the first of many stop-motion masterpieces coming out of Laika, Coraline. With its 15th anniversary being celebrated in theaters, the ghost hosts take on the task of reliving the wonder and macabre that this family-friendly film gave. Director Henry Selick offers fans of the Neil Gaiman novella a treat for the eyes as his orchestration of the stop-motion work proved to be something that will change the industry forever. So pull up a chair, take out your pens, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's episode of The Filmlosophers! (Quick Edit: we had some audio issues this week, so we apologize and ask that you please mind some of the gaps and echoes. Thank you!)

We're back with another Second Helpings episode! As you know - mum's chicken soup only comes out for the big guns and this week's guest was no exception. Soup was demanded and joyfully served for the brilliant Dawn French to commence an evening of intriguing and confessional conversation. A fellow foodie, Dawn told us all about what makes the Cornish pasty, her favourite eating spots in Cornwall, making ‘breakfast cake' in lockdown and her experience of boarding school dinners and butter. We talked about disastrous auditions, a shared love of Drag race and falling in love. What a delight it was! Next week's episode is with a father and daughter duo extraordinaire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Return from Oz!! Sophie is back after her tour Down Under, and she has a LOT of stories to tell you about it, including: How to survive a long-haul flight with your family intact (just) and a dream-come-true mid-flight exchange with one of Sophie's comedy heroes, Dawn French. Want to win a FREE ICONIC MASCARA? Submit your parenting tale to tiredandtested@acast.com - and if we pick yours, we'll send you a free mascara!Tickets for Sophie's 'work in progress' show at the Edinburgh Fringe are here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is the writer, actress and comedian Helen Lederer. Helen began as a stand-up comedian in the “comedy swamp” of the 1980s, where women were like hen's teeth and rose to fame with her sloaney girl at the bar in the BBC Comedy ‘Naked video'. Then came Saturday Night Live, The Young Ones, French and Saunders and Bottom with Rik Mayall. But she's probably best known as Catriona the dippy journalist in the TV series Absolutely Fabulous.It was after writing her first novel, Losing It, that Helen set up the Comedy Women In Print prize to put funny women's writing on the map and help ensure the next generation wouldn't have to put up with the lack of recognition she endured. (Also, she was pissed off!)Now the woman Dawn French calls “the third funniest woman in the world” has written a hilarious and frequently painful memoir about surviving that swamp, Not That I'm Bitter. She tells truths, she names names and she gives herself an absolute hiding!Helen and I got together over a Zoom cuppa to discuss life as the lone woman on the 80s comedy circuit and why being a pioneer is all very well, but she'd rather have had mainstream success! She also talked about professional jealousy, not “being in the A team”, fear of authority, why she's spent her life on a diet (remember Limmits biscuits?!) And being tougher on herself than anyone else.* You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org, including Not That I'm Bitter by Helen Lederer and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me.* If you enjoyed this episode and you fancy buying me a coffee, pop over to my page on buymeacoffee.com• And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com• The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls @ Pineapple Audio Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘If you don't laugh, you'll cry', as the saying goes. These heightened emotions often sit very close to each other, and there's a split second where we can decide whether to despair, or to see the funny side of a situation. Today, Fearne revisits Happy Place conversations that highlight the crossroads where people have decided to cope with shitty incidents by laughing at them, or at themselves. Amongst other guests, Adele Roberts tells the absurd story of what happened to her stoma the night before running the London Marathon, and Dawn French chats about owning the moments you were a bit of a twat. ...and for a really good laugh, there are some behind the scenes outtakes as Fearne attempted to record some calming – and unexpectedly erotic – sleepy stories for the Happy Place app... Listen to Fats Timbo's episode Listen to Adele Roberts' episode Listen to Dawn French's episode Listen to Vicky Pattison's episode Download the Happy Place app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perfection has taken on a life of its own in recent years. Dawn French worries that the pursuit of perfection is stopping us from being who we are, and from making mistakes we can grow from. In this chat, Fearne and Dawn explore why when we have low tolerance for others making mistakes, we're likely judging ourselves for our mistakes too. So, in order to have more self-compassion, we have to talk about the cringey times we've held inside for fear for being shamed. They also discuss the best ways to apologise when we're in the wrong, and to allow space for robust debate that might just change our minds. Plus, why it's so important to be able to say “I don't know”. Dawn's book, The Twat Files, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Newman is Ian Hislop's writing partner and the award winning Sunday Times cartoonist. He has worked for Private Eye since 1981 and has been the cartoonist for The Sunday Times since 1989. He was The Cartoon Art Trust's Cartoonist of the Year in 1997, 1998, 2005 and 2016 and he won the Sports Journalists' Association's Cartoonist of the Year award in 2005, 2007 and 2009. Nick's scriptwriting career with Ian Hislop includes Spitting Image (from 1984-89), Dawn French's Murder Most Horrid, The Harry Enfield Show (with the creation of Tim Nice-But-Dim), the BBC1 film Gobble and the sitcom My Dad's the Prime Minister. In 2008 their film A Bunch of Amateurs starring Burt Reynolds was chosen for the Royal Film Performance, before being adapted for the stage. In 2014 their film The Wipers Times won the Broadcast Press Guild Award for best single drama and was nominated for a BAFTA, before its stage adaptation and sell-out tour .Nick Newman is guest number 376 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow Nick Newman on Twitter @ncknwmn & Instagram @nicknewmancartoons .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to wizarding world of Pop Culture Purgatory!!! This week we continue our Hogwarts Expressway straight into wizardry hell with 2004's Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban, directed by Alfonso Cuaron and starring David Thewlis, Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Richard Griffths, Fiona Shaw, Harry Melling, Robert Hardy, Maggie Smith, Matthew Lewis, Robbie Coltrane, Dawn French, Jame & Oliver Phelps, Julie Walters, Mark Williamsm Chris Rankin, Bonnie Wright, Alan Rickman, David Bradley and Warwick Davis. Thanks for checkin us out and if you'd like find the rest of our back episodes go to podbean.com Outro track "The Knight Bus" Composed and Conducted by John Williams https://youtu.be/xTCuIM3w9E4?si=XTbqdkGORNJKJx9D  

On today's episode, we're heading over to the Other World for a rousing performance from circus mice, but along the way, we'll learn about ourselves and find out that things aren't always what they seem, while we revisit the stop motion banger that is Coraline (2009), celebrating its 10 year anniversary!! This movie was directed by Henry Sellick and adapted from a dark fantasy children's novel written by Neil Gaiman.This movie stars Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and Ian McShaneIntro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into the captivating realm of "Hey, Did You See This One?" as we uncover the enchantment of Coraline (2009) in our latest episode! Join our engaging discussion with special guest Cassandra Hodgins, as we explore the intricacies of this animated masterpiece. From Coraline's mesmerizing visuals to its hauntingly beautiful narrative, this episode is a must-watch for film enthusiasts. Subscribe now for a delightful blend of film analysis, lively conversation, and Coraline's magical allure! #Coraline #AnimatedMasterpiece #FilmDiscussion #HeyDidYouSeeThisOne #CinematicEnchantment Please remember to like, comment, subscribe and click that notification bell for all our updates! It really helps us out! Starring: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith David & Ian McShane Directed By: Henry Selick Synopsis: While exploring her new home, a girl named Coraline (Dakota Fanning) discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that closely mirrors her own but, in many ways, is better. She rejoices in her discovery, until Other Mother (Teri Hatcher) and the rest of her parallel family try to keep her there forever. Coraline must use all her resources and bravery to make it back to her own family and life. Watch LIVE at: https://www.twitch.tv/heydidyouseethisone every Thursday at 8 PM EST Audio version of the show: Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-did-you-see-this-one/id1712934175 YouTube Audio Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD6BOSx2RcKuP4TogMPKXRMCxqfh5k9IU&si=umIaVrghJdJEu2AR #CoralineAnalysis #FilmPodcast #StopMotionMagic #HeyDidYouSeeThisOneDiscussion #CinematicConversation #CassandraHodginsGuest #MovieEnchantment #AnimatedFilmInsights #FilmLoversChat #SubscribeNow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone/message

Andy de la Tour stars in a new drama by Ian Billings about the politically volatile period that saw the rise of the alternative comedy movement.Based on true events, the story follows the fate of fictionalised comedy duo, Erica and Ernie, an anarchic, free-form homage to Morecambe and Wise, who are about to make their performance debut.Comedy Club ….. Andy de la Tour Ernie ….. James McNicholas Erica ….. Emma Sidi Tommy ….. Don Gilet Ernie's mum ….. Rhiannon Neads Ronnie Williams ….. Samuel James Chicken Shop Owner ….. Tyler Cameron Mr Melter ….. Zachary Lowe-McAlley Anthony ….. Josh Bryant-Jones Marxist Juggler ….. Ian Billings Welsh Gwen ….. Carys Eleri TV Presenter ….. Rosie MellettPiano and trumpet played by Peter RingroseDirected by Gemma JenkinsAndy de la Tour, one of the original performers at The Comedy Store, acts as a guide through this chaotic world.Deftly blended into the drama are the archived voices of: Eddie Izzard, Arthur Smith, Ben Elton, Ade Edmundson, Arnold Brown, Alexei Sayle, Harry Enfield, Helen Lederer, Cliff Shaw, Tony Allen, Pauline Melville, Jenny Éclair, John Dowie, Jo Brand, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Nigel Planer and Rik Mayall.This drama was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

Sarah Desmeules, aka Lady Boo, sells handpicked vintage and handmade jewellery from her home, online and at south London markets. She's known for her bold, bright unapologetic clothing that makes you feel great. Her catchphrase is ‘Dress for fun, dress for you. I salute you'! Dawn French is a fan - she recently was seen sporting a dress made entirely from tea towels.   Lady Boo opens up her home four times a year for the Boo Open House and lets clients peruse all things vintage whilst eating cake and drinking tea and something stronger from vintage tea cups.  From actress to HR manager to crafter, creator, community maker, Lady Boo is fun and fabulous and offers a bucket-load of fun in this episode and over on her instagram feed.  For Emmeline's bookshelf she recommends A Prayer for Owen Meany. Links to her instagram and others: Lady Boo on instagram Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet! Lady Boo's next open house on publication of this episode is on Feb 17th 2024. DM via instagram to book your spot.  

In this episode, Kensa Broadhurst speaks with Ed Rowe, actor, writer, director and Cornish-speaker, about the Cornish and Cornwall in film and television and the importance of telling authentic stories about Cornwall and its people. Host: Kensa Broadhurst Guest: Ed Rowe Language: Cornish and English Links to people and productions mentioned in the episode: Ed is on Twitter: @Kernow_King The website https://paloresproductions.co.uk/ gives information about the short film ‘Mab Hudel' and the ‘Cornish Caretakers' production for schools. The Radio 4 Comedy Programme ‘Wosson Cornwall' was broadcast earlier in 2023. Actors included Ed and Dawn French. It was produced by Simon Nicholls. Episodes available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001l982/episodes/player Four short films in Cornish are available on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0dv4crx/cornish-shorts Mark Jenkin's feature films are ‘Bait' and ‘Enys Men'. Mark is on Twitter @Mark_Jenkin ‘Long Way Back' (2022) was written and directed by Brett Harvey. His brother Simon is Artistic Director of o-region, an Associate Artist at Hall for Cornwall and had a long association with Kneehigh Theatre. In 2022 his show ‘Pride and Prejudice Sort of' was the recipient of the Oliver Award for Best New Comedy. Emma Rice was artistic director of Kneehigh Theatre, before becoming artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe between 2016 – 18, before founding her own theatre company: Wise Children. Tom Jackson Greaves is a choreographer from Cornwall. More information on his work can be found here: https://www.tom-jackson-greaves.com/bio/index.php We would be grateful if you could share your feedback with us on your experience of the Association, the Celtic Students Conference, the Blog and/or the Podcast by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3VHaCFp Music: “Kesh Jig, Leitrim Fancy”, Sláinte, CC BY-SA 3.0 US (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/), freemusicarchive.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/celticstudents/message

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in the second series of this sparkling comedy about two sisters at war, by David Quantick.The first series of Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen? won the Writers' Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk award for Best Radio Sitcom.“Thank you, Mr Quantick – this is nigh on perfect” Radio TimesAnd now Dawn, Jennifer and David return with Series 2.Episode one: Mummy Dearest Lucy, convinced that her mother is Selina, can't take any more - she's going to be an astronaut. Meanwhile, Selina's off to the Palace to collect her OBE, with a jealous Florence in tow. And Mrs Ragnarrok has applied for Danish citizenship.Written by David QuantickFlorence - Dawn French Selina - Jennifer Saunders Mrs Ragnarrok – Meera Syal Lucy – Georgia Tennant All the men - Alistair McGowanProducer: Liz Anstee A CPL production for BBC Radio 4

Yuletide greetings to all! We're back in national tredge territory for our first Christmas special of the year, as we welcome Dawn French to the Dream Restaurant.Dawn French's new book ‘The Twat Files' is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here. Follow Dawn on Instagram @dawnrfrench and Twitter @Dawn_French Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British comedian, actor and writer Adrian Edmondson found fame in the 1980s, playing anarchic medical student Vyvyan alongside Rik Mayall in The Young Ones. They also starred together in Bottom and in The Comic Strip Presents, along with Dawn French and Edmondson's wife Jennifer Saunders. Edmondson went on to star in Filthy Rich & Catflap while taking roles in Blackadder, Absolutely Fabulous and even Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi. His new memoir Berserker! traces his journey through life and comedy, from a Methodist, boarding school upbringing to his loving but complicated relationship with Mayall, who died in 2014.

Oh look who it is!  Jim suggests cuts to Olympic funding, James rails against Children In Need and tries to get a differently-abled ethinic minority fired from his job at the cinema. He also really dislikes Dawn French but we don't get into it. Maybe next week. But not just that, every lucky listener gets to take home some hot sock chat.  There's a new round of Songs of Phrase, leave your answers on the tiktok page @chewthecudpodcast.   *Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*

The hilarious Dawn French has us in stitches and rom-com king Richard Curtis has us in the mood for Christmas, Actually.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for the greatest guests, the day's dealings, and laughs with the listeners, on Virgin Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest has been compared with the Vicar of Dibley, and she doesn't mind one bit! This week, the Reverend Kate Bottley brings all the warmth and humour that Dawn French's character was famous for, and then some. Gabby and Kate discuss all the big topics in this episode: love, death, and skinny dipping! Professor Mike Tipton also joins them to talk about best practices for those who are new to wild swimming, and Kate shares why it's the one hobby she has stuck with. Below are some links to studies Mike references in this episode:The Physiological Society - Cold water immersion: kill or cure?British Journal of Sports Medicine - Cold water therapies: minimising risksBMJ Case Reports - Open water swimming as a treatment for major depressive disorder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CW: suicide; infertilityI know, I know, we don't normally release episodes on a Friday but when you're offered DAWN FRENCH, you release an episode on whatever blimmin' day of the week you can (and preferably all seven of them).I am so delighted to welcome the actor, comedian and bestselling author Dawn French to the podcast. She joins me to talk about being - in her words - 'a bit of a twat', anti-perfectionism, why so many comedians come from military families, how friendship doesn't mean you don't feel jealous and, of course, her lifelong professional and platonic partnership with Jennifer Sauders.We also talk about the death of her father by suicide and what this taught Dawn about grief and survival. And she opens up movingly about years of infertility followed by the decision to adopt her daughter, Billie.An amazing conversation with an amazing person. Thank you so much, Dawn.--The Twat Files by Dawn French is out now and available to buy here.Dawn French Is A Huge Twat (the live show) is touring the UK through the rest of the year. Book your tickets here.--I'm going on tour! To AUSTRALIA, mate! You can now purchase tickets to see me live at Sydney Opera House on 26th February 2024 or the Arts Centre Melbourne on 28th February 2024.--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted and produced by Elizabeth Day. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com--Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpodDawn French @dawnrfrench

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Dive into a world of theatrical splendour with a podcast episode that takes you from the hauntingly beautiful orchestration of Rebecca to the uproarious hilarity of Dawn French Is A Twat at The London Palladium. Directed by the talented Alejandro Bonatto, Rebecca enchants with an orchestral ensemble of 18, featuring a new English translation by Christopher Hampton and Michael Kunze. The allure of this performance draws inspiration from the world-famous novel and the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film of 1940, starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, a cinematic masterpiece that garnered 11 Oscar nominations and secured two wins for Best Picture and Best Cinematography. Embark on an uproarious adventure with comedy royalty Dawn French at The London Palladium in Dawn French Is A Twat, promising an evening of irreverent humour and unparalleled wit. Renowned for her ground-breaking work with Jennifer Saunders in French and Saunders and her iconic role as Geraldine Granger in The Vicar of Dibley, French has left an indelible mark on British comedy. Join the podcast episode for an in-depth exploration of Dawn French's comedic legacy, seamlessly blending humour with poignant reflections on life's joys and challenges.  From the sun-kissed shores of Skopelos to the heart of Nikos' family-run taverna, you'll be transported to a Greek paradise at Mamma Mia! The Party. As the sun sets, indulge in a delectable four-course Greek feast before surrendering to the infectious beats of an ABBA disco, dancing the night away under the glittering lights. Join family and friends for the ultimate Greek holiday experience that promises to linger in your memory. Tune in to this podcast episode for a journey through contrasting yet equally captivating realms of theatre, where the haunting echoes of Rebecca and the uproarious joy of Dawn French Is A Twat paint a vibrant tapestry of the performing arts.

Comedienne and actor Dawn French tells Brendan about many of the sillier moments in her life

Dawn French has been making people laugh as a writer, comedian and actor, for more than 30 years. Her celebrated shows include French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, and Jam and Jerusalem. She joins Emma Barnett to discuss her new book about the hilarious gaffes that she has made in life, as part of her one-woman mission to celebrate what it means to be gloriously, messily human, rather than striving for Instagram-style-perfection. It's one of the things we're most embarrassed to talk about – pain when having sex. This is something that Professor Katy Vincent, academic gynaecologist, and Dr Lydia Coxon, researcher in Pain in Women, are hoping to change. They join Emma alongside BBC presenter Sophie Law to talk about an open panel they held to try and get women to talk about their pelvic pain, and address the taboo around talking about periods, sex and women's pelvic health. 'My Boyfriend Lives with with My Husband,' was the intriguing headline of an article in the Guardian newspaper recently. While Caroline and the children she shares with her husband Niel live in Cheltenham, Neil is living with Caroline's boyfriend in Scotland. Both Caroline and Niel describe their unconventional family living arrangements to Emma, they explain how it came about and why it works for them. The new BBC drama series The Reckoning has started on BBC One. It tells the story of Jimmy Savile, who for decades was one of the UK's most influential celebrities forging friendships with politicians and royalty and raising millions for charity. But after his death in 2011, it transpired he was also one of the country's most prolific sexual predators, abusing hundreds of people, many of them children. The series, which stars Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile, explores how he was able to hide in plain sight and use his celebrity status, powerful connections and fundraising activity to gain uncontrolled access to vulnerable young people. Sam Brown was abused by Savile from the age of 11. Her story is depicted in episode 3 of the series, and she speaks to Emma. Violinist Esther Abrami was handpicked by Julian Lloyd Webber as one of 30 under 30 to watch, and she is the first classical musician to win the ‘Social Media Superstar' category at the Global Awards. With more than 400,000 followers on TikTok, Esther joins Emma to discuss her new album, Cinema. Shirley Ballas is best known for being one of the judges on BBC Strictly Come Dancing and her stellar career in Latin dance that earnt her the title, ‘Queen of Latin'. She joins Krupa Padhy to talk about Strictly, the menopause and her new book, Murder on the Dancefloor. Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Hanna Ward Studio Manager: Tim Heffer

Coraline  is a dark fantasy horror children's novel by British author Neil Gaiman. Gaiman started writing Coraline in 1990, and it was published in 2002 by Bloomsbury and HarperCollins. It was awarded the 2003 Hugo Award for Best Novella, the 2003 Nebula Award for Best Novel, and the 2002 Bram Stoker Award for Best Work for Young Readers. The Guardian ranked Coraline #82 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. It was adapted as a 2009 stop-motion animated film, directed by Henry Selick under the same name.   Coraline is a 2009 American stop-motion animated dark fantasy horror film written and directed by Henry Selick and based on Neil Gaiman's novella of the same name. Produced by Laika as the studio's first feature film, it features the voice talents of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith David, John Hodgman, Robert Bailey Jr., and Ian McShane. The film tells the story of its titular character discovering an idealized parallel universe behind a secret door in her new home, unaware that it contains a dark and sinister secret.   Just as Gaiman was finishing his novella in 2002, he met Selick and invited him to make a film adaptation, as Gaiman was a fan of Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach. When Selick thought that a direct adaptation would lead to "maybe a 47-minute movie", the screenplay had some expansions, like the introduction of Wybie, who was not present in the original novel. Selick invited Japanese illustrator Tadahiro Uesugi to become the concept artist upon discovering his work when looking for a design away from that of most animation. His biggest influences were on the colour palette, which was muted in reality and more colourful in the Other World, similar to The Wizard of Oz. To capture stereoscopy for the 3D release, the animators shot each frame from two slightly apart camera positions. Production of the stop-motion animation feature took place at a warehouse in Hillsboro, Oregon. Bruno Coulais composed the film's musical score.   The film was theatrically released in the United States on February 6, 2009 by Focus Features after a world premiere at the Portland International Film Festival on February 5, and received critical acclaim. The film grossed $16.85 million during its opening weekend, ranking third at the box office, and by the end of its run had grossed over $124 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing stop-motion film of all time after Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. The film won Annie Awards for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production, Best Character Design in an Animated Feature Production and Best Production Design in an Animated Feature Production and received nominations for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film. It has since developed a cult following in the years since its release.   Opening Credits; Introduction (1.20); Background History (9.33); Coraline Plot Synopsis (10.37); Book Thoughts (12.26); Let's Rate (31.40); Introducing a Film (33.14); Coraline Film Trailer (36.35); Lights, Camera, Action (38.55); How Many Stars (1:00.24); End Credits (1:02.03); Closing Credits (1:03.30)   Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved   Closing Credits:  Dollhouse by Melanie Martinez.  Taken from the album Cry Baby.  Copyright 2015 Atlantic Records. ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.   All songs available through Amazon Music.  

Did you come along to the Radio X drinks on Wednesday? Was a laugh wasn't it! Such a shame Chris and Dom weren't invited… On this week's episode of the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast, Pippa returned to the studio bringing an end to the lads-lads-lads content, but boy did we have a great week. Our guests were on fine form this week as Paddy McGuinness managed to offend Dom, Chris and Captain Crapbeard all in the same interview. Pippa didn't get off scot-free though, as Dawn French stopped by and challenged her to a wrestling match! Pete & Carl of The Libertines also came by the studio to talk about their new music, and discussed their detective agency, Albion Solutions. We had a double-bill of actors, as Robert Carlyle chatted about the new season of COBRA: Rebellion (which doesn't involve snakes) and Matthew Fox reminisced on the filming of ‘Lost' in gorgeous Hawaii. If six top tier guests aren't enough to get you to click play, we also had the usual silliness, including:More self-hugging as the team listen to Pubcast clips Pippa teaches the team KoreanChris sends a voice note to da bossEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30-10am

This episode is in honour of Davina's upcoming birthday. And there are plenty of things to celebrate this edition. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.Dawn French The Twat Files - https://www.waterstones.com/author/dawn-french/50524Titting About - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/French-Saunders-Titting-About-Podcast/B08JHCBZXBMob - https://www.mob.co.uk/Jimmy Doherty - https://instagram.com/jimmysfarm/?hl=enMaggies - https://www.maggies.org/Beckham - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14524712/Who killed Jill Dando? - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26445771/Life Changing - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-changing/id1561150286Recipes for a Better Menopause - https://www.waterstones.com/book/recipes-for-a-better-menopause/dr-federica-amati/jane-baxter/9781804191439Lancashire Tea - http://www.lancashiretea.co.uk/Bob Mortimer on Desert Island Discs - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00029fvSand and Water - Beth Nielsen Chapman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdcSNruapQk&ab_channel=SamuelCocaine Bear - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14209916/Sightseers - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2023690/Perfect 10 - https://www.instagram.com/perfect10carol/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly 350,000 people have been displaced in Gaza, since Israel launched retaliatory air strikes and created a blockade of the area. In Gaza's hospitals, where thousands of people are being treated, power is running out. Women and children are chief among those affected. Emma speaks to Lyse Doucet, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, Najla Shawa, a humanitarian worker who lives in the west side of Gaza City with her family and Adele Raemer, a grandmother in Israel. Emmy winning actor, Laura Linney, joins Emma Barnett to discuss her new film, The Miracle Club, in which she stars alongside other film icons, Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates. Emma asks her how much she misses playing Wendy Byrde in the much-acclaimed long-running TV series Ozark. 'My Boyfriend Lives with with My Husband,' was the intriguing headline of an article in the Guardian newspaper recently; While Caroline and the children she shares with her husband Niel live in Cheltenham, Niel is living with Caroline's boyfriend in Scotland. Both Caroline and Niel describe their unconventional family living arrangements to Emma and explain how it came about and why it works for them. Dawn French has been making people laugh as a writer, comedian and actor, for more than 30 years. Her celebrated shows include French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, and Jam and Jerusalem. She joins Emma to discuss her new book about the hilarious gaffes that she made in life, as part of her one-woman mission to celebrate what it means to be gloriously, messily human, rather than striving for Instagram-style-perfection. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Rebecca Myatt Studio manager: Steve Greenwood

A death that involves an incident with a massive t**t, where Dawn's body will be laid(ish) to rest and the unforgivable mistake that you could make at her wake which just might result in your own untimely passing. It's the one and only Dawn French's fantasy funeral. R.I.P Dawn. But before that, you can get tickets to see Dawn live in Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Palladium here: lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/jack-and-the-beanstalk/ Want to listen to the show ad-free AND get access to extra episodes every week? Subscribe to 6 Feet Under to get access to special bonus episodes where you can join Kathy as she steps away from fantasy and rifles through your real funeral tales. Visit Where There's A Will There's A Wake on Apple Podcasts or wheretheresawilltheresawake.com to subscribe. A Somethin' Else and Sony Music Entertainment production Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode we dip into the not-so-kid-friendly children's movie "Coraline." Such a good book and such a good movie. It's so creepy and is exactly like the kinds of movies we grew up with.  We honestly had no idea so many well known actors lent their voices to this project. We pair it with Melodramatic Macabre, a rich red blend that we thoroughly enjoyed.Metacritic Score: 80/100Movie Sync Notes: We watch "Coraline" on Amazon Prime. We start "Coraline" 4:17 into the pod, and push play on part two 1:08:02 into the pod.

We are the Vicars Watch Dibley - three female priests who love the Vicar of Dibley and want to talk about how it matches real life! In this episode we chat with the actual real life (actress who portrays) Geraldine Granger - DAWN FRENCH (we can't quite believe it either!) Join us as we desperately try to keep it cool as Dawn shares about Dibley, the causes she supports, and a bit about her own faith. *This episode is marked explicit due to the use of some (moderately) strong language.* ------- Follow us: Instagram @vicarswatchdibley | Twitter @VicarsWatch | Facebook @VicarsWatchDibley Contact us by email at vicarswatchdibley@gmail.com ------- Hosts: Revd Ruthi Gibbons (Twitter @RevRuthi, Instagram @ruthigibbons) Revd Jenny Bland (Twitter @EarlsBartonVic, Instagram @thevicartoday) Revd Cate Thomson (Twitter @catethomson, Instagram @revdcate) Music and editing by Revd Toby Gibbons. ------ Any opinions expressed in this episode are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the Church of England or any other organisations with which we are affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vicars-watch/message

Hello Cuddle Clubbers - this is a short public service announcement to give you a taste of the brilliant Where There's A Will, There's A Wake with Kathy Burke podcast. It's a hilarious, irreverent, dark and sometimes moving podcast where guests see their death brought to life as they plan their final day from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife featuring the likes of Dawn French, James Acaster and Jamali Maddix.If you like what you heard, search ‘Where There's A Will, There's A Wake with Kathy Burke' to listen to the full episode. Available every Tuesday on all major podcast platforms.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cuddleclub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Mullarkey is a renowned comedian and an expert in communication. He began his career as President of Cambridge Footlights and then he teamed up with Mike Myers. Neil has also shared the stage with household names from Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Eric Sykes and Christopher Biggins. He has participated in the Radio 4 shows I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Just A Minute and appeared in Whose Line Is It Anyway, QI and two Austin Powers movies. In 1985 he and Mike Myers founded the Comedy Store Players and Neil can often be found improvising at the venue on Sundays. He now teaches improv and other theatre skills, helping people to gain confidence and to work together more creatively and effectively. Above all, he encourages people to have fun in the workplace – teaching them to listen to one another more carefully and to laugh at themselves. Neil gives workshops and online coaching worldwide, has worked with leading companies and with prominent names in the world of sport. Andy and Neil discuss the power of being in the moment and the positive effect this can have on relationships in business. Creativity and innovation can result by being prepared to listen and move away from your agenda when that moment occurs. His forthcoming book, In The Moment: Build your Confidence, Communication and Creativity at Work, uses a range of case studies to illustrate his ideas and is a witty, engaging and inspiring guide to achieving success in the workplace.   Neil is talking about the new book on 7th June 2023 in London. You can attend in person or remotely.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phls-2023-neil-mullarkey-on-laughter-at-work-tickets-617662022737?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1&fbclid=IwAR06WtpcBRDdktbLXxo0nUes1EPoCkYvS1FmPomN-HBb4hjrxFtKctPKxcM

Dawn French and Edward Rowe star in a new sketch show with a Cornish flavour. Park the clichés and open your eyes to the reality of this wondrous funny and feral land. Visit Rick Stein's Cornwall (he's got planning permission for it), meet LJ and Jess, the low energy Gen-Z receptionists at the Royal Hotel, and find out just how important shanty singers are to the Cornish economy. Recorded in front of an audience at the Acorn Theatre in Penzance, Wosson Cornwall? is a sketch show celebrating everything that makes real contemporary Cornwall a culturally rich and funny place - its people, its history and its modern way of life. This is the first episode in a four part series with an entirely Cornish cast and writing team. The cast includes Dawn French (Vicar of Dibley / French and Saunders), Edward Rowe (star of Bafta-winning film BAIT and HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon), Tamsyn Kelly (ITV2's Stand Up Sketch Show, BBC New Comedian of the Year Award finalist 2021), Joanna Neary (Channel 4 sitcom Man Down and Gary Oldman film The Darkest Hour), Anna Keirle (award-winning Cornish stand-up, actress and writer) and award-winning actor Ciaran Clarke. Written by James Henry, Morwenna Banks, Catherine Beazley, Max Davis, Jane Harvey, Tamsyn Kelly, Jo Neary, and Alex Smith. Script Editor: James Henry Music: The Jolly Strumpets Production Co-ordinator: Tamara Shilham Sound Design: David Thomas Produced by Simon Nicholls A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4

EQ2 The Human Centipede - here's a selection of the best answers to one of the most horrible emergency questions. If you were in the middle who would you choose to have in front and behind. Answers from some of our best loved comedians. Can't believe I asked it to Dawn French. Shame on me.Come and see us liveSUPPORT THE SHOW!Come and see us live TOURWatch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to a little help from comedy trio Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Kathy Burke (aka Lananeeneenoonoo), Bananarama's hit streak continued as their remake of The Beatles' "Help!" took them back to the UK top 3 in early 1989. Released in support of Comic Relief, the cover version was true to the song's pop roots musically, but came with added input from the satirical girl group sprinkled throughout. Like the French & Saunders sketch from Christmas 1988 that had inspired the collaboration, the jokes were incredibly pointed, with Jacquie O'Sullivan's role in the group turned into a punchline (with her blessing, it would seem). But following the success of "Help!", Bananarama hit a difficult patch, with their ongoing work with Stock Aitken Waterman unable to deliver anything they were happy with and the trio turning to producer Youth for the bulk of their 1991 album, Pop Life. We look at the troubled SAW sessions from 1988 to 1990 and discuss why fan favourite "Ain't No Cure" was a wasted opportunity, with input from Matt Aitken on the matter. Plus. we hear from Youth about Pop Life, which gave Bananarama their last UK top 30 hits as a trio.Subscribe for bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/sawTwitter: @ChartBeatsAU, @MrMattDenbyInstagram: @chartbeatsauFacebook: Chart Beats: A Journey Through PopEmail: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

Talk Art Christmas Special!!!! We meet the one and only Julian Clary, comedy pioneer, camp icon and bonafide Talk Art hero!!!! BORN TO MINCE!!!!We discuss living with art, the lasting influence of his art teacher and the fine art of Christmas pantomimes! We learn about his interest in the work of Keith Haring, Peter Blake, Jean Cocteau, queer life in the 1980s and his admiration for Noël Coward, Lindsay Kemp and Renaissance Art! We also have an art quiz in the style of Mastermind, to encourage maximum festive drama!!!After studying Drama and English at Goldsmiths College, University of London, Julian Clary began working on the cabaret and alternative comedy scene in the 1980s, first under the alias Gillian Pieface and later as The Joan Collins Fan-club. We reminisce about Fanny the Wonder Dog and Julian's hosting of groundbreaking TV show Sticky Moments with stage sets inspired by painter Marc Chagall, plus his radical stand-up comedy performances on Friday Night Live, which returned in October 2022 for a special, critically acclaimed & award-nominated brand new episode, as part of the 40th anniversary of Channel 4!Julian made his London Palladium debut in 2016 and returns to the stage in 2022! This Christmas join comedy superstars Dawn French and Julian Clary, with Alexandra Burke making her Palladium pantomime debut, as they lead the cast of a brand-new production of Jack and the Beanstalk at London's iconic home of pantomime! Book tickets now: https://palladiumpantomime.com/ or @PalladiumPantoVisit Julian's Instagram: @JulianClaryRenownedHomosexual and his official website: https://JulianClary.co.uk/HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!! Thank you for another amazing year!!! With love, Russell and Robert X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know we are late but good things come to those who wait and also this episode. Dan has been very busy being a social butterfly and having a new low moment in a fast food restaurant. Gavin has been supporting his friend boxing and we want to know who our 4 Spotify top listeners are. Dan has a quiz about celebrities and aliens and don't let Dan every apologise to you apparently.   This weeks recommendations : Example : You Can't Rap Example : Me & Mandy Small Faces : I'm Only Dreaming Venus & The Flytraps : Boys Are Cuter When They're Cring   Get us here : Email : betherewithbelson@gmail.com Twitter : @therewithbelson Instagram : @betherewithbelson TikTok : @betherewithbelson

A special episode to the announcement to let you guys know that we have written a book! It's called Blank: Why it's Fine to Falter and Fail, And How To Pick Yourself Up Again and it's OUT NOW!!! We are joined by Celine Hughes, our fantastic Senior Commissioning Editor from Quadrille Publishing, who has published the book to talk about why they acquired the book and the process of how a book goes from an idea to a fully-formed thing. Our book explores many of the themes that crop up on the podcast with the best bits of advice from our fantastic guests including Louis Theroux, David Harbour, Reginald D Hunter, Jon Ronson, Dawn French, Amanda Abington, Rufus Sewell and Gary Lineker. Some of the recurring themes include public failure, social anxieties, fear, mental health, grief, and more. Whether in your personal life, career, relationship, or in a public situation, writer's block, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, being off-form, or having an identity crisis can affect us Our book explores many of the themes that crop up on the podcast with the best bits of advice from our fantastic guests including Louis Theroux, David Harbour, Reginald D Hunter, Jon Ronson, Dawn French, Amanda Abington, Rufus Sewell, and Gary Lineker. Some of the recurring themes include public failure, social anxieties, fear, mental health, grief, and more. Whether in your personal life, career, relationship, or in a public situation, writer's block, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, being off-form or having an identity crisis can affect anyone at any time. It's part of the human condition and yet it can throw us off course and make us feel helpless. You can order a copy now here: smarturl.it/blankmoments An advert-free version is available to our Patreon at Patreon.com/Blankpodcast Massive thanks to our Patrons: Mary Catherine Byrnes, Victoria Nielsen, Manya Kay, Alex Williams, Joel Piveteau, Richard Astill, Samantha Beaton, Claudia McKelvey, John Holland, Katherine Keen, Lynn Robinson, It's Coming Home 2022, Alice Chrystall, Maddie Lightfoot, Alex Collis, Martin Grimm, Vicki, Julianna Williams, Rachel Bowen. @eliistender10 @jimdalycomedy @blankpod