People Features
Lauren Pattison on writing her first play, leaving London and returning to live stand-up
Friday 30th April 2021
We talk to stand-up Lauren Pattison about The Last Laugh, her debut play which focuses on a comedian returning to a venue after a horrific gig. Lauren also discusses navigating lockdown and her hopes that the industry will now become less Londoncentric.
Paul Mayhew-Archer on sitcoms, stand-up and tackling Parkinson's with jokes
Saturday 17th April 2021
Comedy writer, script editor and now stand-up performer: Paul Mayhew-Archer talks about working on sitcoms like The Vicar Of Dibley, and being determined to see the funny side of Parkinson's.
Kunt And The Gang on musical comedy and tackling Boris Johnson
Friday 5th March 2021
Musical comedian Kunt has been building up online fans ever since he created a MySpace page. We caught up with him to chat about his synthpop style, annoying comedians in Edinburgh, and his recent chart success with that Boris Johnson song.
Eleanor Tiernan on sex tapes, OnlyFans and recording from home in a pandemic
Friday 19th February 2021
We talk to Eleanor Tiernan, as her stand-up special comes to Radio 4. "Being in the closet is great preparation for a pandemic" she notes.
Press Ganged - An interview with Steven Moffat
Saturday 9th January 2021
An in-depth interview with Steven Moffat. Ahead of his long-awaited return to comedy later this year with debut play The Unfriend, we chat to the Press Gang, Joking Apart and Coupling writer about sitcom success, crafting comedy, American remakes and his plans for the future.
Kiell Smith-Bynoe on Ghosts, Stath and more
Monday 21st December 2020
Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe dishes the dirt on his co-stars, opens up about channelling an ex-girlfriend to play the easily agitated Mike and shares some of his writing ambitions.
Helena Millais: Britain's first recorded broadcast comedian
Wednesday 18th November 2020
As cockney character Our Lizzie, Helena Millais appeared on Marconi's 2LO London station on October 20th 1922, two days after the BBC formed as a company and three weeks before the BBC's first broadcast. Hear her in action via this feature.
Isy Suttie on love, sharing your vulnerability and writing her first novel
Monday 9th November 2020
Amongst other things, Isy Suttie talks about her plans to return to stand-up, writing her debut novel, and the return of her The Things We Do For Love podcast.
Ruth Jones - 'Who Do You Think You Are?' interview
Monday 26th October 2020
Ruth Jones talks about tracing her family tree in the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?.
David Walliams - 'Who Do You Think You Are?' interview
Monday 19th October 2020
David Walliams talks about taking part in genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are?.