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Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Award-winning writer Alex Lynch interviews some of the top writers and performers from the world of sketch and character comedy. Part of Podomedy, the UK"s independent podcast comedy network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:28

David Elms

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2026/04/09

Alex chats to actor and improviser David Elms (Channel 5’s ‘Borderline’, Mr Swallow) about describing rooms, discovering improv, and growing up pretending to be American.David also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 1st December 2025Book tickets to David Elms Describes A Room at www.davidelmsdescribesaroom.comInsta: @lildavidelmsPresented, recorded, edited and produced by

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59:35

Katy Schutte

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2026/04/02

Alex chats to the writer/performer/improviser Katy Schutte about being a folklorist, making a Ghostbusters musical, and travelling to the Arctic.Katy also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 13th October 2025.You can find more of Katy’s work here at https://www.katyschutte.co.uk/Insta: @katyschuttePresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaiveArtwork by

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1:03:35

Jake Yapp

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2026/03/26

Alex chats to writer and performer Jake Yapp (R4’s ‘Jake Yapp’s Media Circus’, ‘Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe’) about cognitive dissonance, elderly ladies, and puppets.Jake also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 7th October 2025. You can find more of Jake’s work at https://jakeyapp.co.uk/Insta & Facebook: @jakeyappListen to ‘Modern Sex with Dora Dale’ wherever you get

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1:00:06

Zara Gladman

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2026/03/19

Alex chats to writer and performer Zara Gladman (BBC’s ‘Good For Her’, R4's 'Eleanor & Pals') and about West End Mums, Scottish independence, and crayfish.Zara also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 1st October 2025.You can find more of Zara’s work at https://zaragladman.com/Insta: @zanyzaz / TikTok: @zaragladmanWatch ‘Good For Her’ on BBC iPlayerPresented, recorded,

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1:01:11

Michael Spicer

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2026/03/12

Alex chats to writer and performer Michael Spicer (‘The Room Next Door’, BBC Radio 4’s ‘No Room’, 'The Mash Report') about writing a space opera, recording his BBC Radio series on his phone, and the long lost days of ‘Tweet-Ups’.Michael also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 26th September 2025.You can find more of Michael’s work on his YouTube channel

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1:00:32

Lucy Montgomery

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2026/03/05

Alex chats to actor and writer Lucy Montgomery (Netflix’s ‘Disenchantment’, BBC’s ‘Dodger’ and ‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’) about animation jobs, hot seating characters, and playing the girlfriend of Zig and (or) Zag.Lucy also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 9th September 2025.You can find more of Lucy’s work at https://www.42mp.com/talent/lucy-montgomeryWatch ‘Disenchantment’

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57:14

Marcus Brigstocke

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2025/12/18

Alex chats to comedian and writer Marcus Brigstocke (BBC’s ‘Live at the Apollo’, Radio 4’s ‘The Brig Society’ and ‘Giles Wemmbly Hogg Goes Off’) about living the life of Giles Wemmbly Hogg, having a TV show whilst still at university, and what it means to be called ‘a broadcaster’.Marcus also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 8th August 2025.You can find more of Marcus’s

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1:00:06

Croft & Pearce

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2025/12/11

Alex chats to comedy double-act Hannah Croft and Fiona Pearce AKA Croft & Pearce (Radio 4’s ‘The Croft & Pearce Show’, BBC’s ‘The Mash Report’) about village communities, being billed with musicians, and things they should never do again.Hannah and Fiona also create a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to them by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 5th August 2024.You can find more of Croft & Pearce's work at

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1:02:42

Brona C. Titley

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2025/12/04

“Let’s Pod!”Alex chats to writer and actor Brona C. Titley (writer on Tracey Ullman’s Show, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule) about musical knights, room etiquette, and lesbian nuns.Brona also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 1st August 2025.You can find more of Brona’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/brona_c_titley/Insta:

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1:01:33

Brendan Murphy

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2025/11/27

Alex chats to writer and performer Brendan Murphy (Buffy Revamped, Sonic The Hedgehog) about parodies, cloakrooms, and bleached blonde hair.Brendan also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 28th July 2025.Book Buffy Revamped tour dates at https://www.buffyrevamped.co.uk/Insta: @notmurphyWatch the 2016 Writer’s Room sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJvD_GAIHwListen to

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1:00:46

Róisín & Chiara

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2025/11/20

In his first 3-way video interview, Alex chats to the comedy duo Róisín & Chara (Channel 4’s ‘The Paddock’, BBC Three ‘Quickies’) about being 'serious' actresses, having the same star sign, and eating too many marshmallows.Róisín & Chiara also create a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to them by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 23rd July 2025.You can find more of Róisín & Chiara’s work at

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1:02:35

Alexis Dubus

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2025/11/13

Alex chats to writer and performer Alexis Dubus AKA Marcel Lucont (Comedy Central Live at the Comedy Store, Red Dwarf, The John Bishop Show) about star ratings, growing moustaches, and being pranked by Borat.Alexis also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 21st July 2025.You can find more of Alexis’s work at http://www.alexisdubus.com/Insta & : @alexisdubuscomedyListen to

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1:02:48

James McNicholas

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2025/11/06

Alex chats to actor and writer James McNicholas (BBC’s ‘Horrible Histories’ and ‘Horrible Science’, host of X podcast) about Beasts, bards, ballads and boxing.James also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 9th July 2025.You can find more of James’s work atInsta: @jmcnic & TikTok: @james_mcnicholasWatch James’s Songologues at

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1:02:10

Kath Hughes

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2025/10/30

Alex chats to actor and 'sort-of writer' Kath Hughes (‘Inside No. 9’, 'After Life' and 'Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared') about being in two sketch groups, winning a joke book, and air traffic control.Kath also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 7th July 2025.You can find more about Kath’s work athttps://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/kath-hughesInsta: @kath_hughesFind out more

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1:00:24

Ed Jones

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2025/10/23

In the first in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Ed Jones (Radio 4’s ‘Crybabies Present…’, BBC’s ‘Not Going Out’, Channel 4’s ‘Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping’) about group laughter, group dynamics and group sleeping arrangements.Ed also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 4th July 2025.Listen to Crybabies Presents on BBC

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1:02:00

Rosalie Minnitt

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2025/10/16

Alex chats to writer and performer Rosalie Minnitt (BBC’s ‘How Are You? It’s Alan [Partridge] and 'Horrible Science') AKA Lady Clementine about having agency, assumptions, and anachronisms. Rosalie also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 3rd July 2025.You can find more of Rosalie’s work at… https://linktr.ee/rosalieminnittInsta: @rosalieminnittPresented, recorded, edited and

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1:03:22

John Kearns

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2025/10/08

Kicking off Series 5 in style as Alex chats to writer and performer John Kearns (Taskmaster, Top Coppers) about the story behind ‘Ball & Boe', how his solo act has been perceived by audiences, and leaving everything to chance.John also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 1st July 2025.You can see John in ‘Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas’ at Birmingham

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1:02:58

Rufus Jones

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2025/06/05

Alex chats to actor and writer Rufus Jones (Disney+’s ‘Rivals’, Channel 4’s ‘Home’, ‘Stan and Ollie’) about Rutshire Couples, Dutch Elms, Cambridge Pantos, and Flying Circuses.Rufus also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 17th March 2025.Find out more of Rufus’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/rufus_jones/Watch ‘Rivals’ on Disney+Insta: @rufusjones1Presented,

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48:44

David Quantick

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2025/05/29

Alex chats to writer David Quantick (‘The Day Today’, ‘Brass Eye’ and Radio 4’s ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen’) about jobs, junkies and Jam.David also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 25th February 2025.Listen to The Old Fools wherever you get your podcasts.Insta: @davidquantick / Bsky: @quantick.bsky.socialPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

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1:01:50

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

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2025/05/22

Alex chats to actor, writer and podcaster Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘The Penny Dreadfuls Presents…’, BBC’s ‘Miranda’) about Victorian oddities, dress fires, and wrapping rooms.Margaret also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 24th February 2025.Listen to Crushed wherever you get your podcastsInsta: @crushedbymcsPresented,

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