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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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51:21

Kieran Hodgson

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2021/06/23

Alex chats to writer performer Kieran Hodgson (C4’s ‘How Europe Stole My Mum’, BBC’s ‘Jonathan Creek’ and ‘Siblings’) about being a jack of all trades, locking down in New Zealand and the many differing journeys of doing a one-man show.Kieran 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 27thJune 2020.You can find more of Kieran’s work

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46:08

Gemma Arrowsmith (Part 2)

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2021/06/16

In the second of this two-parter, Alex chats to writer, actor and script editor Gemma Arrowsmith (BBC’s ‘Tracey Ullman Show’, BBC Radio 4’s ‘Gemma Arrowsmith: Emergency Broadcast’) about satire and sketch, panels and planets, rejections and radio silence.Gemma 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 20thJune 2020.You can find out more about Gemma

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45:06

Gemma Arrowsmith (Part 1)

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2021/06/16

In the first of this two-parter, Alex chats to writer, actor and script editor Gemma Arrowsmith (BBC’s ‘Tracey Ullman Show’, BBC Radio 4’s ‘Gemma Arrowsmith: Emergency Broadcast’) about online writers rooms, love of Sci-fi, and discovering comedy via Birmingham video shops.In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Gemma about satire and sketch, panels and planets, rejections and radio silence.Gemma also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s

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50:20

David Reed

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2021/06/09

Alex chats to writer performer David Reed (BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Penny Dreadfuls’, BBC’s ‘It’s Kevin’) about dispensable characters, the playfulness of sketch and the joy of watching serious actors be idiots.David 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 13thJune 2020.You can find out more about David at…https://www.mrdavidreed.com/Tw: @MrDavidReedListen to ‘Inside the Comedian’

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50:37

John Henry Falle aka The Storybeast

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2021/06/02

Alex chats to writer, performer and hairy wonder The Storybeast (‘Bill’, So Beano Comedy) about the best charity shops, the worst audiences and the English Wyrd.John Henry 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 7thJune 2020.You can find out more about John Henry at…TTwitter: @thestorybeastBuy him a Ko-fi at …https://ko-fi.com/thestorybeastPresented, recorded, edited and

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46:52

Susan Harrison

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2021/05/26

Alex chats to writer performer Susan Harrison (Showstoppers, CBBC’s ‘DNN’ and ‘Class Dismissed’) about Showstoppers Eurovision, critical characters, and playing a hedgehog on stage.Susan 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 30thMay 2020.You can find out more about Susan at…https://susanharrisoncharacters.com/Tw: @SueHarrison123 /

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43:16

Steve Dawson (Part 2)

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2021/05/19

In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to writer and comedy highlord Steve Dawson (BBC’s ‘Walliams and Friends’, ITV’s ‘Saturday Night Takeaway’) about writing for children, creating idiocy for ‘Ant and Dec’ and making ‘The Peter Serafinowicz Show’.Steve 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 23rdMay 2020.You can find out more about Steve

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42:25

Steve Dawson (Part 1)

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2021/05/19

In the first of this two-parter, Alex chats to writer and comedy highlord Steve Dawson (BBC’s ‘Walliams and Friends’, ITV’s ‘Saturday Night Takeaway’) about the Dawson Bros, breaking down character traits and trying to write funny during a global crisis.In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Steve about writing for children, creating idiocy for ‘Ant and Dec’ and making ‘The Peter Serafinowicz Show’.Steve also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the

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46:43

Harrie Hayes

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2021/05/12

Alex chats to writer performer Harrie Hayes (BBC’s ‘Horrible Histories’ and ‘King Gary’, E4’s ‘Wasted’) about new lockdown skills, topical sketch comedy and going it alone in her first solo show.Harrie 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 16thMay 2020.You can find out more about Harrie at…Tw: @harriehayesInstagram: harriehayesListen to the ‘Horrible Histories’ Podcast on

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48:21

Richard Soames

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2021/05/05

Alex chats to writer performer Richard Soames (BBC’s ‘Michael McIntyre’s Big Show’, Knightmare Live) about morality, improv, fatherhood and fish murder.Richard 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 10thMay 2020.You can find out more about Richard at…http://richardsoames.com/Tw: @richardsoamesCheck out Richard in Dungeons and Dragons comedy show ‘Questing Time’ here…

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47:36

Anna Morris

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2021/04/28

Alex chats to writer performer Anna Morris (C4’s ‘Lee and Dean’, BBC Radio 4’s ‘Anna Morris: Kid-Life Crisis’) about going viral, audience interaction and her process when creating a character.Anna 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 2ndMay 2020.You can find out more about Anna at…http://annamorris.co.uk/Tw: @annamorriscomicListen to Anna’s Radio 4 special ‘Kid-Life

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48:29

Tom Crowley

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2021/04/21

Alex chats to writer performer Tom Crowley (‘The Royals’ on E!, BBC Radio 4’s ‘Ankle Tag’) about all things sketch - from Sad Faces to solo work to how online has changed the shape of this comedy sub-genre.Tom 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’.You can find more of Tom’s work here…http://crowleytom.com/Tw, Insta, FB: @atomcrowleyCheck out ‘Crowley Time With Me Tom Crowley’

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Series 1 coming 22nd April 2021!

Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with... ·

2021/04/14

Award-winning writer Alex Lynch, interviews some of the top writers and performers from the world of sketch and character comedy about how and why they found themselves in this fascinating branch of comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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