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My Time Capsule

Cast Off Productions

A podcast that asks guests, such as Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Caroline Quentin, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Arabella Weir & Rob Brydon, for five things which they’d like to put in a Time Capsule. They can choose anything from an item, to a memory, a film or even a country. Four of them are things they want to preserve but one has to be something they’re happy to bury and never have to think about again.Hosted by Michael Fenton Stevens.Podcast of the Week in The Times, The Guardian and The Radio

comedy comedy interviews

All Episodes

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Ep. 573 - Katie Wimpenny - Just finished 2 years in...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/27

Katie Wimpenny is an actor and writer who’s just finished a two year run in the West End in Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. She’s also been in Doctors, Emmerdale, Holby City, Marchlands, The Bill, Shameless, Hustle, North and South and Wire in the Blood. Katie is in the new short film Joke by Bob Cryer, a tribute to the jokes of his dad, Barry Cryer, alongside Rebecca Front, Sophie Duker, Justin Edwards, Ashley Taylor Dawson, Les Dennis, Judi Dench, Miles Jupp, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Jack

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1:10:29

Ep. 572 - Toby Anstis - From CBBC’s Broom Cupboard to...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/23

Toby Anstis is one of the UK's best-loved radio and TV presenters, with a showbiz career spanning over 30 years. He began as the last ever presenter in the legendary CBBC "broom cupboard" on BBC1, before going on to host The Ozone, the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party at Wembley Arena, Children in Need, Grandstand, and the National Lottery Live. Since joining Heart Radio in 2001, Toby has built an extraordinary following — his show is now the number one most listened-to commercial radio show in the UK,

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1:19:25

Ep. 571 - Rosalie Minnitt - Award-winning comedy...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/20

Rosalie Minnitt is an award-winning comedy writer and performer, best known for her character Clementine. In 2025, her work as Clementine won both the Funny Women Shorts Award and the Chortle Industry Award. Her debut Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2023, sold out its run, transferred to Soho Theatre for three further sold-out runs, and went on to a sold-out UK tour in 2025. It also listed in the Telegraph’s Funniest Shows at the Fringe, was one of the British Comedy Guide’s Top Reviewed Shows and was in

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1:13:52

Ep. 570 - Davina Bentley - One of The Telegraph’s...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/16

Davina Bentley is a comedy writer, performer and former lawyer, named by The Telegraph as one of its “Five Young Sketch Comedians to Watch.” Her sharp, satirical voice, often drawing on her legal background, has built a strong online following, with her parody sketches amassing over 1.6 million likes on TikTok. She has written for BBC Radio 4 shows including The Now Show, The News Quiz and Dead Ringers, and she wrote and performed in the acclaimed Radio 4 series P.O.V. As a stand-up, Davina has

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Ep. 569 - Special Compilation - featuring Angus...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/13

This special compilation episode features Angus Deayton, Joe Pasquale, Tommy Cannon, Jayde Adams, Mark Simmons & Ed Patrick. All previous guests from the 2nd of the 2nd from the past 6 years! Why, I hear you cry? Goodness knows. Ask Mike… it was his idea.Angus Deayton, Joe Pasquale, Tommy Cannon, Jayde Adams, Mark Simmons & Ed Patrick are our guests in episode 569 of My Time Capsule and they chat to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things they’d like to put in a time capsule; four

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Ep. 568 - Beattie Edmondson - Best known for Josh...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/09

Beattie Edmondson is a comedy writer performer best known for Disney family entertainment feature film Patrick and three series of BBC3’s sitcom Josh, with Josh Widdicombe, Elis James and Jack Dee . Beattie is in the BBC One drama The Pursuit of Love starring Lily James and written and directed by Emily Mortimer. She is also one third of comedy sketch group Birthday Girls whose podcast Birthday Girls’ House Party was nominated for Best Comedy at the British Podcast Awards. Beattie is a regular on

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Ep. 567 - Jake Bhardwaj - comedy creator, writer,...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/06

Jake Bhardwaj is a comedy creator, writer, actor and producer, as well as a self-appointed professional comedy quizmaster. After nearly a decade producing major entertainment shows including The Last Leg, Late Night Lycett, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening, he has gained recognition online for his viral comedy sketches and as the creator of Not Another Quiz Night. Following a sell-out, five-star-reviewed run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the high-energy

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Ep. 566 - Robin Ince Returns - Robin returns for a...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/03/02

Robin Ince returns for a brand new time capsule! Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the former co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. As a stand up Robin has toured the world and as an author he has written four acclaimed books, including Bibliomaniac, earned him the prestigious Booksellers

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1:03:53

Ep. 565 - Holly White - Australian actress who Mike...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/27

Holly White is an Australian actress who Mike met in Panama whilst filming Perfect Wedding Days, in which she plays the lead. He enjoyed her company so much that he thought she’d make the perfect guest! Holly has appeared in Home and Away and the films Bilched, Scenes from a Film and Black Box. She has family connections with Australia, England, Finland and Malta and has also lived in India. Quite an unusual mix, which all go to make up this delightful, charming, gentle person.Holly White is our

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1:11:04

Ep. 564 - Neil Pearson - From Drop the Dead Donkey...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/23

Neil Pearson is probably best known for his role as Dave Charnley in Drop the Dead Donkey and as Richard Fink in all four Bridget Jones films. He was nominated for the 1994 BAFTA for Best Actor for Between the Lines and some of his other television and film roles include All the Small Things, Waterloo Road, In the Club ad Fever Pitch with Colin Firth .Neil Pearson is our guest in episode 564 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time

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Ep. 563 - Daisy Doris May - Award winning drag king,...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/20

Daisy Doris May is an award winning drag king, writer, and performer known for bold, character-driven comedy rooted in queerness and identity. Her acclaimed sketch acts - Steve Porters, HÄNS OFF and The Divine Karen Moonstone - have cemented her reputation as a rising comedy talent, with comparisons to the next Catherine Tate. Daisy has worked across theatre, TV, cabaret, and film for over a decade. Her screen credits include Sex Education, Professor T, The Last Kingdom, Genius, and most recently,

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1:24:53

Ep. 562 - Dara Ó Briain Unedited - One of the UK and...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/16

An unedited version of episode 170 with Dara Ó Briain! Now 15 minutes longer.Dara Ó Briain is one of the most successful comedians in the UK and tours around the world. As a presenter he’s hosted Mock the Week since 2005 (now back on TLC!), Stargazing Live, Robot Wars, Blockbusters, The Apprentice: You're Fired!, Have I Got News For You and Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure (with his friend Ed Byrne). He was one of the Three Men in a Boat with Griff Rhys Jones and Rory McGrath and he’s been on Live

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Ep. 561 - Nicky Hambleton-Jones - The host of...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/13

Nicky Hambleton-Jones is a British personal stylist, television presenter, author, and fashion entrepreneur, best known for hosting Channel 4’s makeover series 10 Years Younger and more recently ‘Drop A Decade’ on This Morning. Originally trained as a dietician in South Africa, she moved to London in 1996 and soon transitioned into image consultancy. In 2001 she founded NHJ Style, one of the UK’s early personal styling consultancies, and later launched the NHJ Style Academy to train professional

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1:10:38

Ep. 559 - Andy Hamilton Returns! - Writer and...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/09

Andy Hamilton returns for his second time capsule!Andy Hamilton is the writer and director of Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey, a regular panellist on Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz and QI, and the voice of Dr Elephant in Peppa Pig.Andy Hamilton is our guest in episode 560 of 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 .Andy Hamilton

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1:13:59

Ep. 559 - Danny Ward - Winner of the Victoria Wood...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/06

Danny Ward is the winner of the Ish Comedy Awards Panel Prize for his latest Edinburgh show, as well as a recipient of the Victoria Wood Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and the Amused Moose Best Show, Edinburgh Festival 2013 for his debut solo show. For over 17 years, Danny has been delighting crowds across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with his unique blend of “slick, quick, funny material.” Danny is also co‑host of the hugely popular Jokes podcast, where he and Mark Simmons speak

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1:00:56

Ep. 558 - Mark Simmons Returns! - Winner of Dave’s...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/02/02

Mark Simmons returns for another time capsule!One liner comedian Mark Simmons, is probably best known for his multiple appearances on the satirical comedy show, Mock the Week. He won Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 and was voted the best act by UK Comics’ Comic 2022. He’s had his own UK tours and has also been tour support for Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett and Rob Brydon and supported Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee. He has his own podcast, Jokes with Mark Simmons, where he and his comedian guests

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Ep. 557 - Alyssa Kyria AKA The Funny Mummy - viral...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/01/30

Alyssa Kyria is a comedian, actor and writer, best known as The Funny Mummy, whose relatable comedy sketches regularly go viral and have amassed over 23 million views. She received a Best Supporting Actress nomination from the Dublin International Comedy Festival for her role as Annalise in the feature film Ashens and the Polybius Heist, which won Best Film at the London Film Festival 2021, and was a finalist in the Royal Court Theatre’s Screenshot competition in 2021. An accomplished voice actor,

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1:04:12

Ep. 556 - Vittorio Angelone - Edinburgh Comedy Award...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/01/26

Vittorio Angelone is an Italian-Irish comedian who grew up in Belfast. He was nominated for the Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022 and has had sold out runs at the Edinburgh in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. After moving to London to train as a classical musician he eventually made the predictable switch to stand-up comedy. He has risen through the ranks of the comedy world at an incredible speed, building a following with stand-up clips, podcasts and sketches amassing millions of

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Ep. 555 - Amy Annette - Funny Women award-winner and...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/01/23

Amy Annette is a Funny Women award-winner and her 2025 Edinburgh show 'Busy Body' was one of the Best Reviewed Shows of the Edinburgh Fringe. Busy Body was nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Fest. Her debut in 2024, Thick Skin, transferred to the Soho Theatre where The Guardian gave it ★★★★ - saying Amy was ‘a delight to behold’. She is well-known in comedy circles as a writer and an experienced producer working for Tiger Aspect from 2016-2021 on such shows as Big Age on Ch4 and Lazy

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1:09:58

Ep. 554 - John Thomson - Best known for The Fast Show...

My Time Capsule ·

2026/01/19

John Thompson is best known as a principal cast member of The Fast Show. He went on to star in the hit ITV drama Cold Feet as Pete Gifford. He studied drama at Manchester Polytechnic where he met Steve Coogan who secured him a job on Spitting Image and they continued to collaborate on many comedy projects over the following few years. The two won the Perrier Comedy Award in 1992 .John Thompson is our guest in episode 554 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things

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