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Scarred For Life

Lock It In Studio

Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined each week by a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods that "scarred" them for life. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on socials: Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook /

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53:21

Matthew Sweet

Scarred For Life ·

2026/02/16

Our guest this week is writer, journalist, cultural historian and broadcaster Matthew Sweet. Alongside Mark Gatiss, Matthew co-writes the detective series Bookish for U&Alibi, and is the author of works including Inventing the Victorians, Shepperton Babylon: The Lost Worlds of British Cinema, as well as the novel The New Forest Murders. A familiar voice on radio, he has presented The Sound of Cinema on BBC Radio 3 and programmes for BBC Radio 4, while also writing for major publications such as The

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60:49

Gary Russell

Scarred For Life ·

2026/02/09

This week’s guest is actor, writer and producer Gary Russell.As a child actor, Gary starred in the classic BBC adaptation of The Phoenix and The Carpet, he also played Dick in The Famous Five, and had the starring role in the Scarred For Life favourite Dark Towers from the Look and Read series. Gary has written extensively in the world of Doctor Who and spent six years as script editor of the TV series, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood under both Russell T. Davis and Steven Moffat. Gary

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57:32

Sally-Anne Martyn

Scarred For Life ·

2026/02/02

This week our guest is author Sally-Anne Martyn. Sally-Anne specialises in writing female-led psychological thrillers inspired by the working-class women she grew up with. Her work includes The Beauty Queen, The Home and The Clinic, with the latter inspired by her time working in a Victorian asylum. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here -

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72:03

Mark Gatiss

Scarred For Life ·

2026/01/26

This week we're joined by actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist… Mark Gatiss!Mark's career is so extensive that any attempt to list his work here would be doing him a disservice, so we’ll simply say that if you’ve watched any British TV in the last 30 years, you already know why he’s here. Mark was a dream guest of ours and it was an absolute delight to speak to him, so strap in and enjoy! To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters,

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51:11

Seán Carlsen

Scarred For Life ·

2026/01/19

This week's guest is actor Seán Carlsen. Seán is perhaps best known for playing the Time Lord Narvin for Big Finish Productions, a role he has played for over 20 years. His TV credits include The Other Bennett Sister, Mudtown, His Dark Materials, Torchwood and Casualty. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here -

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51:00

Dom Joly

Scarred For Life ·

2026/01/12

This week’s guest is comedian, writer, and presenter Dom Joly. Dom gained cult status in the 2000’s for his genre re-defining hidden-camera show Trigger Happy TV and has since become an accomplished travel writer and presenter, specialising in dark tourism. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here -

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60:35

Maxine Peake

Scarred For Life ·

2026/01/05

This week our guest is the award-winning actress Maxine Peake!Maxine is known for roles such as Twinkle in Dinner Ladies and Myra Hindley in See No Evil, as well as her roles in Shameless, Black Mirror and The Village and a BAFTA nominated performance in Say Nothing. Socially conscious and politically active, Maxine often chooses roles which highlight issues of poverty and inequality and lends her voice to documentaries highlighting the same. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus

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48:00

FREE BONUS EPISODE - Festive Horrors Part One

Scarred For Life ·

2025/12/29

This week we're treating you to a free bonus episode! If you don't know by now, our Scarred Club bonus episodes are an opportunity for Andy, Dave and Dane to dig a little deeper into Scarred For Life related topics. This episode delves into some festive TV horrors and has been available to Scarred Club members for a couple of weeks alongside Part Two. If you enjoy this episode (and want to hear Part Two) please consider subscribing to Scarred Club to receive bonus episodes every fortnight,

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52:03

Christmas Special 2025

Scarred For Life ·

2025/12/22

It's Christmas week and there's an end of term vibe on the show this week as Andy, Dave and Producer Dane are joined by returning guest Lizzie Hopley. We cover off some more of our own festive scars while we dive into listener's scars and remind ourselves of a few highlights from this year on the show. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here -

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56:10

Doug Naylor

Scarred For Life ·

2025/12/15

This week’s guest is writer, producer and director, Doug Naylor.Doug is the co-creator of the legendary sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, which he has written or co-written since 1988. He has also co-written and produced shows such as The Cannon and Ball Show, Comic Relief and Spitting Image. His latest project is the children’s novel Sin Bin Island which is available right now. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the

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66:48

Yvette Fielding

Scarred For Life ·

2025/12/08

This week we welcome The First Lady of The Paranormal - Yvette Fielding! Yvette's TV credits include Seaview, What's Up Doc?, City Hospital, Juliet Bravo and also being Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter. But arguably her biggest contribution to TV is as the creator and presenter of the TV phenomenon - Most Haunted. 25 series and 300 episodes later she's still getting spooky in basements. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and

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62:32

Kim Newman

Scarred For Life ·

2025/12/01

Our guest this week is journalist, film critic and author Kim Newman. As an author, his fascination with horror and alternate realities led to the novel Anno Dracula and its sequels. He has also written in the world of Warhammer and, in non-fiction, the BFI Companion to Horror and Nightmare Movies among many others. Steeped in knowledge of the horror genre, Kim has won awards from the Bram Stoker Society, the International Horror Guild, the Dracula Society, and more. To join Scarred Club and get

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53:29

Phil Ellis

Scarred For Life ·

2025/11/24

This week's guest is comedian Phil Ellis! Fresh from his breakout appearance on Taskmaster, Phil's 2025 Edinburgh show Soppy Stern scooped both the Malcolm Hardee Award for Act That Should Make a Million Quid and joint Best Show at the ISH Comedy Awards. He’s also the creator of the cult-hit live children's stage show Funz and Gamez. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here -

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57:04

Mark Morris

Scarred For Life ·

2025/11/17

Our guest this week is the horror and sci-fi author Mark Morris.Over Mark's 35 year career he's written over 50 novels, novellas and short story collections including many official Doctor Who novelisations - picking up 2 British Fantasy Awards along the way. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Based on the hugely

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57:19

Annette Badland

Scarred For Life ·

2025/11/10

Our guest this week is the legendary Annette Badland. With over 200 acting credits over a 50 year career, Annette has appeared in an astonishing amount of iconic TV shows and films. You may have seen her in Bergerac, Doctor Who, Eastenders, Midsomer Murders, Ted Lasso or even the recent remake of The Toxic Avenger. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here -

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56:02

Archie Maddocks

Scarred For Life ·

2025/11/03

This week we're joined by the writer and comedian, Archie Maddocks!With over a decade of stand-up experience, Archie has become a staple of the comedy circuit, earning multiple award wins and nominations including a nomination for an Olivier Award in 2022. He recently wrote and starred in the coming-of-age drama Crongton, now streaming on BBC iPlayer. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here -

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80:04

LIVE with John Thomson

Scarred For Life ·

2025/10/27

It's a very special Halloween treat! This week we're live from the Cultplex cinema in Manchester with returning guest John Thomson.John has appeared in so many iconic shows such as Spitting Image, The Fast Show and Cold Feet, and he brings with him 4 new scars for our listening pleasure. Thank you to everyone who came to our first ever live recording, it was an incredible night. If you want to play along with the waxwork guessing game towards the end of the show, follow this link when prompted -

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52:52

Nick Helm

Scarred For Life ·

2025/10/20

Our guest this week is comedian, actor and musician - Nick Helm! Nick starred in the hit BBC Three show Uncle for which he was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award and he was nominated for a BAFTA for his short-film Elephant which he co-wrote, directed and starred in. His musical career includes the albums Nick Helm is F*cking Amazing and Hot ‘n’ Heavy. His new live show No One Gets Out Alive is touring the UK right now and promises to be "the best damn night of your 'effing

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56:40

Melissa Chan

Scarred For Life ·

2025/10/13

This week's guest is Emmy nominated journalist – Melissa Chan.In a bit of a different episode this week we delve in geopolitics! Melissa's reporting focuses on transnational issues often involving China – as well as the rise in global authoritarianism. She has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Guardian – and many more. Melissa also co-authored the graphic novel You Must Take Part In Revolution – a dystopian fiction about a near-future war between the US and China. To join

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61:30

Jon Richardson

Scarred For Life ·

2025/10/06

This week’s guest is comedian, radio presenter and now actor - Jon Richardson!Jon has been entertaining audiences on stage, on our screens and across the airwaves for over 20 years. He's a regular team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, presenter of the Saturday Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio and co-host of Down The Dog with Matt Forde. And as we find out, he's also a huge horror and Stephen King fan. To see us live at Cultplex Manchester on the 10th October get your tickets here -

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