Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

The final guest of the season is the brilliant Jim Howick star of Ghosts and Horrible Histories

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week the team are joined by journalist, broadcaster and Space 1999 aficionado Samira Ahmed

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week they are joined by League of Gentlemen star Jeremy Dyson.

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week they are joined by award winning actor, writer, director and magician Andy Nyman.

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week we welcome our inaugural guest - Jamie Anderson writer, director, and keeper of the Gerry Anderson flame.

Jamie tells of watching horror movies as a kid and how ghost trains has a profound effect on him.

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

From Animal Kwackers to Z for Zachariah, no pop culture stone goes unturned as Andy, Stephen,and Dave discover what scarred their guest for life.

In this first full length episode the team each share three things that scarred them for life as kids...

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

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This is a Stella Content Production

Edited by Stephen Brotherstone

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Welcome to Scarred for Life - a Deep Dive into the Dark, Dystopian Pop culture of the 1970s, 80s and beyond…

A weekly exploration of the things that scared you growing up and what those things say about us in the present day.

Join Andy Bush plus Steve Brotherstone & David Lawrence co-authors of the terrifying scarred for life books upon which this podcast series is based as each week they speak to a special guest who will be bringing with them 3 horrific childhood memories of something that has literally scarred them for life.

We want to hear what has scarred YOU for life - join the Scarred for Life conversation on Facebook or tweet Bush on @bushontheradio

This is a Stella Content Production

Edited by Stephen Brotherstone

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week the team are joined by creator of the iconic Fighting Fantasy Adventure game books Sir Ian Livingstone

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week the team are joined by stand up comedian, podcaster and true crime addict - Rachel Fairburn

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week the team are joined by comedian and writer Robin Ince

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week we are joined by the man behind Garth Marenghi - Matthew Holness

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week we are joined by author, musician and Fast Show legend Charlie Higson

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week we are joined by the man behind League of Gentlemen, Psychoville & Inside No.9 - the brilliant Reece Shearsmith!

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week we are joined by Scottish author, broadcaster and journalist - Muriel Gray.

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

This week the team are joined by Stephen Gallagher - Salford-born author and screenwriter whose works include such gems as Doctor Who's 'Warrior's Gate' and 'Terminus', Chimera, Bugs & Oktober..

Find Andy Bush on Twitter (@bushontheradio) and Instagram (@andybushradio)

Find Scarred For Life on Twitter (@ScarredForLife2), Facebook (Scarred For Life), Instagram and Threads (@scarredforlifebook)

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SCARRED FOR LIFE IS BACK FOR SEASON 2!

Be ready! We launch with the amazing Alice Lowe, star of Sightseers, Black Mirror and new movie Timestalker.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

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Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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SCARRED FOR LIFE IS BACK FOR SEASON 2!

We launch with the amazing Alice Lowe, star of Sightseers, Black Mirror and new movie Timestalker.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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It's the Scarred for Life Christmas Special! Ste, Dave, Bush & Producer Dane share a bottle of cherry and the festive things that have scarred them for life...

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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Our second guest of season two is actor, comedian and Fast Show legend John Thomson, the British actor and comedian best known for his work on the sketch comedy show The Fast Show, where he portrayed memorable characters like the deadpan jazz musician Louis Balfour. Known for his versatility, Thomson has also starred in acclaimed dramas like Cold Feet, blending humor and depth in his performances.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we are joined by Jamie Smart - a British comic book artist and writer, known for his distinctive style and incredibly popular Bunny Vs Monkey series. His other work includes Looshkin and Flember, as well as a long stint on the beloved Desperate Dan.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we are joined by the award-winning American author and journalist, Grady Hendrix. Grady is the author of the best-selling novel Horrorstör and has written for numerous publications as well as penning the 2019 comedy-horror film Satanic Panic. His new novel Witchcraft For Wayward Girls is released on the 14th of January 2025.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we are joined by journalist, book critic and podcaster Julie McDowall. A self confessed 'nuke geek', she is the author of Attack Warning Red!: How Britain Prepared For Nuclear War.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we are joined by Reverend Peter Laws, a British author, journalist, and YouTube presenter. His Youtube channel and podcast - Into The Fog - delves into the mysterious world of the paranormal, UFO's and all things creepy. He’s the creator of the acclaimed crime fiction novels featuring Matt Hunter, an atheist ex-pastor on the trail of deranged Christian serial killers.

Oh, and he's also a Church Minister, ordained in the Baptist denomination!

Trigger warning - this episode contains graphic discussion of suicide.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we are joined by member of the Scarred For Life Family - Bob Fischer. Bob is a broadcaster, writer and performer. He regularly writes for The Fortean Times in his column The Haunted Generation, as well as hosting the live Scarred For Life theatre shows.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we are joined by parapsychologist and author Evelyn Hollow. She is a familiar voice to listeners of podcasts such as The Battersea Poltergeist, The Witch Farm and Uncanny, and is also the resident parapsychologist for the Uncanny TV show.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we're joined by director, screenwriter and comedian - Joe Cornish! Known for creating The Adam and Joe Show with Adam Buxton, he has since directed the sci-fi comedy Attack The Block as well as co-writing Ant-Man and The Adventures of Tin-Tin. And most recently he developed the Netflix supernatural detective thriller Lockwood & Co.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

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This week we're joined by screenwriter, author and the man behind the legendary BBC film Ghostwatch - Stephen Volk! Having written the horror films Gothic (1986), The Kiss (1988) and The Guardian (1990), he also created the ITV series Afterlife along with writing several books, short stories and novellas.

Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.

Join Andy Bush and co-authors Stephen Brotherstone and Dave Lawrence as, each week, they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.

Follow us on socials:

Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram

Scarred For Life - Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Production Company - Lock It In Studio

Producer - Dane Smith

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.