In this very special Series 5 finale, Alex chats to writer, performer and all round polymath Peter Serafinowicz (‘The Peter Serafinowicz Show’, ‘Shaun of the Dead’, ‘The Tick’) about making ‘Look Around You’, working with AI, and bringing back Brian Butterfield.

Peter 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 April 2026.

You can find more of Peter’s work at https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/peter-serafinowicz-1

Keep an eye out for tickets to Peter’s live shows via social media.

Insta: @peterserafinowicz

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

Special thanks to Debi Allen, Megan Maloney and Thomas Caulton

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In what has perhaps been the most long-time-coming episode, Alex chats to writer and performer Gabby Best (‘Changing Ends’, ‘Dreamland’, ‘Top Coppers’) about insomnia, fashion, and Noel Edmunds.

Gabby 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 March 2026.

You can find more of Gabby’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/gabby_best/

Watch ‘Changing Ends’ on ITVX

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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: @zaragladman

Watch ‘Good For Her’ on BBC iPlayer

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

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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 https://www.youtube.com/@MrMichaelSpicer

Insta: @mrmichaelspicer

Catch Michael on his live tour ‘Hope All’s Well’ at https://www.mickperrin.com/tours/michael-spicer-hope-alls-well/

Listen to ‘No Room’ on BBC Sounds

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

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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-montgomery

Watch ‘Disenchantment’ on Netflix

‘Lucy Montgomery’s Variety Pack: The Complete Series’ is available at Penguin

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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 work and tickets for tour dates at https://www.offthekerb.com/artist/marcus-brigstocke/

Insta: @marcusbrigstocke

Listen to his podcast with Rachel Parris ‘How Was That For You’ wherever you get your podcasts.

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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 https://www.croftandpearce.com/

Insta: @croftpearce / @hannahcroftcomedy

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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“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: @bronactitley

Book tickets to ‘A Knight’s Tale: The Musical’ at https://aknightstalemusical.com/

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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: @notmurphy

Watch the 2016 Writer’s Room sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJvD_GAIHw

Listen to Non-Censored wherever you get your podcasts

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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 https://www.roisinandchiara.com/

Insta: @roisinandchiara

Watch their show ‘Back To Back’ on Next Up.

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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 & : @alexisdubuscomedy

Listen to Marcel Lucont’s Whine List at https://shows.acast.com/marcel-luconts-whine-list

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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 at

Insta: @jmcnic & TikTok: @james_mcnicholas

Watch James’s Songologues at https://www.youtube.com/@jmcnik/shorts

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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Alex chats to actor, drag king, and writer Daisy Doris May (‘Sex Education’, ‘Professor T’, narrator of Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’) about alter-egos, experimenting, and house music.

Daisy 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 10th March 2026.

Find out more of Daisy’s work at https://www.daisydorismay.com/

Insta & YouTube: @daisydorismay

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

@oocharacterpod on Twitter

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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 at https://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/kath-hughes

Insta: @kath_hughes

Find out more about Tarot at https://linktr.ee/tarotcomedy1

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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 Sounds…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002gm52

Check out Ed’s character videos

Insta & TikTok: @edjonesuk

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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/rosalieminnitt

Insta: @rosalieminnitt

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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 Rep

https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/sherlock-holmes-and-the-12-days-of-christmas/

You can find more of John’s work here… https://www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk/

Book tickets for his brand new 2026 tour ‘Tilting at Windmills’

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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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: @rufusjones1

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

@oocharacterpod on Twitter

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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.social

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

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@oocharacterpod on Twitter

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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 podcasts

Insta: @crushedbymcs

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

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Alex chats to writer, performer and impressionist, Jess Robinson (Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’, Radio 4’s ‘Dead Ringers’) about voices little and mighty, returning to the Fringe after 4 years, and sneaking her Natalie Cassidy impression into almost every project.

Jess 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 17th February 2025.

You can find more of Jess’s work at https://www.jessrobinson.co.uk/

Get tickets to ‘Your Song’ July Previews https://sohotheatre.com/events/jess-robinson-your-song/

Book tickets to 'Your Song' at Edinburgh Fringe https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/903-jess-robinson-your-song

Insta: @jessrobinsonofficial

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

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Alex chats to actor and writer Fergus Craig (BBC’s ‘Martin Fishback’, Dave’s ‘Hoff The Record’) about acting tips, performing sketch comedy in Africa, and not walking from London to New Zealand.

Fergus 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 January 2025.

Watch Fergus’s videos on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ferguscraig23 which includes ‘Walking From London To New Zealand’ and the ‘Martin Fishback’ Pilot.

Pre-Order 'Everybody in the Retirement Home Knows I'm a Murderer' from Waterstones

https://www.waterstones.com/book/everyone-in-my-retirement-home-thinks-i-killed-someone/fergus-craig/9781408734629

Insta: @drferguscraig

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

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Let’s pop the champagne! In this 50th Episode Spectacular, Alex chats to the writer/performer/rapper Rob Broderick AKA Abandoman about hip hop shows, putting trust in audiences, making up stories every day, and ‘Apology Nuggets’.

Rob 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 December 2024.

You can find more of Abandoman’s work at www.abandoman.com

Insta: @abandoman

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

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In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Mark about Bleak Old Shops, repeatable skills and Dale Winton.

Mark 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 12th February 2026.

You can find more of Mark’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/mark_evans/

Listen to the entire ‘Bleak Expectations’ at https://archive.org/details/BleakExpectationsS02E02AReKipperedLifeSmashedSomeMore

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Podomedy Podcast

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EPISODE 49 – NIM ODEDRA

Alex chats to actor and presenter Nim Odedra (SKY’s ‘The Makery’ & ‘SO Beano’, Audible’s ‘Green Wing: Resuscitated’) about crafting art, cutting hair, and creating a career from lies.

Nim 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 27th November 2024.

Note: A section of this episode had to be re-recorded because we lost the original footage so please excuse a sudden room-tone change.

You can find more of Nim’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/nimisha_odedra/

And on her socials @nimisha.odedra

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

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Alex chats in person to the multi faceted Greg Haiste (Fawlty Towers: The Play, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’ and ‘EastEnders’) about Basil Fawlty, Liam Gallagher and Guy Fawkes.

Greg 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 30th August 2024.

You can find more of Greg’s work here… https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/greg_haiste/

All socials: @greghaiste

Watch Haiste & Lawrence sketches (including Ken Loach's 'Star Wars') here… https://www.youtube.com/@HaisteandLawrence

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast @oocharacterpod on Instagram

oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

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Alex chats to writer and performer Alice Etches (‘Nevermind The Buzzcocks’, BBC Radio 4's 'The News Quiz', ITV's 'Celebrity Juice') about pitching ideas, pigeon diets, and procrastination.

Alice 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 27th August 2024.

You can find more of Alice’s work on her socials @aliceetches

Listen to Positive Soup! wherever you get your podcasts

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast at oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

@oocharacterpod on Twitter

Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

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Alex chats in person to writer, performer and clown, Christian Brighty (BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty’) about playing with period drama, living in an old people’s home, and finding love via the Chilcott Report.

Christian 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 19th August 2024.

You can find more of Christian’s work on all socials: @brightybuoy

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

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@oocharacterpod on Twitter

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Alex chats to actor and writer Kerry Howard (BBC’s ‘Him & Her’ & ‘Witless’) about playing stupid characters, being a ‘writer whore’, and keeping the hope alive.

Kerry 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 22nd July 2024.

You can find more of Kerry’s work here…

Insta: @TheKerryHoward

Both ‘Him & Her’ and ‘Witless’ are available to watch on iPlayer.

Listen to Kerry in ‘Ramon Fear’s Terror Tapes: Five Lashes of the Cane’ at ramonfear.com

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naive

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

Follow the podcast at oocharacterpod.bsky.social on BlueSky

@oocharacterpod on Twitter

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Alex chats to writer and performer Lorna Rose Treen (BBC Radio 4’s ‘Time of the Week’) about producing ‘Women’s Hour’, clowning, selling out her first Edinburgh Fringe run in 3 days, and how her video about ‘Space Raiders’ is still enraging the internet.

Lorna 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 16th July 2024.

You can find more of Lorna’s work at… https://www.lornarosetreen.co.uk/

Insta: @instalorns

Listen to ‘Time Of The Week’ on BBC Sounds.

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

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Alex borrows the recording equipment of and chats to writer and presenter Gareth Gwynn (BBC’s ‘Tourist Trap’, Radio 4’s ‘Champions of Pantheon’, ‘Ankle Tag’, ‘The Now Show’) about unfinished projects, making a show about Rik Mayall, Radio Wales, and the 2nd hand bookshops of Hay-On-Wye.

Gareth 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 20th June 2024.

You can find more of Gareth’s work at…             https://www.garethgwynn.com/cv/

Tw: @garethgwynn / Insta: @garethgwynn / Bluesky: @garethgwynn.bsky.social

‘Rik Mayal: Panglobal Phenomenon’ and ‘Isn’t Finished’ are both available on BBC Sounds.

Listen to ‘I’m So Not Over It’ here… https://shows.acast.com/the-xennial-dome

Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex Lynch (@AlexJRLynch)

Music by Naïve

Artwork by Tom Crowley

A Future Ghost Podcast

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Alex chats to actor and comedian Rosie Holt (‘The Russell Howard Hour’, host of ‘Non-Censored’) about snap elections, ukeleles, and being briefly cancelled.

Rosie 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 11th June 2024.

You can find more of Rosie’s work at… https://www.rosieholt.co.uk/

T: @RosieisaHolt / I: @rosieisaholt

Rosie’s Book ‘Why We Were Right’ is available now… https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-we-were-right/rosie-holt/9781529924558

Listen to ‘Non-Censored’ here… https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/noncensored/id1627769057

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Alex chats to writer and performer Jon Pointing (C4’s ‘Big Boys’, ITV2’s ‘Plebs’) about first Fringe shows, filming in Bulgaria, and flammable corners.

Jon 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 8th May 2024.

You can find more of Jon’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/jon_pointing/

Tw: @JonPointing / Insta: @jonpointing

Watch ‘Big Boys’ on All4.

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Alex chats to comedian and writer Rachel Fairburn (BBC’s ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Comedy Central Live’, co-host of ‘All Killa No Filla’) about venturing into character comedy, intergenerational friendships, and trains.

Rachel 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 8th July 2024.

You can find more of Rachel’s work at… https://rachelfairburn.com/

Tw: @RachelFairburn / Insta: @rachelfairburn

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In the first of this two-parter, Alex chats in person to writer Mark Evans (‘Bleak Expectations’, ‘That Mitchell & Webb Look’, ‘Bluestone 42’) about comedy records, odd jobs, and military weaponry.

You can find more of Mark’s work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/mark_evans/

Listen to the entire ‘Bleak Expectations’ at https://archive.org/details/BleakExpectationsS02E02AReKipperedLifeSmashedSomeMore

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‘Wot’s that when it’s at home?’

Alex chats to writer and performer Lucy Farrett (‘Lady Face’, ‘Sally4Ever’, ‘Beef & Dairy Network’) about iceburgs, Audrey Hepburn and finding your ‘voice fire’.

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 15th May 2024.

Check out LadyFace Taster Tape here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8azp7UHqlc&t=258s&pp=ygUMbHVjeSBmYXJyZXR0

Tw: @lucyfarrett / Insta: @lucyfarrett

Watch 50 Fringe Shows in 5 Minutes here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU9G1orfRCE&pp=ygUMbHVjeSBmYXJyZXR0

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In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Andy about screaming at horses, writing ‘Black Books’ and being let loose in a room full of latex.

Andy 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 2nd May 2024.

You can find more of Andy’s work here… https://misterandyriley.com/

Tw: @andyrileyish / Insta: @andyrileyish

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In the first of this two-parter, Alex chats in person to writer, cartoonist and author Andy Riley (‘Seize Them’, ‘Black Books’, ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’, ‘The Book of Bunny Suicides’) about starting out young, taking advice from Sondheim, and the most high-powered meeting he (or perhaps any writer) has ever been in.

You can find more of Andy’s work here… https://misterandyriley.com/

Tw: @andyrileyish / Insta: @andyrileyish

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Alex chats to writer and performer Laurence Rickard (BBC’s ‘Ghosts’, CBBC’s ‘Horrible Histories’, SKY’s ‘Yonderland’) about the origin of Them There, playing two ghosts at once, and naively writing 10 horses into a TV sketch.

Laurence 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 24th April 2024.

You can find more of Laurence’s work here… https://laurencerickard.com/

Tw: @lazbotron / Insta: @lazbotron

Watch the complete ‘Ghosts’ on BBC iPlayer

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In our series finale, Alex chats to writer and actor Tom Basden (BBC’s ‘Here We Go’, Radio 4’s ‘Cowards’, ITV2’s ‘Plebs’) in his local cafe about his latest play adaptation, permutations of sketch shows, and writing a pandemic-based comedy.

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’. This episode was recorded 26th September 2022.

Note: Please excuse the couple of moments where the mic cuts out and had to be swapped out for the back-up voice-note recording.

You can find more of Tom’s work here… https://www.tombasden.com/              

Insta: @tom.basden

Book tickets to ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’ here…  https://anarchistwestend.com/

Watch ‘Here We Go’ on iPlayer.

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MICHELLE FAHRENHEIM

Alex chats to writer and actor Michelle Fahrenheim (BBC ‘Quickies’, The Free Association) – in person and in her podcast debut - about short films, Ships and starring in the first Instagram sitcom.

Michelle 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 23rd August 2022. 

You can find more of Michelle’s work here… https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleFahrenheim

Tw: @MFahrenheim / Insta: @michellefahrenheim

Watch The Undercover Recruiter on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/theundercoverrecruiter/?hl=en

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Music by Naive

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Alex chats to his first guest duo in the form of writing and performing married couple, Chris and Jen Sugden, about making Victoriocity, slogging away at the Fringe, and improvising murder mysteries.

Chris and Jen also create a character together 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 1st August 2022. Since the time of recording, release dates for projects discussed have shifted.

Listen to Victoriocity at… https://www.victoriocity.com/

Tw:/Insta: @jensugden Tw: @chrssgdn/ Insta: cmgsugden

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Alex chats to writer, performer and Royal Institution regular, Steve McNeil (‘Wi-Fi Wars’, ‘Go 8-Bit’) about getting your live show made for TV, combining videogames and live audiences, and understudying Rik Mayall.

Steve 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 15th July 2022. 

You can find more of Steve’s work here… https://www.stevemcneil.co.uk/   Insta: @stevefromgo8bit

Keep track of ‘WiFi Wars’ tour dates here… https://www.wifiwars.co.uk/

Order Steve’s book ‘Hey! Listen!’ here… https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hey-Listen-journey-through-golden/dp/1472261364/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1536321414&sr=8-1

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Alex chats to writer and performer Sooz Kempner (BBC’s ‘Doctor Who: Doomsday’) about the Royal Music Academy, Reply Guys, Richard Thomas, and retro videogames.

Sooz 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 July 2022.

You can find more of Sooz’s work here… https://www.soozkempner.co.uk/

Tw: @SoozUK / Insta: @soozkempner

Watch Sooz’s sketches and videos here… https://www.youtube.com/@SoozUK

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Alex chats to writer, actor and impressionist Terry Mynott (Channel 4’s ‘The Mimic’ and ‘VIP’, BBC’s ‘Motherland’) about honesty, honing an impression, and having his radio show shut down.

Terry 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 12th July 2022.

You can find more of Terry’s work at… https://linktr.ee/terrymynott

Tw: @terrymynott / Insta: @tmynott 

Watch the honesty video we mentioned… https://www.instagram.com/reel/CemJs3ZlSKf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Alex chats to writer and performer Kathy Maniura about lycra-clad cyclists, drag make-up and ageing comedy.

Kathy 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 11th February 2026.

You can find more of Kathy’s work at www.kathymaniura.co.uk

Insta: @kathykathymm

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Alex chats to writer and performer Simon Kane (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘Timespanner’, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’) about Flying ants, Finnemore and Gilbert’s Fridge.

Simon 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 July 2022.

You can find more of Simon’s work at…  https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/simon_kane/

Tw: / Insta: @slepkane

Listen to Series 9 of ‘Souvenir Programme’ on BBC Sounds… https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b01mk97n

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In the second in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Holly Hall (BBC New Comedy Award’s Digital Comedian of The Year) about creating her BBC pilot, reaching out to collaborators, and the Coventry ‘Covmandem’.

Holly 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 2022.

Check out Holly’s comedy at… https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7WqnWA-IisCGjW5WRalCzw

Tw: @_Holly_Hall / Insta: @hollyhallcomedian

Watch ‘When Podcasts Go Wrong’ here… https://www.comedy.co.uk/online/videos/21024/when-podcasts-go-wrong/

Watch ‘It’s What She Would Have Wanted’ on iPlayer.

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In the first in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Lee Griffiths (Late Night Gimp Fight, C5’s ‘Impractical Jokers’) about wrecking balls, writing a sketch a day, and the Rebel Alliance.

Lee 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 6th July 2022.

You can find more of Lee’s work at… https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/lee_griffiths/

Tw: @Studlygriff

Watch Late Night Gimp Fight comedy at… http://www.latenightgimpfight.com/

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Alex chats to writer Georgia Pritchett (HBO’s ‘Succession’ and ‘Veep’, BBC’s ‘The Thick of It’) about being a writing chameleon, working on ‘Smack the Pony’, and making gravy with Armando Iannucci.

Georgia 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 30th June 2022.

Order Georgia’s autobiography ‘My Mess Is A Bit Of A Life’ here… https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571365920-my-mess-is-a-bit-of-a-life/

Watch ‘The Shrink Next Door’ on AppleTV.

Watch ‘Succession’ and ‘Veep’ on NowTV.

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