Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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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

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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

Follow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

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