Russell Hicks stands out as one of Britain’s most quick-witted and dynamic comedians. Originally from America and now residing in London, he is celebrated for his energetic style and bold presence, as well as his remarkable skill in improvisation.

I have seen Hicks as a guest for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at Edinburgh in 2017, Headliners Comedy Club in London in 2017 and 2020, Up The Creek Comedy Club in London in 2019, Collywobblers Comedy in London in 2024, and at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024.

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Please read Russell Hicks’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/12/russell-hicks/

Russell Hicks links:

Website: www.russellhicks.co.uk

Richard Vranch has extensive experience both acting and writing across radio, television, and theatre, as well as performing as a stand-up comedian.  He is also known for creating improvised comedy with The Comedy Store Players.  His distinctive voice features in various commercials and documentary programmes. Holding a doctorate in physics, Vranch once hosted his own science series on Channel 4. He regularly appears on panel shows and podcasts, including in January 2026, A Rich Comic Life Blog & Podcast.

I have seen Vranch perform improvisation every year from 2006 to 2019 for Paul Merton’s Impro Chums at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as numerous appearances at The Comedy Store in London for The Comedy Store Players.  I have also seen him perform stand up comedy for The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) in London in 2024.

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Please read Richard Vranch’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/27/richard-vranch/

Richard Vranch links:

Website: www.richardvranch.com

Website: www.comedystoreplayers.com

Phil Nice is an actor, comedian and writer, recognised for his television appearances in productions such as Inspector Morse (1987), Goodnight, Sweetheart (1993), Bonkers (2007), and Citizen Khan (2012). Within the comedy circuit, he has performed as a guest for The Comedy Store Players and is also noted for his collaborations with fellow comedian Arthur Smith, most recently with the show Oof! that was performed at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024, the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024, and the Soho Theatre in London in April 2025.

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Please read Phil Nice’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2024/09/29/phil-nice/

Phil Nice links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nice.phil/

Comedian Carl Carzana brings a refreshingly quirky perspective to everyday life, captivating audiences with his distinctive style and effortless charm. Since venturing into stand-up comedy, Carl has swiftly made his mark, achieving success with his talents in various comedy competitions.

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Please read Carl Carzana’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2024/01/14/carl-carzana/

Carl Carzana links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CCarzana/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/carlcarzanathecomedian/

Website: www.carlcarzana.wixsite.com/carlcarzanacomedian/about

Christmas isn’t Christmas without Morecambe and Wise.  For over forty years, Eric and Ernie’s repeated showings every Christmas still draw big audiences for their series and specials, and they are as much a part of the festive season as Mince pies and Christmas cards.

Now, following on from Episode 129 and for the first time ever, Eric Morecambe’s son, Gary returns to A Rich Comic Life Blog and Podcast to talk much more about his father’s incredible story and the wonderful legacy of Morecambe and Wise – Britain’s favourite comedy double act.

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Please read Morecambe and Wise’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/the-ones-that-got-away/

Morecambe and Wise links:

Website: http://www.morecambeandwise.com/

For Part 1 of Gary’s interview on A Rich Comic Life Blog and Podcast: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2024/09/15/episode-129-gary-morecambe/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MATT GREEN

Green is an actor, writer and comedian and boasts a wealth of experience in comedy, having launched his career in 2003 and performed for more than twenty years. He has graced a range of venues and festivals nationwide, notably making appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for his lively delivery, Green’s performances blend sharp observational humour with topical material. His talents have earned him a nomination for Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival.

I have seen Green MC for Always Be Comedy in London in 2019 and perform at Gits and Shiggles Comedy Club in London in 2022, as well as a work in progress show at the Camden Fringe in London in 2024.

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Please read Matt Green’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/01/19/matt-green/

Matt Green’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattgreencomedy/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattgreencomedy/

Website: www.mattgreencomedy.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, DON BISWAS.

Biswas has become a familiar presence at comedy venues up and down the country, performing regularly at clubs across the UK.  His material covers an array of topics, drawing on his experiences growing up in an Asian household, as well as his personal journey with neurodiversity, including dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. His insightful and relatable comedy has earned him widespread respect throughout the circuit.

I have seen Biswas perform for Save Live Comedy at London’s Clapham Grand online in 2020, Goldfinch Comedy Night at the Goldfinch pub, Tooting, London in 2023 and the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London also in 2023.

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Please read Don Biswas’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/18/don-biswas/

Don Biswas’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Don-Biswas/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/donbiswascomedy/

Website: www.donbiswascomedy.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, JOZ NORRIS.

Surreal British comedian, screenwriter and comic actor Norris is a regular for at the cult comedy night The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society in London and has appeared at various comedy festivals including Leicester and since 2012, Edinburgh.  His 2025 solo show You Wait, Time Passes has received critical acclaim.

I have seen Norris perform wonderful sketches for The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society in London in 2020 and 2024 and as the film star Hugh Jackman as a guest for Late Night with Terry Wogan at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025.

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Please read Joz Norris’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/03/14/joz-norris/

Joz Norris’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JozNorrisComedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/JozNorris/

Website: www.joznorris.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, BENJAMIN PATTERSON.

Patterson has been performing his frequently silly and surreal jokes, routines and songs, and making audiences laugh for many years.

I have seen Patterson compere two shows for Always Be Comedy in London in 2023 and perform at Outside The Box Comedy Club in Kingston in 2024 and 2025.

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Please read Benjamin Patterson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/08/13/benjamin-patterson/

Benjamin Patterson’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealbenjaminpatterson/

In this episode, I talk to the legendary comedian, BOB BOYTON.

Boyton was popular for his political viewpoint as a stand -up comedian in the 1980's.  He was one of the founding members of The Cutting Edge, a satirical comedy team that still plays at The Comedy Store in London every Tuesday to this day. He left comedy in the 1990s to become an author. 

I watched Boyton pay a very funny tribute to his comic friend at Arnold Brown’s 80th Birthday Bash at The Comedy Store in London in 2016.  Brown played the infamous venue on its opening night in 1979 and at many of the early performances.

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Please read Bob Boyton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/bob-boyton/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, PAULINE EYRE.

Eyre is confident and very funny on stage, regularly making audiences laugh on the comedy circuit.  She has a very engaging presence and is extremely relatable.  She has performed two solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe: Body in 2024 and Anyone for Tennis in 2025.

I have seen Eyre perform at the Funny Rabbit Comedy Club in Canterbury in 2023 and at Sofa So Funny! in London in 2024, as well as being a guest for 101 Rules for A Better World (By Comedians) at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025..

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Please read Pauline Eyre’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/11/15/pauline-eyre/

Pauline Eyre website:

www.paulineeyre.co.uk/comedian/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ROSS SMITH.

Smith is a very funny regular on the comedy circuit and has a very amiable and comfortable style on stage.  He has self-depreciative humour mixed with ingenious banter and is an excellent compere with a very easy-going style.  His debut Edinburgh show, I Am Ross Smith! Won acclaimed in 2018.

I have seen Smith compere at Outside The Box Comedy Club in Kingston in 2024 and 2025.

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Please read Ross Smith’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2024/06/09/ross-smith/

Ross Smith Link:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rosssmithcomedy/

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, RHYS JAMES.

James is a popular stand-up comedian who is a regular on the British comedy scene and was a regular guest on BBC TV’s Mock The Week, as well as Live At The Apollo.  He has also performed as part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe, was a finalist in the Laughing Boy New Act Competition and was third in Comedy Central's Funniest Student.  His popular solo tours include Snitch in 2010, and Spilt Milk in 2023.  His book You’ll Like It When You Get There is to be published in August 2025.

I have also seen James at Headliners Comedy Club in London in 2019, and for the Edinburgh Comedy Allstars at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, as well as the Greenwich Comedy Festival in London in 2020. I have also seen him live at least once a year at Always Be Comedy in London from 2016 to 2025.

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Please read Rhys James’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/04/09/rhys-james/

Rhys James Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rhysjamesy/

Website: www.rhysjames.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, DAN ANTOPOLSKI

Actor, writer and British comedian, Antopolski won the BBC New Comedy Award in 1998, and won the Dave Best Joke of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2009.  He is a regular on the UK comedy circuit, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and has also appeared at international comedy festivals.

I have seen Antopolski in London as a guest for Always Be Comedy in 2018 and at The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) in 2024.

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Please read Dan Antopolski’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/03/23/dan-antopolski/

Dan Antopolski Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/danantopolski/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/danantopolski

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dan_antopolski/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, DANIEL HARDING.

Winner of the Newcomer of the Year award at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2023, and then creating his first solo show in 2024, which he took around festivals and fringe’s, Harding is a naturally funny comedy and highly recommended.

I have seen Harding perform and win the Noman New Comedian of The Year Award at Hastings Comedy Festival in 2023 (where I was a judge), and then again at Hastings in 2024 for his show Fierce Potato.

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Please read Daniel Harding’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/06/25/dan-harding/

Daniel Harding’s Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/danharding_comedy/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, SAMANTHA DAY.

Day is a comedian who transitioned from a career in accountancy to stand-up comedy.  Her comedy career began six years ago, and she has quickly made a name for herself on the comedy circuit, winning numerous awards, including most recently the Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand Up Award in 2025. She has delivered the solo show, The Generations Game in 2024 and her new show, The Great British Menu of (Petty) Complaints, is at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025.

I have seen Day live for Tickled Pink: Supporting Women in Comedy at 21 Soho, London in 2022.

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Please read Samantha Day’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/09/24/samantha-day/

Samantha Day’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/samanthadaytime

Instagram: www.instagram.com/samanthadaytime/

Website: www.samanthadaytime.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JACK HESTER.

Hester is a very energetic Irish comedian who is a regular on the UK comedy circuit.  In 2023, he was a British Comedian of the Year finalist.

I have seen Hester live at Monkey Business Comedy Club in London and his solo show, I am Napoleon at the Hastings Comedy Festival both in 2022, and the British Comedian of The Year at The Comedy Store in London in 2023.

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Please read Jack Hester’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/04/03/jack-hester/

Jack Hester’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Jack-Hester-Comedian/100094768945521/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/comedian.jack.hester/

Website: www.jack-hester.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful musical comedian, FRIZ FRIZZLE.

A master at crafting parody songs, Frizzle takes well-loved turns and messes around with them to the point of hysterical laughter.  An ingenious idea from the nominee for the WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards 2017 and 2018, and winner of the TenFootCity Comedian of The Year 2017.  His inspired Leicester and Edinburgh Fringe shows have been highly acclaimed year after year.

I have seen Frizzle as a guest for Late Night Jokes On Us at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2022, his solo show, Let’s Get Friz Frizzle (to the tune of ‘Let’s Get Physical’) at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023, and The ACMS Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.

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Please read Friz Frizzle’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/friz-frizzle/

Friz Frizzle Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FrizFrizzle/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/frizfrizzle/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, SALLYANN FELLOWES.

With a sting of comedy awards, including the Leicester Square New Comedian of The Year 2023, Fellowes is an extremely likeable and warm comedian on stage with a very biting and hilarious wit. A regular on the UK comedy circuit, including solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, she has intelligent and creative comic views that leave the audience crying with laughter.

I have seen Fellowes as a guest for Collywobblers Comedy in 2022, Happy Mondays Comedy in 2023 and for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in 2023 and 2024.

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Please read Sallyann Fellowes’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/05/sally-ann-fellowes/

Sallyann Fellowes Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/s_fellowes/

X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/s_fellowes/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sallyanncomedy/

Website: www.sallyannfellowes.uk

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful musical comedian, DAVID HOARE.

Winner of the Audience Favourite Prize at the Musical Comedy Awards in 2021, armed with guitar, the muti-talented Hoare performs razor-sharp, pointless songs with hysterical drollness and skills. 

I have seen Hoare perform for the Sofa So Funny showcase in 2022.

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Please read David Hoare’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/01/david-hoare/

David Hoare Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidhoarelol/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidhoarelol/

Website: www.davidhoare.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALI WOODS.

Winner of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020, Woods is an extremely likeable and funny talent, whose comedy often explores serious themes including men’s mental health. 

I have seen Woods perform for Collywobblers Comedy in 2023 and Happy Mondays Comedy in London in 2024, and his solo show At The Moment, at the Edinburgh Fringe also in 2024.

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Please read Ali Woods’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/11/05/ali-woods/

Ali Woods Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aliwoodsgigs/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/AliWoodsGigs/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliwoodsgigs/

Website: www.aliwoodsgigs.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, FIONA RIDGEWELL.

One of the most likeable and engaging comedians on stage, Ridgewell was a finalist for the Funny Women competition in 2020, jointly won the Ish-Comedy award in 2023 for Best Newcomer (with Dan Tiernan) and was a finalist for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2024.

I have seen Ridgewell perform for The Best of The Comedy Store in 2021, Sofa So Funny! in 2023 and 2024, The Rat Pack Stand Up Comedy Show at The Camden Comedy Club in 2024, the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2024, and Women Are(n’t) Funny: A Night of Comedy for Refuge in 2024.

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Please read Fiona Ridgewell’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/08/23/fiona-ridgewell/

Fiona Ridgewell’s Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fiona_ridgewell/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, WILSON MILTON.

Milton is a regular on the UK comedy circuit.  On stage, he delivers extremely clever observations and anecdotes in a charming and hilarious way.

I have seen Milton perform at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2023 and at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London, also in 2023.

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Please read Wilson Milton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/06/25/wilson-milton/

Wilson Milton’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilsoncomedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/wilsonsjokes/

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, RICHARD STOTT.

Stott is an actor and stand-up comedian, who regularly performs at comedy nights.  He has been runner up in Dave’s Jokes of the Fringe, The Guardian Top Ten Jokes of the Fringe, was listed twice in The Times' Best Jokes of the Fringe as well as being shortlisted for the Amused Moose Award 2023. On TV, he has appeared on ITV2s Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live. 

I have seen Stott perform at the Sofa So Funny showcase in 2023.

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Please read Richard Stott’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/12/16/richard-stott/

Richard Stott’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RichardStottComedy

X (Twitter): www.x.com/TheRstott

Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_rstott/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Si Deaves.

Comedian, writer and podcaster, Deaves is a regular on the comedy circuit, and he has been heard on BBC National and local radio. 

I have saw Deaves perform at the Sofa So Funny showcase twice in 2022 and also in 2024.

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Please read Si Deaves’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/si-deaves/

Si Deaves’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SiDeavesComedy/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/sideaves

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sideaves/

Website: www.sideaves.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful actor and comedian, THOM TUCK.

Known for being one third of the comedy group, The Penny Dreadfuls who debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2006, Tuck has appeared in and directed many plays and comedy shows.  An excellent improvise with extensive radio work, Tuck has founded (along with comedian John Luke Roberts), hosted and curated the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society, a cult evening of new comedy, since 2011.

I have seen Tuck perform in the play Coalition at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012, appearing several times in London for comedian Vix Leyton from 2020 to 2022, and hosting the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society in London and Edinburgh in 2020, 2023 and 2024.

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Please read Thom Tuck’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/06/12/thom-tuck/

Thom Tuck’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thethomtuck/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/turlygod/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/turlygod/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, CARLA GORDON.

Gordon is a bright, and amusing comedian.  She was a semi-finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition in 2021.  Her delivery is extremely clever, she is an very funny comedian and highly recommended.

I have saw Gordon perform at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in 2023.

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Please read Carla Gordon’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/12/16/carla-gordon/

Carla Gordon’s Links:

X (Twitter): www.x.com/TheCarlaGordon/

Instagram: www.instragram.com/carlagordon/

Website: www.carla-gordon.com

In this episode, I talk to the great character comedian, STEVE LEE.

Lee created Mad Ron – the Third Hardest Man in Uxbridge who first appeared on the UK comedy scene in 2015, and the multi award winning act is a regular fixture at comedy clubs and festivals.

I have saw Lee perform as Mad Ron at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.

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Please read Steve Lee’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/09/24/mad-ron/

Steve Lee’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/madroncomedy/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/madronspanners

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ALISTAIR BARRIE.

Barrie is a British comedian, writer and actor, who regular performs on the UK comedy circuit, and in other countries.  He has also guested at numerous comedy festivals and taken several solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to critical acclaim.

I have seen Barrie in London at Headliners Comedy Club in 2016, Always Be Comedy in London in 2019 and 2021, and Downstairs at the Kings Head in 2023.

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Please read Alistair Barrie’s blog at:

 www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/03/31/alistair-barrie/

Alistair Barrie’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/AlistairBarrieComedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alistairbarrie/

Website: www.alistairbarrie.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, TOM PRICE.

Originally from Monmouth in Wales, Price is a British actor, radio presenter, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian.  He is most notable for playing Ady Davidson in the BBC TV Dr Who spin-off series, Torchwood.  He also regularly plays the UK comedy circuit with his bizarre and unique sense of humour.

I have seen Price as a guest for the Always Be Comedy showcase in London in 2022.

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Please read Tom Price’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/12/18/tom-price/

Tom Price’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/thepriceistom/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/pricetom

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepricetom/

Website: www.pricetom.com

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JESSICA FOSTEKEW.

Fostekew is an English actress and stand-up comedian. She is a regular presence on the UK stand-up comedy circuit, and her solo show, Hench, was nominated for the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best show.

Her TV acting credits include Avoidance (with Romesh Ranganathan), Cuckoo, and Motherland. She has featured on BBC Radio 4 (including The News Quiz) and on numerous TV entertainment shows, (including Live at The Apollo).   She is a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, as well as creator and host of the comedy food podcast, Hoovering.

I always smile when I see her name on a comedy bill as I know I am in for as good time. She has on numerous occasions reduced me to helpless fits of laughter, and I have seen her many times over the years.  I first saw her as a guest for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2012, and other notable performances include as a guest act for Always Be Comedy in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2022, Work In Progress shows at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, and Battersea Arts Centre in 2023, and her Hoovering Podcast Live  in London in 2021 and Leicester in 2024.

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Please read Jessica Fostekew’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/10/jess-fostekew/

Jessica Fostekew’s links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/jessicafostekew/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/jessicafostekew

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicafostekew/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, STEPHEN CATLING.

Catling is a dynamic, bizarre comedian who is unique, completely original, and very funny.

I have seen Catling as a guest for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2022 and 2023.

Thank you so much for listening to my podcast, if you like what you hear, please subscribe and I hope you enjoy the interview.

Please read Stephen Catling’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/01/stephen-catling/

Stephen Catling’s Links:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/comediancatling/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catlingstephen/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, SHALAKA KURUP

Born in India, Kurup is a superb observational comedian and has performed at venues across London including The Comedy Store, Angel Comedy and Sofa So Funny. 

I have seen Kurup take part in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023 where she came third), as well as the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023 and again in 2025.

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Please read Shalaka Kurup’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/03/20/shalaka-karup/

Shalaka Kurup’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MsWildeChild

Twitter (X): www.x.com/shalakakurup

Instagram: www.instagram.com/shalakakurup/

In this episode, I talk to the comedian, DANNY WALSH.

Walsh’s comedy is sharp, intelligent and ridiculous.  He is unafraid to talk serious issues including

mental health and addiction and he always seems to know how to see the funny side.

I have watched Walsh perform at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023.

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Please read Danny Walsh’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/07/09/17371/

Danny Walsh’s Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dannywalshcomedy/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, WILL DAVIES.

The comic has a deadpan, dry and very silly style on stage that is infectiously funny.  His wonderful original comedy is absurdist and chaotic taking the audience on a journey of hilarity.

I have watched Davies perform at the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2023.

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Please read Will Davies’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/13/will-davies/

Will Davies’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/will.davies.1690

Twitter (X): www.x.com/wtdavies

Instagram: www.instagram.com/willtdavies/

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, ALEX KITSON.

Starting in 2018, Kitson is a Bristol-based award-winning writer, performer and stand-up comedian.  He has written for the BBC and amassed millions of views of online content.  He has been a finalist of numerous comedy competition and has successful runs with shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals.

I have seen Kitson perform hysterical stand-up comedy for On The Edge Best of The Fest at the Brighton Fringe in 2023, Sofa So Funny! in 2023 and his solo work-in-progress show, Must I Paint You A Picture, at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024.

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Please read Alex Kitson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/13/alex-kitson/

Alex Kitson’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlexKitson0/

Twitter (X): www.x.com/alexkitson

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexkitson0/

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, CAREY MARX.

Marx is a regular headliner on the comedy circuit who delivers a unique mixture of dark humour and fantastic delivery.  He has performed several solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and has twice won the New Zealand Comedy Festival for Best International Show.

I have seen Marx live on stage for We Love Comedy in London in 2013, The Best of The Comedy Store in 2014, Always Be Comedy in London in 2017 and Downstairs At The Kings Head in London in 2023.

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Please read Carey Marx’s blog at:

 www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/04/12/carey-marx/

Carey Marx Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareyMarxComedy/

Twitter (X): www.x.com/CareyMarx

Instagram: www.instagram.com/carey.marx/

Website: www.careymarx.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY.

Canadian-born Shaughnessy is a London-based comedian who is extremely compelling and very funny on stage.  She has appeared at many UK comedy clubs and her solo show Be Your Own Daddy, directed by Adam Hills was performed to wide acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022.

I have seen Shaughnessy live on stage for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2022 and delivering her work in progress show, Pointless at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023.

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Please read Michelle Shaughnessy’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/08/28/michelle-shaughnessy/

Michelle Shaunessy Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/michellesfunny

Twitter (X): www.x.com/michellesfunny

Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellesfunny/

Website: www.michellesfunny.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, PAUL MERRYCK.

The Essex based character comedian is shameless, ineffective and unethical on stage delivering a hysterical collection of short stories and jokes about the mishaps of his life.  Merryck is a regular on the London and South-East comedy circuit and comperes a monthly night at ACanteen in Chelmsford.  He is also a regular at Fringe Festivals, including performing at the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2016, and Hastings Comedy Festival since 2018.

I have seen Merryck live on stage for Angel Comedy at The Bill Murray pub in Islington, London in 2023, and a guest on The Late Show at The Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024.

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Please read Paul Merryck’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/05/05/paul-merryck/

Paul Merryck Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064114387724

Instagram: www.instagram.com/paulmerryck/

Website: www.paulmerryck.com

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, HUW THOMAS.

I have spent many a happy comedy night from 1992 to 1997, watching legendary resident compere Thomas at the Downstairs at The Kings Head Comedy Club in Crouch End, London.  The club was co-founded in 1981 by Peter Grahame and Thomas, who was forced to retire in 2002, after twenty years, due to health problems.   During his glorious time at the club, he would perform his off-the-wall comedy routines (including infamous animal impressions) to delighted audiences.

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Please read Huw Thomas’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/07/04/huw-thomas/

Huw Thomas Links:

www.downstairsatthekingshead.com

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, GARY JENNISON.

Jennison is a co-director (with comedian Jed Salisbury) of the annual Hull Comedy Festival, held each November. He has funny bones is determined not to leave the stage until an audience is laughing.  He is also one of the friendliest and most consistently hilarious people I have ever encountered.

I have seen Jennison perform at the Hastings Comedy Festival in June 2022, 2023, and 2024, and the Hull Comedy Festival in November 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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Please read Gary Jennison’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/06/25/gary-jennison/

Gary Jennison Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GaryJennisonComedy/

Twitter: www.x.com/garyjcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/garyjcomedy/

www.facebook.com/hullcomedy/

www.jeddybearandgary.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JED SALISBURY.

Salisbury is an English actor and comedian based in Hull.  He regularly headlined on the UK comedy circuit and is a co-director (with Gary Jennison) of the annual Hull Comedy Festival, held each November.

I have seen Salisbury perform at the Hastings Comedy Festival in June 2022, 2023 and 2024, and the Hull Comedy Festival in November 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Please read Jed Salisbury’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/06/25/jed-salisbury

Jed Salisbury Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jedsalis/

Twitter: www.x.com/Jedandbreakfast/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jedandbreakfast/

www.facebook.com/hullcomedy/

www.jeddybearandgary.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the producer, promoter and comedian, SARAH BOWLES.

Producer and promoter for The Rat Pack Comedy Club in London and for Laughs at The Louis in Dover, as well as Head Judge of the Jones the Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards (with Nathan Cassidy), Sarah Bowles is also a very funny comedian in her own right.  She was a main prize nominee at the Silver Stand Up Competition 2023 and an Industry Winner at the Funny Women Awards also in 2023.

I have seen Bowles perform twice at the Sofa So Funny! showcase upstairs at The Flying Horse pub in 2023, and at The Angelic pub in 2024, both in London.

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Please read Sarah Bowles’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/07/09/sarah-bowles/

Sarah Bowles links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/fairybowles/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fairybowles/

In this episode, I talk to the comedian, LOGAN MURRAY.

Murray is a superb established comedian who is infamous for running comedy workshops.  The courses include teaching stand-up comedy, writing comedy and improvisation. His luminaries include Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert and Osho and many more.  Murray is also a writer and actor making many appearances on TV in comedy and drama.

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Logan Murray links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/logan.murray.1466

Instagram: www.instagram.com/logan_murray_comedy_guru/?locale=en_GB

Website: www.loganmurray.com

In this episode, I talk to the son of a comic legend, GARY MORECAMBE.

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise are Britain’s favourite comedy act, and they are the reason why my blog and podcast exist.  It was an honour and a privilege talking to Eric’s son about the career of these two extraordinary comic geniuses, renowned by many of today’s comedians.

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Please read the blog at:

https://arichcomiclife.blog/the-ones-that-got-away/

Morecambe and Wise link:

Website: http://www.morecambeandwise.com/

In this episode, I talk to the amazing comedian, PHIL NICHOL

Comedian, actor, writer, musician, podcaster, and director, Nichol is a man of many talents.  As a comic, he has reduced me to tears of laughter on many occasions.  A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and UK comedy circuit, Nichol’s style of comedy is outrageous, unhinged, unexpected, and hysterically funny.

Among many performances over the years, at the Edinburgh Fringe, I have watched Nichol as a guest for Nicholas Parsons Happy Hour in 2005, appear in the plays Talk Radio and True West (both 2006), Killer Joe (2007), and The School for Scandal (2009) and Hughie in 2019.  He was a guest for Mervyn Stutter’s 20th Anniversary Pick of the Fringe in 2012 and in London, Downstairs at The Kings Head 40th Anniversary Show in 2023.

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Please read Phil Nichol’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/22/phil-nichol/

Phil Nichol’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThePhilNichol/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/philbo2000/

Website: www.philnichol.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ALEXANDER BENNETT.

Regularly appearing on the UK comedy circuit, Alexander Bennett’s comedy is intelligent, obscene, murky, meaningless and exceptionally funny.  He has filmed several stand-up specials and has his own podcast with fellow comedian, Andy Barr entitled Born Yesterday (www.shows.acast.com/born-yesterday).

I have watched Bennett compering for Always Be Comedy in 2019, co-creating and appearing in Dan Vs Food at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, as a guest for Live at Limehouse in 2020, Always Be Comedy Online: The James Gill Roast in 2021, The Comedy Arcade Live, and his own special I Don’t Care For The Man Myself at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023, and Sofa So Funny! in 2024.

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Please read Alexander Bennett’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/25/alexander-bennett/

Alexander Bennett’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlexanderBennettComedian

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexanderybennett/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCl8qpVrvjyaOJkve6LlLAbQ

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JAMES TOWNSEND.

Townsend has a great stage presence and tells wonderfully bizarre and off the wall stories with a very high joke rate.

I have seen Townsend perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcase at the Flying Horse pub in 2022.

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Please read James Townsend’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/01/07/james-townsend/

James Townsend’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/startcultsandfires/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, TOM MAYHEW.

The much-admired comedian and writer has expert delivery of unique routines on stage, and is highly enjoyable to watch.

I have seen Mayhew perform at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022.

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Please read Tom Mayhew's blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/tom-mayhew/

Tom Mayhew’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TomMayhewComedy/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/tommayhew

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tommayhewcomedy/

Website: www.tommayhew.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALFIE EVERS.

Evers is an off the wall, surprising and outrageous comedian on-stage, delivering totally unexpected routines.

I have seen Evers at the Sofa SoFunny! showcases at both St Christophers pub and the Flying Horse pub in 2022.

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Please read Alfie Evers’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/alfie-eavers/

Alfie Evers’ links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/alfieeverscomedy/

X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/alfieevers

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alfieevers/

Website: www.alfieevers.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, LOUISE ATKINSON.

Hailing from Hull, Atkinson has performed at many comedy nights on the UK circuit and is wonderfully affable and confident on stage.  Her themes are extremely relatable, and she delivers exceptionally funny observations on life.

I first saw Atkinson on stage as a finalist in the Amused Moose National New Comic Final at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018.  The deserved winner was Maisie Adam, yet Atkinson showed great promise, and I watched her again as a guest act for Birdies Comedy showcase in 2018 and then for Tickled Pink Supporting Women in Comedy at 21 Soho in in 2022.  In 2023, I saw her brilliant debut solo show Mates at the Vaults Festival and in 2024, a work-in-progress of her new show, She Got the Look, at the Hastings Comedy Festival.

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Please read Louise Atkinson’s blog at

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/08/21/louise-atkinson/

Louise Atkinson’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/louiseatkinsoncomedy/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/_LAtkinson_

Instagram: www.instagram.com/_latkinson_/

Website: www.louise-atkinson.com

In this episode, I talk to the comedy promoter and compere, SIMON RANDALL.

Headliners Comedy Club based at the George IV pub in Chiswick, London is one of the regular comedy clubs I attend and has been running for over 20 years.  Promoter, Simon Randall is the creator and compere of this wonderful club which is well organised and very popular.  With shows on Fridays and Saturdays throughout most of the year, the club attract top comedy acts such as Alan Davies, Omid Djajlili, Paul McCaffrey, Seann Walsh and Boothby Graffoe to name a few.  Randall is also responsible for the EALING Comedy Festival held each year at Walpole Park again attracting established acts and big crowds.  Randall has and continues to make a major contribution to British comedy.

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Please read Simon Randall's blog at

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/02/12/simon-randall/

Simon Randall’s links:

www.headlinerscomedy.com

www.ealingsummerfestivals.com/comedy/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JAMES DOWDESWELL.

James Dowdeswell is a comedian, actor and writer.  He had headlined and compered many comedy nights, has appeared in the TV comedy series Extras with Ricky Gervais, and wrote the book The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs.  His comedy is knowledgeable, intelligent and exceptionally witty.

I have seen Dowdeswell appear for the Always Be Comedy in London in 2019, perform his own solo show, Beers of A Clown at the Clapham Fringe in 2022 and as a guest for Collywobblers Comedy at Sambrook’s Brewery in Wandsworth, London in 2023.

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Please read James Dowdeswell’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/12/07/james-dowdeswell/

James Dowdeswell’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/james.dowdeswell.5/

X (Twitter): www.x.com/jamesdowdeswell

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dowdeswell_drinks_well

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, POPE LONERGAN.

Comedian and writer Pope Lonergan performs all over the UK and has had sold-out shows at Vault Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Hastings Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe. He is also a care assistant. Writer of best-selling memoir, I’ll Die After Bingo, which was critically acclaimed when it was published in 2022, his stage presence and delivery are wonderfully funny.

I have seen Pope appear for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London in 2022.

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Please read Pope Lonergan’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/pope-lonergan/

Pope Lonergan’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pope.lonergan/

X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/popelonergan

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, BEN POPE.

Starting comedy at university, where he was president of the Cambridge Footlights (2013 /2014), Ben Pope is a rising star on the comedy circuit both as a compere and as a performer.  He is a gifted storyteller and brilliant comedy writer.  Effortlessly at ease on stage with an audience, he has an extremely likeable stage presence and has toured internationally and around the UK, including critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

I have seen Pope compering and performing at Always Be Comedy in 2022 and delivering his solo show Holy Cow at the Vault Festival and the Soho Theatre in London in 2023, plus a guest spot for On The Edge Best of the Fest at the Brighton Fringe in 2023 and a full work in progress show at the Brighton Fringe in 2024.

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Please read Ben Pope’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/11/08/ben-pope/

Ben Pope’s links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/benedict.pope.92/

X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/BenWPope

Instagram: www.instagram.com/popesbenedict/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe9kHuQ_7MY

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, RED RICHARDSON.

The comedian Red Richardson is the son of director and screenwriter Peter Richardson of The Comic Strip fame. Known for his hysterically funny jittery side full of angst, Richardson has a wonderful delivery and presence on stage.  His two Edinburgh Fringe solo shows Seeing Red in 2018 and Shots Fired in 2022 both won critical acclaim.

I have seen Richardson appear as a guest for the Boatshow Comedy Club at The Tattershall Castle on The Embankment in London in 2022. 

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Please read Red Richardson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/09/red-richardson/

Red Richardson’s links:

Twitter (X): www.x.com/redrichardson1

Instagram: www.instagram.com/redrichardsoncomedy/

Website: www.redrichardsoncomedy.com

In this episode, I talk to the great musician and comedian, TONY DE MEUR AKA RONNIE GOLDEN.

Tony De Meur’s alter ego is Ronnie Golden, a British singer, guitarist and comedian.  In 1975, he was founder of the new-wave band The Fabulous Poodles. From the early 80s he has made numerous appearances on the London comedy circuit.  Golden also fronts the Soul and R & B group, Ronnie and The Rex and was a long-time musical collaborator with comedy legend, Barry Cryer.

I have seen Golden perform with Barry Cryer every year from 2005 to 2018 at the Edinburgh Fringe.  Combined with Golden’s humorous songs and Cryer’s priceless jokes, the shows were always a highlight at the festival.

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Please read Tony De Meur aka Ronnie Golden’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/08/21/ronnie-golden/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, ALEXANDRA HADDOW.

Regularly performing at comedy clubs all over the country, London-based Haddow is a naturally funny woman on stage displaying charisma, smut and audacity whilst delivering extremely relatable humorous stories.  She hosts Dulwich Hamlet Comedy every month, her debut solo show Not My Finest Hour in 2023 won plaudits at comedy festivals, and she has been tour-support for the likes of Frankie Boyle and Bill Bailey.

I have watched Haddow as a guest for 21 Soho in 2022, Always Be Comedy in 2023 and also her solo show Not My Finest Hour at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.

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Please read Alexandra Haddow’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/09/alexandra-haddow/

Alexandra Haddow Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/missahaddow

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexandrahaddow/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, AARON SIMMONDS.

Unfazed by his disability, Simmonds delivers razor sharp observations on life and with his amiable, easy going and very likeable personality on stage, he is a major comic talent.

I have seen Simmonds perform his solo show, Hot Wheels, for the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2022, and headline the Sofa SoFunny! showcase in London in 2024.

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Please read Aaron Simmonds’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/06/25/aaron-simmonds/

Aaron Simmonds Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aaron.simmonds/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/RollingComedian

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rollingcomedian/

Website: www.aaronsimmondscomedy.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, MARK NICHOLAS.

Mark Nicholas is a brilliant Autistic comedian who has been creating stand-up comedy since 2021.  He has been a guest at many comedy nights and festivals, including The Comedy Store in London. He also presents the award-winning Laugh-Able Comedy Night in London showcasing talented comics with disabilities and mental health conditions.

I have seen Nicholas appear for Laughing Horse Pick of The Fringe at Brighton in 2022 and for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in London, also in 2022.

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Please read Mark Nicholas’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/05/22/mark-nicholas/

Mark Nicholas Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/marknicholasstandupcomedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/marknicholascomic/

In this episode, I talk to the actor, writer and journalist, KATE COPSTICK.

Copstick is one of the best-known comedy critics and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  She was a Perrier Comedy Award judge in 2003 and 2004.  She was also a Malcolm Hardee Award Judge from 2008 to 2015 and she is a regular critic to The Scotsman newspaper.

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, KATE MARTIN.

Martin is an absolute natural on-stage and an exceptionally funny comedian.  A brilliant and highly energetic storyteller with razor-sharp punchlines and observations, she can easily command a room generating waves of laughter, and regularly headlines at comedy clubs.

I have seen Martin perform for Epic Comedy in 2022, The Rat Pack Stand-Up Comedy at The Camden Comedy Club in 2023 and for Sofa So Funny! in 2022 and 2023.

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Kate Martin Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kate.martin.94064

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThatKateMartin

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatkatemartin/

Website: www.thatkatemartin.com

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian, MARK OLVER.

Stand-up comedian Olver is a very popular headliner act and compere and has been promoting and performing comedy in Bristol since 1998. From Edinburgh Fringe solo shows to warming-up the audience for TV’s Deal or No Deal, he has a wealth of experience, jokes, and material.  He is an extremely funny, warm and engaging comic.

I have seen Olver as a guest for Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette online, and Always Be Comedy Online in 2020, compere for Up The Creek Saturday Night Comedy in 2022 and warm-up compere for recordings of Channel 4’s The Last Leg from 2021 to present.

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Mark Olver Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/markolver

Twitter: www.twitter.com/markolver

Instagram: www.instagram.com/markjohnolver/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Kate McGann

A Finalist for So You Think You’re Funny in 2019 and the South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, McGann deserves every success. 

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Kate McGann Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KateMcGannComedian/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/katemcgannarang/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, Alex Hylton.

Based in the East Midlands, Hylton is an exceptionally funny comedian with a very likeable, and self-effacing stage persona.  He is the monthly compere at 45 West Comedy Club in Leicester and has been in the finals, and won many comedy competitions, including best show at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020 and 2022.

I have watched Hylton at the Leicester Comedy Festival compering Late Night Jokes on Us in 2022 and his brilliant solo show, Performer, in 2023.

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Please read Alex Hylton’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/alex-hylton/

Alex Hylton Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlexHyltonComedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/AlexParisHylton/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexparishylton/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, writer and rapper, Joe Jacobs.

Based in London, Jacobs’ style is to mix the comedy with rap.  He has been seen and heard on amongst others, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and gained millions of online views. Apart from stand-up comedy, he is also known as Jester Jacobs and has been releasing steady music since his debut album in 2008, Mental Disorder.  His two Edinburgh Fringe solo shows, Ripe, in 2017 and Grimefulness, in 2019 both received critical acclaim.

I saw him give an exceptionally funny performance at 21 Soho, London in 2022, and I am looking forward to seeing the highly original comic talent again in 2024.

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Please read Joe Jacobs’ blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/10/09/joe-jacobs/

Joe Jacobs’ Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jesterjacobs

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jesterjacobs

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jesterjacobs/

You Tube: www.youtube.com/jesterjacobs

Website: www.joejacobs.website

In this episode, I talk to Dr Oliver Double.

Dr Double is an academic and was previously an accomplished stand-up comedian who regularly played the circuit and created Sheffield’s longest running comedy club, The Last Laugh. Since 1999, he has been based at the University of Kent School of Arts, teaching and researching comic and popular performance.  He has written several books and has helped to establish The British Stand Up Comedy Archive (BSUCA).  Dr Double is also the regular compere of the Funny Rabbit Comedy Club performing at the Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury.

 I first saw Dr Double at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015 where he interviewed Jo Brand and Alexei Sayle for his Talking Comedy series.  I visited the Bristol Slapstick Festival in 2023 where Double was a guest of Robin Ince talking about the books of Monty Python.  In 2023, I visited twice the BSUCA, where I watched Double compere a Funny Rabbit Comedy night, and I am very proud to say that the comedians’ interviews featured in my podcast are being added to the Archive collection. 

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Please read Dr Double’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/01/29/dr-oliver-double/

Dr Oliver Double Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/oliver.double/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/OliverDouble/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/oliver.double/

Website: www.kent.ac.uk/arts/people/544/double-oliver

Website: www.arichcomiclife.blog/the-british-stand-up-comedy-archive/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BARRY FERNS

Beginning his stand-up career in 1995 aged 17, then quitting stand-up to make Edinburgh Fringe sketch shows, and then starting stand-up again from 2008, Barry Ferns is an extremely quick-witted host and headline comedian. One of the founding members of Angel Comedy in London and nominated for best compere at the Chortle Awards in 2014 for his work at the Angel Comedy Club, in 2012, he was in the final of the Leicester Square Comedian of The Year competition and he regularly appears at many comedy festivals.

I have seen Ferns perform for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2015 and at the Hastings Fringe Comedy Festival 2022 hosting the Norman Award Newcomer of The Year.

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Barry Ferns Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/barrybarryferns/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/barryferns

Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrybarryferns/

Website: www.barryferns.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, JIM DALY.

Presenter, actor and writer, London-based stand-up comedian Daly has hosted Chesham Comedy night and performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  He is a regular writing contributor for the extremely popular News Revue show. 

A Crystal Palace fan, he hosts the weekly football show, Football Friday on https://www.joe.co.uk/, the FYP Podcast, one of the UKs most downloaded independent football podcasts and has had more than five million views online for his comedy football songs and blogs.

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Jim Daly Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimdalycomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jimdalycomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimdalycomedy/

Website: www.jimdalycomedy.com/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, ANDREW BIRD.

Bird is a regular headliner on the comedy circuit and has supported the likes of Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert and Michael McIntyre on tour.  A brilliant storyteller on stage with a very likeable persona, he is a brilliant comedian.  On TV, he has written for 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo, and Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Warrior. On radio, he is a regular guest on BBC Radio 2’s The Rhod Gilbert Show. I have seen Bird perform at the Krater Comedy Club in Brighton and for Boatshow Comedy  in 2015, Top Secret Comedy Club in 2020 and The Return of The Craic Online in 2021.

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Please read Andrew Bird’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/07/andrew-bird/

Andrew Bird Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AndrewBirdComedian

Twitter: www.twitter.com/a_tweety_bird

Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrewbirdcomedian/

Website: www.andrewbirdcomedian.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, VICTORIA MELODY.

Award winning comedian Melody writes, produces and performs comedy, theatre and film.  With a love of experimentation, she has appeared on stage in such diverse roles as a pigeon fancier, dog handler, funeral director, beauty queen and police officer.   Her stand-up comedy is enthusiastic, off-the-wall, original, and relatable.  Her solo show for the Edinburgh Festival in 2022 saw her perform with a headset describing the processes of comedy.  Brimming with ideas, Melody is an extremely funny and endearing comedian. I have seen Melody appear twice as part of the Sofa So Funny showcase, at St Christopher’s Pub, Liverpool Street, London in 2022 and Upstairs at The Flying Horse in Liverpool Street, London in 2023.

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Please read Victoria Melody’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/03/19/victoria-melody/

Victoria Melody Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheVictoriaMelody

Twitter: www.twitter.com/victoriamelody

Instagram: www.instagram.com/victoriamelody_/

Website: www.victoriamelody.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BELLA HULL.

Bella Hull is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer.  Very engaging and exciting on stage, she is confident and extremely funny with very clever material about her life and career.  Hull performed her debut solo show, Babycakes, at the Edinburgh Fringe and then the Soho Theatre to rave reviews in 2022.

I have watched Hull perform for Always Be Comedy both online, and at Sambrook’s Brewery in Wandsworth in 2022, and at the Kennington venue in 2023.

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Please read Bella Hull’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/04/03/bella-hull/

Bella Hull Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/bellabellahull

Instagram: www.instagram.com/bellabellahull/

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian and photographer, STEVE BEST.

As a comedian, Best has a very immature and zany presence on stage elevating his comedy to laugh-out-loud status.  He is a man of many talents and has an exceptional form of slapstick humour.

As a photographer, Best has unprecedented access to the comedy world, regularly seen at comedy gigs taking photographs of the comics backstage and capturing the real essence of what it is like to be a stand-up comedian.  His wonderful, published books, to date, are Comedy Snapshot (2014), Joker Face (2017) and Comedians (2022).  The sequel Comedians 2 is due for publication in September 2023.  All are available from his website below.

I have watched Best perform at the Putney Comedy Tree in London in 2009, as well as attending the exhibitions Steve Best: Clicking Comedians (2018), Steve Best: Comedians Back To Front (2019) and was an invited guest for the launch of his book Comedians (2022), all at the Observatory Photographic Gallery in London.

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Please read Steve Best’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/26/steve-best/

Steve Best Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteveBestComic/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SteveBestComic/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevebestpics/

Website: www.stevebest.com

For the 100th episode, I talk to a special guest, the brilliant comedian, JACK DOCHERTY.

Docherty is a Scottish comedian, actor, and writer.  He first performed at the 1980 Edinburgh Fringe with the comedy sketch group The Bodgers (with Moray Hunter, Gordon Kennedy and Peter Baikie).  Docherty and Hunter became staff writers for the BBC radio comedy contributing to shows such as Radio Active, Week Ending and The News Huddlines. They were teamed with Norwenna Banks and John Sparkes and went onto make four series of the successful sketch show, Absolutely, for Channel 4 between 1989 and 1992. Also in the eighties, his writing skills helped make Spitting Image, Alas Smith & Jones, Vic Reeves Big Night Out, and The Lenny Henry Show, all major hits.  In 1997 (until 1999), he was part of the launch of Channel 5, becoming Britain's first five nights a week chat show host on The Jack Docherty Show.  From 2014, he has memorably starred as Chief Miekelson in BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad, winning awards for the part, and then wrote and starred in radio and television versions of Stop Start In 2018 he returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with new solo shows in 2018 and 2022, and has a new show, David Bowie and Me: Parallel Lives in 2023.

I have many happy memories of sitting in the audience at recordings of The Jack Docherty Show at The Whitehall Theatre in London (now Trafalgar Theatre) from 1997 to 1999.  I have also seen Docherty perform for Stop Start at the BBC Radio Theatre in 2015, and his solo shows Miekelson and McGlashan: Serious Men at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and Nothing But, at the Soho Theatre, London in 2022.

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Please read Jack Docherty’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/08/30/jack-docherty/

Jack Docherty Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mrjackdocherty

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrjackdocherty

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, IAN STONE about his comedy career.

Stone is a writer, podcaster, broadcaster and one of the best stand-up comedians and comperes in Britain. On stage, he appears easy-going yet anxious, delivering hysterical topical humour with a downgrading and mocking tone.  On the comedy circuit for years and receiving a nomination for best show in 2012 at the Leicester Comedy Festival awards, his 2022 Edinburgh show, Righter of Wrongs, was a sellout, and he is returning to the Fringe with a brand-new show in August 2023.

I have seen Stone many times over the years, and he has made me laugh out loud consistently. I first saw him at the BBC Stand Up Show in Edinburgh in 2007, then, amongst others, Banana Cabaret in Balham in 2013, the Ealing Comedy Festival in 2016 and his solo 2023 show at the Leicester Comedy Festival, In The Wilderness.

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Please read Ian Stone’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/06/23/ian-stone/

Ian Stone Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ianstonecomedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/iandstone

Instagram: www.instagram.com/iandstone

Website: www.ianstonecomedian.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, BRENNAN REECE about his comedy career.

Reece is a working class, northern comedian who won became a comedian in 2010 and won the English Comedian of The Year in 2015.  His cheeky on-stage persona is extremely funny and very endearing.

I have watched Reece perform for The Return of The Craic online comedy club in 2021, the Edinburgh Comedy Allstars, and his brilliant solo show, Crowded, at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 and for Always Be Comedy in London also in 2022.

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Please read Brennan Reece’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/01/31/brennan-reece/

Brennan Reece’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brennan.reece/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/brennanreece

Instagram: www.instagram/brennanreece

Website: www.brennanreece.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian, Nick Kirk.

Kirk’s first gig was the inaugural Sofa SoFunny! online gig in December 2020. He became a consistent act when the showcase, created by his friend Leslie Gold, went live twice a month firstly at St Christopher’s pub, Liverpool Street and then Upstairs at The Flying Horse on Wilson Street.  Whether performing as himself or in character, Kirk is very clever and witty with his comedy.  His character Dave Steed, a fire inspector passing judgement on the venue clearly struggling divorce and bad life choices, is an inspired creation, regularly performed and popular with audiences.  Kirk deserves every success with his comic journey.

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Please read Nick Kirk's blog at:

https://arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/nick-kirk/

Nick Kirk Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nick.kirk.735

Twitter: www.twitter.com/thatbaldyfella/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatbaldyfella/

Instagram: www.instragram.com/davesteedsafety/

In this episode, I chat to Chris Young & Jake Alexander – the Co-Directors of the Hastings Comedy Festival.

The Hastings Comedy Festival started in 2015.  Based on an idea by friends Young and Alexander, numerous live comedy events take place over five days every Summer.  Situated in the beautiful seaside area of Hastings and St Leonards, the festival proves more popular every year.  I have been in attendance the last few years and the festival is now a fixture in my comedy calendar. I have watched many comedians at the festival including Helen Bauer, Tony Law, Barry Fearns, Lily Phillips, Elliot Steel and President Obonjo.

The Hasting Comedy Festival 2023 takes place from Wednesday 14th June to Sunday 18th June, and I will be there for the full run.  See website below for further information and tickets.

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Hastings Comedy Festival Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hastingscomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/Hastingscomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/hastingscomedyfestival/

Website: www.hastingscomedyfestival.com

In this episode, I chat to fellow comedy superfan, Mark Duqueno.

Over the years, Duqueno has seen almost as many, if not more comedians than me! In July 2022, he created the amazing podcast Comedy In A Nutshell, where, to quote, he ‘asks the big questions, What is comedy? Who is it, and why is it? To help me I’ve enlisted the help of comedians, performers, promoters, and fans, to discuss what comedy means to them, and to sum all their experience up in a nutshell.’ 

I have bumped into Duqueno many times at comedy nights and festivals where it is a pleasure to catch up and talk all things comedy.  In February 2023, we did a joint podcast A Rich Comic In Life In A Nutshell celebrating 30 years of The Leicester Comedy Festival:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/02/24/episode-87-a-rich-comic-life-in-a-nutshell-from-leicester-comedy-festival/

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Mark Duqueno Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mark.duqueno/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/thecomedynerd

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecomedynerd/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/comedyinanutshell/

Comedy In A Nutshell Podcast:  Comedy in a Nutshell on Apple Podcasts

In the second of two special episodes celebrating the 40th anniversary of Downstairs at The Kings Head comedy club, I talk to the brilliant comedian and film director, JOE BOR about his career.

Bor is an actor, writer, director, producer, editor, and stand-up comedian.  A brilliant character comedian who I have seen compere at the 99 Club in London’s Leicester Square in 2017, his films include the short film, Clown (2021) starring Seann Walsh and Shappi Korshandi, Ian Congnito: A Life And A Death On Stage (2022), and a film about the history of Downstairs at The Kings Head, The Oldest Comedy Club in Britain (2023). His new film Unstoppable Me is currently in production.

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Please read Joe Bor’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/07/joe-bor/

Joe Bor Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joe.bor.5

Twitter: www.twitter.com/josephbor

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joebor1/

Websites: www.joebor.co.uk; www.joeborfilms.com

In the first of two special episodes celebrating the 40th anniversary of Downstairs at The Kings Head comedy club, I talk to the wonderful owner of the club, PETER GRAHAME about his comedy career.

Downstairs at the Kings Head is one of the oldest comedy clubs in Britain.   Founded in 1981 by Grahame and Huw Thomas (who became the regular compere until his retirement), the intimate venue has never moved from the Kings Head pub, Crouch End in North London.  The 40th Anniversary gig which I attended took place in April 2023 (rescheduled after two years because of the pandemic).  With a bill featuring Al Murray, Phil Nichol, Nick Helm, Arthur Smith, Miles Jupp, Ria Lina, Laura Smyth, Shazia Mirza and back for one night only compere, Thomas, the anniversary night was filled with laughter and nostalgia. Walking into the club that evening, just as I had done for the first time thirty years ago, brought back many happy memories, including watching Harry Hill and Jeff Green both playing one of their earliest gigs there.  It was a pleasure chatting to the co-founder and promoter of this iconic comedy club.

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Downstairs at The Kings Head Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DownstairsatKH/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/downstairskhead

Instagram: www.instagram.com/downstairskhead/

Website: www.downstairsatthekingshead.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian LESLIE GOLD about her comedy career.

American Leslie Gold, based in London, is a wonderful no-nonsense stand-up comedian whose material discussing every-day life is direct and hilarious.  Since

Gold comperes and created Sofa SoFunny! comedy club, a comedy night for new and aspiring comedians (around ten per gig) with regular comic Nick Kirk, and a star-turn for a headliner.  Starting online in December 2020, Sofa SoFunny! live shows in London began in September 2021 and go from strength to strength every fortnight.

In 2022, I attended my first Sofa SoFunny! comedy showcase at its first home, St Christopher’s pub, London Bridge, and then I attended six more over time at the same venue, and at its current residence for a further five shows, upstairs at The Flying Horse, Wilson Street in London in 2022 and 2023.  I am now a regular guest at the brilliant comedy night.

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Please read Leslie Gold’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2022/02/17/leslie-gold/

Leslie Gold’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeslieGold

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/RealLeslieGold

Instagram: www.instagram.com/reallesliegold/

Sofa SoFunny! Links:

www.facebook.com/SofaSoFunny/

www.twitter.com/SofaSofunny

www.instagram.com/sofasofunny/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian PETER MERRE about his comedy career.

Merre is based in London has been compering and performing stand-up comedy since 2016. His comedy is topical, razor sharp and extremely funny.  He has appeared on Sky TV’s Soccer AM, can be heard on TALKSPORT radio and is a writer for BBC Radio 4’s Newsjack.

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Peter Merre’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/petermerre

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/topicalcomedian

Instagram: www.instagram.com/topicalcomedian/

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian ANIA MAGLIANO about her comedy career.

Magliano is an Italian-Polish comedian based in London, who made the final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award in 2018 and the Funny Women Award in 2020.  On stage, she is an exceptionally confident, warm, and funny comedian, who is highly recommended.

I have seen Magliano perform both live and online at Always Be Comedy in 2021 and 2022.  I also saw her debut solo Edinburgh Fringe show, Absolutely No Worries If Not, in 2022.

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Please read Ania Magliano’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/10/09/ania-magliano/

Ania Magliano’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aniamaglianocomedy

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/AniaMags

Instagram: www.instagram.com/aniamagliano/

Website: www.aniamagliano.com

In this episode, I talk to the GEOFF ROWE, the founder of the Leicester Comedy Festival.

Rowe, and a group of student friends, set up the annual event in 1994, when they were studying Arts Management at Leicester’s De Montfort University. Every February since, the comedy festival has played host to a wealth of comedy performances attracting visitors from all over the country. In 2023, after celebrating the 30th anniversary, Rowe has stepped down. and created an extraordinary legacy.  The event plans to continue in 2024 (from 7th to 25th February) and will carry on Rowe’s legacy. In 2023, Rowe was presented with the Outstanding Legend Award at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards.  Over the years, the 19-day festival has grown to become one of the longest-running independent festivals in the UK.

I have been going to the Leicester Comedy Festival every year since 2020 and have seen amazing comedians including Arthur Smith, Alex Bennett, Flo & Joan, Sara Barron, Steve Bujega, Jarred Christmas, Marcus Brigstocke, Lloyd Griffith, Scott Bennett, Gary Jennision, Jed Salisbury, Vix Leyton, Rich Wilson, Garrett Millerick, Masai Graham, Kirsty Munro, Fred Ferenczi, Rob Rouse, Ian Stone, Darren Walsh, Sikisa, Josh Pugh, Lou Conran, Daniel Petrie, Aideen McQueen, Kevin O’Brien, Eddie Mullarkey, Eric Rushton, Jurgen Strack, Friz Frizzle, Edi Johnson, Steve Royle, Alisdair Beckett-King and Michelle Shaugnessy.

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Please read Geoff Rowe’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/03/20/geoff-rowe/

Geoff Rowe’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/geoff.rowe.37

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/geoff_rowe

Instagram: www.instagram.com/geoff_rowebem/

Websites: www.comedy-festival.co.uk

www.ukkidscomedyfestival.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian FRANCIS FOSTER about his comedy career.

Francis Foster is a brilliant stand-up comedian who regularly performs at UK comedy clubs, as well as all over the world.  His writing credits include Mock The Week for the BBC, and in 2018, he began co-hosting the podcast TRIGGERnometry with fellow comedian Konstantin Kisin, which has achieved enormous success.

I have seen Foster on stage for Birdies Comedy in 2014, Always Be Comedy in 2016 and for Angel Comedy at the Camden Head, Islington in 2017 all in London.

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Please read Francis Foster’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/31/francis-foster/

Francis Foster’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/francis.foster3

Twitter: www.twitter.com/francisjfoster

Instagram: www.instagram.com/francisjfoster/

Website: www.francisfoster.co.uk

Live from the Leicester Comedy Festival for the 30th Anniversary Richard Gill and Mark Duqueno join forces to talk about a few of their experiences at the festival. Listen and enjoy.

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Richard Gill Twitter: @RW_Gill

Richard Gill Facebook: Richard.Gill.758

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In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian, JOSH PUGH, about his comedy career.

Pugh is an British stand-up comedian and actor.  He began performing in 2014 and in that year as well as 2015, he won the Midlands New Act of The Year.  In 2015, he also won new act competitions at both the Birmingham Comedy Festival and Nottingham Comedy Festival and in 2016 he won the English Comedian of the Year.  He has become a regular on the comedy circuit and is on tour in 2023 with his solo show Sausage, Egg, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans.

I have seen Pugh perform for Always Be Comedy online in 2020, 2021 and 2022, Always Be Comedy live in 2021 and 2022, and solo show Josh Pugh: Danger, High Loltage (work in progress) at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2022.

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Please read Josh Pugh’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/27/josh-pugh/

Josh Pugh’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshPughComic/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/JoshPughComic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshpughcomic/

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian, STEVE BUGEJA, about his comedy career.

Bugeja is a regular in comedy clubs and is also a writer and actor.  Co-creating and appearing in the ITV 2 sitcom, Buffering (with Iain Stirling) and has been part of the main writing team for Stirling’s ITV 2 comedy quiz show, Celebability and The Russell Hour for Sky Television.  He won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013 and has since had five successful solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and been on two national tours.  An extremely funny and unique comic performer on stage, he has razor-sharp wit and delivers each story and joke with brilliant precision and timing.

I have seen Bugeja perform for Always Be Comedy in London in 2017, Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe in Edinburgh in 2018, Always Be Comedy in 2021, his work-in-progress solo show Tried To Start His Own Nickname in 2021 for the Leicester Comedy Festival and supporting Iain Stirling on tour at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London in 2022.

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Please read Steve Bugeja’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/09/08/steve-bugeja/

Steve Bugeja’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteveBugejaComedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/stevebugeja

Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevebugejacomedy/

Website: www.stevebugeja.com

In this episode, I talk to the brilliant comedian PAUL TONKINSON, about his comedy career.

Tonkinson is an extraordinary live performer. Winning the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and the Time Out Stand-Up Comic of the Year in 1997, he is a regular headlining act on the comedy circuit.  Famed for his lively visual and physicality and accurate parodies, his first-rate material on every-day life is hysterical. He has been tour-support for Michael McIntyre in 2013, 2015 and 2021 and, on television, he has also hosted Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast and the BBC’s The Sunday Show.

I have seen Tonkinson perform for Headliners Comedy Club in 2015, Banana Cabaret in 2017, Always Be Comedy in 2017 and 2020 and supporting Michael McIntyre at the Leicester Square Theatre, London in 2021.

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Please read Paul Tonkinson’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/28/paul-tonkinson/

Paul Tonkinson’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/paultonkinsoncomic/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/paultonkinson

In this episode, I talk to the comedian ELLIOT STEEL, about his comedy career.

A stand-up comedian like his dad, Mark; Steele has performed truthful and extremely funny comedy sets, which are delivered with a refreshingly individual style together with a self-assured stage presence.

I have seen Steel perform for Always Be Comedy, London in 2017, 2019 and 2020 and at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2021.

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Please read Elliot Steel’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/03/14/elliot-steel/

Elliot Steel’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/elliotsteelcom/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/elliotsteelcom

Instagram: www.instagram.com/elliotsteel/

In this episode, I talk to the comedian ILAYDA ARDEN, about her comedy career.

Arden is a comedian, writer, and actor with experience in experimental theatre.  Nominated for the 2020 Funny Women Awards, her stand-up is thoughtful, honest, intelligent, and exceptionally amusing.

I have seen Arden perform in London for Birdies Comedy in 2019, Flamingo Sparks Open Mic Night, Vix Leyton’s Comedy Roulette, Live@Limehouse and Comedy Kiss Launch Night all in 2020, and Neon Flamingo Cutting Room Floor Live Online at The Cavendish Arms in 2021.

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Please read Ilayda Arden’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/13/ilayda-arden/

Ilayda Arden’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilayda.arden/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ilaydaarden/

Website: www.ilaydaarden.com

In this episode, I talk to one of my absolute favourite comedians, MILTON JONES, about his comedy career.

Jones is one of the best one-line pun comedians working today.  Familiar for his wild hair and wonderful loud fashionable shirts, his expressionless and overanxious delivery of the joke is superb. The lines to the joke are extremely well crafted, hysterically funny and he has become exceptionally popular with audiences.  He has had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and was a regular panellist on BBC TV’s Mock The Week.

I have seen Jones perform many times over the years. I first saw him perform at the Ealing Comedy in London in 2010 and then a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe with his solo shows Milton Jones: On The High Road in 2013, Milton Jones and The Temple of Daft in 2015, and Milton Impossible in 2019, and again in London in 2022.  I have also him numerous times as a guest for Always Be Comedy, Headliners Comedy Club and Outside The Box, all in London.

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Please read Milton Jones’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/27/milton-jones/

Milton Jones’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/miltonjonescomedy/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/themiltonjones

Instagram: www.instagram.com/themiltonjones/

Website: www.miltonjones.com

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic character comedian, STEVE JAMESON AKA SOL BERNSTEIN about his comedy career.

One of the funniest characters on the British comedy scene, Sol Bernstein is the creation of Jameson. Portraying an old Jewish comedian on stage who consistently makes me cry with laughter, with brilliant comic timing and delivery.  Bernstein always is a joy to watch, and I smile when I see his name on a forthcoming bill of comedians.

I have seen Bernstein perform many times over the years from the We Love Comedy showcases in 2014, the Old Comedian of the Year competition at the Museum of Comedy in 2015 and at Headliners in Chiswick, London in 2015 and 2016.  

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Please read Sol Bernstein’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/09/06/sol-bernstein/

Sol Bernstein’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SollyBernstein/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/solbernstein

Website: www.solbernstein.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful character comedian, BENJAMIN BANKO BELLO AKA PRESIDENT OBONJO about his comedy career.

Comedian Bello created President Obonjo, an inflated self-centred dictator pf the Lafta Republic, feigning to find easy solutions delivered on stage with mocking accuracy, amusement, and susceptibility.  Obonjo has been a very successful standing-up comedian winning Luton Comedian of the Year, Runner-Up at Great Yorkshire Fringe and was a finalist in the Naty New Act of the year in 2016. 

I have seen President Obonjo live on stage for Old Comedian of The Year in London in 2015, his solo show President Obonjo Stole My Identity at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, online for Beefy’s Comedy Club in 2020 and then live again at The Hastings Comedy Fringe in 2021.  

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Please read President Obonjo’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/07/17/president-obonjo/

President Obonjo’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062982261372

Twitter: www.twitter.com/realObonjo

Instagram: www.instagram.com/obonjo/

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian and impressionist, JOSH BERRY about his comedy career.

Berry came to prominence at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and 2019 with his solo shows Voice Thief in 2018 and Josh Berry: Who Does He Think He Is? In 2019.  His extraordinary talent for impersonation includes politicians, sports stars, and fellow comedians.  In 2019, when Boris Johnson became British Prime Minister, Berry created Rafe Hubris, a conceited, public school educated special government adviser.  The lampooning character was a massive success and Berry incorporated him into many of his live stand-up shows and projects.

I have seen Berry perform work-in-progress shows at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020 and at 2Northdown in London in 2021.

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Please read Josh Berry’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/16/josh-berry/

Josh Berry’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JoshBerryImpressions

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/JoshBerryComedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshberrycomedy/

Website: www.joshberryofficial.com

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian GARRETT MILLERICK about his comedy career.

Millerick is a stand-up comedian, writer, and director.  He is in great demand on the UK comedy circuit due to his adaptability and originality.  His acclaimed solo shows, Sunflower in 2018 and Smile in 2019 performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour.

I have seen Millerick perform for Twice As Nice Comedy at the Grove Pub in Hammersmith, London in 2019, for #Save Live Comedy online at the Clapham Grand in 2020 and for The Outside The Box Comedy Club at The Royal Oak pub in New Malden, London in 2021.

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Please read Garrett Millerick’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/08/11/garrett-millerick/

Garrett Millerick’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/garrett.millerick.comedy/

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/millerickcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/millerickcomedy/

Website: www.garrettmillerick.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian NATHAN CASSIDY about his comedy career.

Cassidy is a British comedian, writer, and podcaster.  He became a regular on the UK comedy circuit in 2009 and has performed solo shows at many Fringe’s and comedy clubs over the years, including the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2010.  He is known for his comic invention – his shows are cleverly constructed and well as being exceptionally funny.  His podcast Psycomedy examines the mindset of comedians and comedy.  Winner of numerous awards over the years, Cassidy is a comic tour de-force and is highly recommended.

I have seen Cassidy perform for The Rat Pack Stand Up Comedy in 2021 at The Camden Comedy Club in London where he is the regular weekly compere as well as his solo shows Bumblebee at The Museum of Comedy, London in 2021 and Observational in 2022 at The Pleasance Theatre, Islington in London.

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Please read Nathan Cassidy’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/06/20/nathan-cassidy/

Nathan Cassidy’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cassidynathan

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/nathancassidy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thenathancassidy/

Website: www.nathancassidy.com

In this episode, I talk to two members – Tom Livingstone and Robin Hatcher - of the hilarious comedy sketch group, The Noise Next Door.

The Noise Next Door is the UK’s premier improvised comedy ensemble who have been performing together since 2005.  The current line up comprises of Livingstone, Hatcher, Matt Grant, and Sam Pacelli. Charlie Granville has also been a member as has Tom Houghton who left in 2016 to go solo.  Each show is different and is made up of taking suggestions from the audience on any topic, and then acting out scenarios and stories made up on the spot with hilarious characters and situations.  It has proved to be a winning and thoroughly entertaining formula.

I have seen The Noise Next Door perform many times over the years including at the Underbelly Festival on the Southbank in London and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, Leicester Square Theatre, London and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2016, Always Be Comedy in Kennington, London and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017, the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 and 2019, The Old Firestation, Carlisle in 2020, and The Brighton Open Air Theatre plus the Underbelly Festival, Cavendish Square in London in 2021.

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Please read The Noise Next Door’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/06/26/the-noise-next-door/

The Noise Next Door’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/noisenextdoor

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/NoiseNextDoor

Instagram: www.instagram.com/noisenextdoor/

Website: www.thenoisenextdoor.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the great comedian Claire Haus about her comedy career.

British Canadian comedian Haus is a writer, actress and stand-up comic. She regularly performs high energy comedy in clubs and has a background in theatre, art, sketch, and improv.  In 2019, she was a So You Think You’re Funny finalist at the Edinburgh Fringe and has appeared regularly in the The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2 since 2019.

I have seen Haus perform for Flamingo Sparks Open Mic Night at the Star Of The East pub, London in 2020 and for Vix Leyton and Friends at the Cavendish Arms pub in London in 2021.

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Please read Claire Haus’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/02/16/claire-haus/

Claire Haus’s Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/clairehauscomedy/

Website: www.clairehaus.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian Jason Cook about his comedy career.

Beginning his comic journey as part of the sketch group, Soup in 2005, Cook is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer is based in Tyne and Wear in the North-East of England.  Regular comedy club headliner Cook was the co-writer (with Graham Duff) of the BBC TV comedy series Hebburn which featured Chris Ramsey and Vic Reeves (as well as Cook) which ran from 2012 to 2013.  More recently, Jason Cook’s Comedy Club based in South Shields has played host to popular comedians, with Cook as the regular host.

I have seen Cook perform for The Best of The Comedy Store in London in both 2006, for the Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011 and again for The Comedy Store in London in 2014.

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Please read Jason Cook’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/10/04/jason-cook/

Jason Cook’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jasoncookcomedy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jasonlovescomedy/

Website: www.jasoncookcomedy.co.uk

In this episode, I talk to the fantastic comedian Jeff Innocent about his comedy career.

Innocent has been a comedian, writer, and actor for over twenty years and regularly headlines comedy clubs.  Winner of British Comedian of The Year in 2021, as well as numerous other awards, he has created the Jeff Innocent Comedy Academy teaching budding stand-up’s the tricks of the trade, and his unique influence is somewhere between looking like a London hard-man and his refined, thoughtful approach to comedy. 

I have seen Innocent perform regularly for Always Be Comedy in 2017 and 2019, Bearcat Comedy in 2018, Headliners Comedy Club in 2021 and the Ealing Comedy Festival in 2022.

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Please read Jeff Innocent’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/02/09/jeff-innocent/

Jeff Innocent’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeffinnocentcomedian/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/InnocentJeff

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeffinnocentofficial/

Website: www.innocentacademy.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comic actor Alex Lowe about his comedy career.

Lowe is an English actor, comedian and voice artist.  He is the creator and performer of brilliant comic characters Barry from Watford and Clinton Baptiste.  Barry is an eighty plus Motivational Speaker with a fine line in comic smut, as featured on Steve Wright In The Afternoon on BBC Radio 2.  Lowe’s most famous comic creation Clinton Baptiste, the impatient medium, clairvoyant and psychic best known for his appearances on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights broadcast on Channel 4.  Lowe isA regular headliner at comedy nights and is an extremely funny performer

I have seen Lowe perform as Barry from Watford at Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2013 and as Clinton Baptiste at Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Live at the Manchester arena in 2015, Always Be Comedy in London in 2018 and 2019 and Epic Comedy in Chichester in 2022. Lowe is a regular headliner at comedy nights and is an extremely funny performer.

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Please read Alex Lowe’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/09/07/clinton-baptiste/

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/03/04/barry-from-watford-aka-alex-lowe/

Alex Lowe’s Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/realclintonb

Twitter: www.twitter.com/alexlowe51

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BarryFromWatford

Instagram: www.instagram.com/baptisteclinton/

Website: www.clintonbaptiste.com

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful comedian Stevie Martin about her comic career.

Martin is a comedian, actor, writer and podcaster.  Online output includes a regular improvised comedy book club on Twitch and two successful podcasts Might Delete Later with Gina Martin and Nobody Panic with Tessa Coates.   Her many TV appearances include Starstruck opposite Rose Matafeo, Comedians Giving Lectures and Russell Howard’s Good News who she has also written for.  On radio, her credits include Tom Neenan Is Not All Men and Sketchorama.

I have seen Martin perform at Always Be Comedy and the London Comedy All Stars both in 2019 as well as her highly acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe solo show Hot Content in 2021 at the Soho Theatre in London.  

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Please read Stevie Martin’s blog at:

www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/07/07/stevie-martin/

Stevie Martin’s Links:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/5tevieM

Instagram: www.instagram.com/5teviem/

Website: www.steviemartin.com