Almost Famous - Pod.casts

15 Minutes of Fame - Elton John on meeting Princess Diana and singing at her funeral

January 04, 2021 05:30 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MB

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Elton John discusses Princess Diana's death, re-writing Candle in the Wind and having to sing it at her funeral. Also includes an amazing story about Richard Gere and Sly Stallone fighting over Diana at his house. Buy a copy of Me by Elton John here: https://amzn.to/2X1KWWH If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podca...

Elton John on meeting Princess Diana and singing at her funeral

January 04, 2021 05:30 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MB

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Fame, Barnaby reads an extract where Elton John discusses Princess Diana's death, re-writing Candle in the Wind and having to sing it at her funeral. Also includes an amazing story about Richard Gere and Sly Stallone fighting over Diana at his house. Buy a copy of Me by Elton John here: https://amzn.to/2X1KWWH If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podca...

Almost Famous Series Five - 15 Minutes of Fame - Trailer

December 31, 2020 05:30 - 1 minute - 2.45 MB

Barnaby trails series 5 of Almost Famous - a daily dose of some of the most honest, emotional, controversial and often hilarious stories ever released into the world by celebrities. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamou...

Hollie-Jay Bowes - Actor and Star of Hollyoaks

December 03, 2020 05:30 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MB

Actor Hollie-Jay Bowes gives a fascinating insight into the realities of being inside the bubble of fame, including what it was like being trolled on social media and how it affected her professionally. Follow Hollie on Instagram: @jolliehaybowes If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous...

Roman Scott - Musician and Son of 'M's' Robin Scott and Brigitte Vinchon

November 26, 2020 05:30 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MB

Singer songwriter and beatboxer Roman Scott discusses what it was like growing up with parents who made one of the biggest songs of all time - M's Pop Musik. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquirie...

Ewen Macintosh - Actor and Star of The Office

November 19, 2020 05:30 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MB

Actor Ewen Macintosh tells Barnaby why Ricky Gervais created a genius character in David Brent, and how his own part in The Office came about. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquiries: almostpodcas...

Mike Fenton Stevens - Actor, Comedian and Podcast Host

November 12, 2020 05:30 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MB

Actor Mike Fenton Stevens tells Barnaby about times he has raged at casting directors at auditions, leading to him getting work he may otherwise not have got. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquiri...

Sam Homewood - Television Presenter

November 05, 2020 05:30 - 44 minutes - 81.6 MB

TV presenter Sam Homewood tells Barnaby about his absolute love for what he does and how he always wanted to try stand up comedy. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquiries: almostpodcastfamous@gmail...

John O'Farrell - Author, Scriptwriter and Political Campaigner

October 29, 2020 05:30 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MB

Author John O'Farrell discusses his career and brings in a review for Broadway play that he wrote to discuss how its negativity affected his creativity. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquiries: al...

How To Be A Voiceover Artist - Voice of The X Factor Peter Dickson shares his tips

October 22, 2020 04:35 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MB

In a bonus episode, voice of The X Factor Peter Dickson talks about his voiceover mentoring and advice business Gravy for the Brain, and gives his tips on how to become a voiceover artist. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almos...

Peter Dickson - Britain's Most Famous Voiceover Artist

October 22, 2020 04:30 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MB

The voice of The X Factor Peter Dickson discusses a career of over 30,000 voiceovers! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast More info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquiries: [email protected] Listen to Barnaby's other podcast It's...

Lulu Popplewell - Comedian and Child Actor in Love Actually

October 15, 2020 04:40 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MB

Comedian Lulu Popplewell discusses her journey from child actor to getting on stage for laughs. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast Follow Barnaby's other podcast It's Your Fun...

Brand New Podcast - It's Your Funeral

October 15, 2020 04:35 - 1 minute - 1.96 MB

Barnaby trails a brand new podcast that he's released called It's Your Funeral. Listen to It's Your Funeral here: https://bit.ly/34JPC77 Follow It's Your Funeral on Instagram: @poditsyourfuneral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost Famous Series Four - Trailer

October 08, 2020 04:30 - 1 minute - 2.45 MB

Welcome to Series Four of Almost Famous. Out 15th October 2020. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous. Hosted on Acas...

Best of Series 3 - The Isolation Episodes

July 24, 2020 04:30 - 21 minutes - 40 MB

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to: htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous This is a Best Of Compilation from series three of Almost Famous, with excerpts from interviews with Emily Dean, Chesney Hawkes, Paul Danan, Angela Barnes, Lou Sanders, David Baddiel, James Brown and John Thompson. Series 3 of Almost Famous was recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the ...

Tobias Slater - Musician, Events Producer and Host Barnaby's Brother (Part Two)

July 10, 2020 04:35 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to: htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous Tobias Slater is a pure Almost Famous guest. He grew up with parents who were famous singers and a step-father who was a famous TV presenter. He also had some fame himself as lead singer of the band Catch in the 90's. He also just so happens to be our host Barnaby's brother. Tobias discusses his time as a musician in Part Two of this episode. Listen to To...

Tobias Slater - Musician, Events Producer and Host Barnaby's Brother (Part One)

July 10, 2020 04:30 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to: htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous Tobias Slater is a pure Almost Famous guest. He grew up with parents who were famous singers and a step-father who was a famous TV presenter. He also just so happens to be our host Barnaby's brother. They discuss their childhood in Part One of this episode. Listen to Tobias Slater's music by searching for 'Tobias Fauntleroy Slater' on Soundcloud. Find ou...

John Thomson - Star of The Fast Show and Cold Feet

July 03, 2020 04:30 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to: htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous Actor John Thomson discusses what its like to feel like your success is slipping away from you, then to bring it back as he talks all things The Fast Show, Cold Feet and why he uses social media for himself, not others. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click ...

James Brown - Author, Journalist and Founder of Loaded Magazine

June 26, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 115 MB

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to: htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous James Brown created 90's lads mag sensation Loaded and discusses the drink, drugs and celebrity excesses that made those times so brilliant, before realising he had to get off the ride before it was too late. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscr...

David Baddiel's Most Embarrassing Famous Moment (Bonus Ep)

June 19, 2020 04:35 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

David Baddiel realised he hadn't been truthful about his most embarrassing moment because of fame, so asked Barnaby if he could tell his genuinely most embarrassing story. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the sh...

David Baddiel - Comedian and Author

June 19, 2020 04:30 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

Tables are turned as series 1 guest David Baddiel is interviewed about his experience of fame by Barnaby. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Follow Almost Famous on:...

Lou Sanders - Comedian and Taskmaster Champion (Part Two)

June 12, 2020 04:35 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

Comedian Lou Sanders talks about the time she had a little tumble with Almost Famous host Barnaby Slater, and her plans for making a difference in the world. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: alm...

Lou Sanders - Comedian and Taskmaster Champion (Part One)

June 12, 2020 04:30 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Comedian Lou Sanders talks about the jobs she had leading to her comedy career and whether Barnaby was a psychopath or not when they used to work together. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: almo...

Chesney Hawkes - UK Number One Pop Star

June 05, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Singer/songwriter Chesney Hawkes talks to Barnaby about getting to Number One in the charts with The One and Only, how he spent the money that came from it, and how he bounced back when his record company stopped returning his calls. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars...

Angela Barnes - Comedian and Star of Mock The Week (Part Two)

May 29, 2020 04:35 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

In part two of this episode of Almost Famous, comedian Angela Barnes tells Barnaby what her plans are for the rest of lockdown and answers his quickfire questions. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here:...

Angela Barnes - Comedian and Star of Mock The Week (Part One)

May 29, 2020 04:30 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

Comedian Angela Barnes joins Barnaby to discuss comedy courses, whether or not you're famous if you're a mainstay on Mock The Week and how to deal with merciless internet trolling. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts ...

Paul Danan - Star of Hollyoaks, Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother (Part Two)

May 22, 2020 04:35 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Paul Danan - Star of Hollyoaks, Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother (Part One)

May 22, 2020 04:30 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

In part one of Barnaby's chat with actor Paul Danan, he discusses how fame led him towards addiction and self-harm. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Follow Almost ...

Rebecca Lucy Taylor - Lead Singer of Self Esteem and Slow Club

May 15, 2020 04:30 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

Rebecca Lucy Taylor is a pop star in isolation. She discusses what it's been like as the lead singer of bands on the verge of becoming famous and what her plans are for keeping busy during lockdown. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Em...

Emily Dean - Author, Podcaster and Absolute Radio Presenter (Part Two)

May 08, 2020 04:35 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

In Part Two of our episode with Emily Dean, she goes into more depth about writing her critically acclaimed book 'Everybody Died So I Got A Dog'. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the show here: almostpodcastfamo...

Emily Dean - Author, Podcaster and Absolute Radio Presenter (Part One)

May 08, 2020 04:30 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MB

Emily Dean talks about doing a life reset after tragedy struck, leading her to make a start on the To Do List that she'd always said she'd get round to, but had never started yet. As a result she is now a critically acclaimed author and podcaster, and co-hosts The Frank Skinner Radio Show on Absolute Radio. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone! If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or que...

Almost Famous Series Three - The Isolation Episodes - Trailer

May 01, 2020 04:30 - 2 minutes - 2.93 MB

A trailer for series three of Almost Famous, the podcast where Barnaby Slater chats to guests about their experience of fame. This series will forever be known as The Isolation Episodes, as Barnaby chats to guests remotely from home during the strange times of Covid-19. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Email with thoughts on the s...

Best of Almost Famous - Compilation Episode

April 24, 2020 04:30 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

Barnaby introduces some of his favourite clips from the two series of Almost Famous so far. Listen to excerpts of interviews from guests including Nicola Wren, Rhodri Giggs, Phoebe Eclair-Powell, David Baddiel, Ralf Little, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Matt Richardson and Rhys James. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening! Follow Almost Famous...

James Redmond - Star of Casualty and Hollyoaks

April 17, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

James Redmond tells us what it was like to star in Hollyoaks in its heyday, how he moved on to present Saturday morning kids TV before going on to be in Casualty and tour the country as a stand up comedian. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any tho...

Paul Sinha - Comedian and Star of The Chase

April 10, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

Comedian and star of ITV quiz The Chase Paul Sinha tells Barnaby about his diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease, what it's like when fans of The Chase watch him do stand up comedy and why he's a mega star in New Zealand. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, sen...

Max Rushden - Sports Television and Radio Presenter

April 03, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Sports presenter Max Rushden talks about punting in Cambridge, his Blue Peter screen test and getting, then losing, the presenter job on Sky Sports show Soccer AM. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments...

Rhys James - Comedian and Star of Mock The Week

March 27, 2020 05:30 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

Comedian Rhys James is a regular on BBC1's Mock The Week and tells us why he thinks he's a writer comedian rather than a performer comic, why he hasn't yet seen a therapist and gives us his thoughts on fame. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any th...

Clive Anderson - Comedian and Television Presenter

March 20, 2020 05:30 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

Comedian Clive Anderson talks about becoming famous while still working as a barrister, his run in with The Bee Gees and how he felt when he was told that he was losing his BBC1 talk show. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions...

Penny Smith - Television Presenter, Radio DJ and Novelist

March 13, 2020 05:30 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

Former GMTV television presenter Penny Smith talks about the humiliation that comes with losing your job when you're famous, as well as her love of travelling, hiking and bumping into Dustin Hoffman on purpose. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any...

Shaun Wright-Phillips - England International Footballer and Son of Arsenal Legend Ian Wright

March 06, 2020 05:30 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Manchester City, Chelsea and England footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips discusses what it was like growing up with Arsenal striker Ian Wright for a father and how fame then affected his own life when he made it as a professional too. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscrib...

Matt Richardson - Stand Up Comedian, Presenter and Radio DJ

February 28, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Comedian Matt Richardson discusses how he fell into a career as a TV presenter. He also talks in depth about how Caroline Flack became his mentor and close friend after they worked together on The Xtra Factor. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any ...

Ralf Little - Star of The Royle Family and Death in Paradise

February 21, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Barnaby talks to actor, writer and producer Ralf Little about his experiences of fame from his early days on The Royle Family, through to now as he takes on the lead role in BBC1 hit drama Death in Paradise. In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any th...

Almost Famous Series Two - Trailer

February 18, 2020 05:30 - 1 minute - 4.09 MB

In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them. In the first series of Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chatted to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asked how it affected their journeys through life. If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the co...

Comedian David Baddiel Interviews Almost Famous Host Barnaby Slater

January 28, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

In the final episode of season one of Almost Famous, Barnaby is interviewed about his own experience of growing up around fame by comedian, author, screenwriter, television presenter and Barnaby's football teammate David Baddiel. In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity...

Sophie Corbett - Daughter of Comedian Ronnie Corbett

January 17, 2020 08:05 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

The late, great Ronnie Corbett was a British national treasure for his work as a comedian and comedy actor. In this episode his actor daughter Sophie discusses what an amazing man, father and inspiration he was. In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, ...

Rosa Hoskins - Daughter of Legendary Hollywood Actor Bob Hoskins

January 10, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Bob Hoskins was a legendary Hollywood actor, famous for roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mona Lisa and Hook amongst many others. His writer and actor daughter Rosa Hoskins discusses what it was like growing up with him, what she learned from him and how hard it has been to get to grips with her grief after losing him. In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitab...

Rosalind Blessed - Daughter of Actor Brian Blessed

January 03, 2020 05:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Actress Rosalind Blessed is daughter to one of the best loved actors the UK has ever produced, Brian Blessed. She discusses what it was like to be the daughter of two actor parents and how growing up around her father's fame has affected her own career, relationships and mental health. Subscribe and listen to Psycomedy with Nathan Cassidy here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psycomedy-with-nathan-cassidy/id1472357843 In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up ...

Lucy Briers - Daughter of Actor Richard Briers

December 20, 2019 05:30 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

Actress Lucy Briers is the daughter of one of the UK's most successful ever actors Richard Briers. In this episode she tells us how people thought she grew up on the set of The Good Life, why her dad was a huge risk-taker with his career and how Kenneth Branagh had such a huge role to play in her family's lives. In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hila...

Elliot Steel - Son of Comedian Mark Steel

December 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 99 MB

Comedian Elliot Steel discusses what it's like having a Father in the same industry, how growing up around fame turned him into a narcissist and reveals he wishes his dad Mark Steel was even more famous than he is; in fact ideally he'd be George Clooney. Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the podcast if you like the sound of what you hear. Thanks so much for listening! In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and a...

Phoebe Eclair-Powell - Daughter of Comedian Jenny Eclair

December 06, 2019 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

Phoebe Eclair-Powell is a writer for theatre and television whose mother, Jenny Eclair, is one of the most successful British comedians of the past thirty years. In this episode Phoebe discusses sometimes feeling like she had to pretend not to be related to her mum, how proud she is of her mother being sacked from the TV show Loose Women and the times when she used to receive job offers that were meant for Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the ...