Eyes And Teeth
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Comedy Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett drops his dummy for Chats with his favourite Comedy & Variety Performers from Theatre, Comedy Clubs, Cruise Ships, Circus, Radio and Television.
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Paul Holman - The Big Big Talent of - Eyes & Teeth - Season 12 - Edition 7
September 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBPaul Holman is one of the UK’s Top Successful Pantomime Producers. Today we talk about his early days and his favourite performers such as Sandy Powell, Jack Tripp, Barbara Windsor and Roy Hudd. There are people we both knew such as the talented Steve & Lisa Bruus of Renleah Experience, Robert Marlowe, Phil Butler AND Paul Eastwood and inspirational people such as Dick Condon from Norfolk. We talk about Eastbourne’s Variety Festival day held annually at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre called D...
Paul Zenon - The Big Big Talent of - Eyes & Teeth - Season 12 - Edition 6
September 27, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth and The Big Big Talent of Paul Zenon. Award winning Comedy Magician, Writer, presenter, Ted Talk master, actor, director, producer, author, founder of a charity the list goes on and I try and talk about a lot of these things that Paul has turned into magic over the years he has been in the business. From Tricky Business to Edinburgh Festival, receiving a Ken Dodd award from the man himself to sitting next to Susie Dent on countdown on over 120 occasions Paul is a fa...
Ben Langley - The Big Big Talent of - Eyes & Teeth - Season 12 - edition 5
September 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBWelcome to eyes and teeth, The big big talent of talking to performers who have worked hard to get where they are. In this episode I talk to a Covent Garden legend, pantomime star, tv face, writer director, poet, juggler, visual comedy performer Ben Langley. Today we talk about his Lockdown projects which include Poems on the run and his Front Door Showstopper, Bill Oddie, Geoffrey Eggins, Robin Hood, HTV Bristol, BGT, Paul Eastwood and PIE ents, Kid TV and The epic British Hippodrome Circ...
Jan Lynton - The Big Big Talent Of - Eyes & Teeth - Season 12 - Edition 4
September 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth and another conversation about showbusiness, its people and behind the scenes in theatre and the arts. Another lockdown chat back in 2021 with a professional this time in the world of dance Jan Lynton popped up in my life upon my move into Eastbourne Sussex back in the early Millennium. In this episode we talk about Eastbourne, Choreography, Arthur Worsley, Charlie Chester, The Water Rats and Lady Ratlings and the destiny of the Rattonians Welcome to the show Jan L...
Will Allenby - The Big Big Talent Of - Eyes & Teeth - Season 12 - Edition 3
September 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBWelcome to E&T Season William Robert Allenby Bass-baritone celebrated 40 years on stage in 2020, since his debut as Kurt in 'the Sound of Music' with the Northern Theatre Company, at the Hull New Theatre, in 1980. His career has taken him around the world in a variety of musical styles from Puccini through to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rogers and Hammerstein. William was recently awarded Associateship (ARAM) in the Royal Academy of Music 2020 honours list for a significant contribution to the ...
Charlie Green - The Big Big Talent Of - Eyes & Teeth - Season 12 - Edition 2
September 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWelcome back to Eyes & Teeth Charlie Green As a singer Charlie has grown up around variety all his life since the age of 3 on cruise ships and then he was discovered on a TV Variety show as a little crooner, Simon Cowell become an instant fan, and then Charlie was rediscovered by none other than one of the Worlds most famous Child Entertainers Jimmy Osmond. You can’t get more variety than an Osmond, from the world of American television and The Andy Williams Xmas Show. Now Jimmy saw someth...
Johnathan Sayer (The Play That Goes Wrong) - Eyes & Teeth - The Big Big Talent Show - Season 12 - Edition 1
August 01, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Season 12 - The Big Big Talent Show I wanted to start this season with something that has stood out for me in the theatre and on television, something different and today I am excited to talk to the perfect guest to take us behind the scenes of one of the funniest and hugely popular & successful stage creations in recent years. The Play That Goes Wrong is an International Award winning production touring worldwide and has been reviewed joyously by The Daily Mail –...
Jonathan Sayer (The Play That Goes Wrong) - Eyes & Teeth - The Big Big Talent of - Season 12 - Edition 1
August 01, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Season 12 - The Big Big Talent Show I wanted to start this season with something that has stood out for me in the theatre and on television, something different and today I am excited to talk to the perfect guest to take us behind the scenes of one of the funniest and hugely popular & successful stage creations in recent years. The Play That Goes Wrong is an International Award winning production touring worldwide and has been reviewed joyously by The Daily Mail –...
Jonathan Sayer (The Play That Goes Wrong) - Eyes & Teeth - The Big Big Talent Show - Season 12 - Edition 1
August 01, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Season 12 - The Big Big Talent Show I wanted to start this season with something that has stood out for me in the theatre and on television, something different and today I am excited to talk to the perfect guest to take us behind the scenes of one of the funniest and hugely popular & successful stage creations in recent years. The Play That Goes Wrong is an International Award winning production touring worldwide and has been reviewed joyously by The Daily Mail –...
Bob Carolgees - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 18
July 15, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBBob Carolgees is Someone who lit up my family living room everytime he appeared on TV. Whether it was as a guest on a variety show or Surprise surprise with Cilla I would laugh along with my whole family. Today Bob and I talk about his journey starting out as a DJ then verging into puppetry and TV Land landing a part in Tiswaz and Surprise surprise and touring with Big TV Stars in Summer Shows and Pantomimes. Bob is so recognisable and with that little black dog on his arm you couldn’t mi...
Nick Thomas MBE - Legends of Laughter, Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 17
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBNick Thomas MBE, puppeteer, Producer, Entrepreneur, went from dolly waggling to earning an Olivier Award in the West End of London and he and ventriloquist Keith Harris have a fascinating connection which kick started both their careers and turned them both into the phenomenon’s they both turned out to be. Nick from Qdos Pantomimes and Entertainment has a phonebook of whos who, and those Who’s know exactly who he is and they fully respect and admire what he is all about. He knows his busine...
Phil Lowen - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 16
July 10, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBI always enjoy catching up with friends on the circuit and Phil and I see each other at least once every two years and its always a laugh. Phil started out in entertainment at an early age, he joined a band originally fronted by Brian Conley in the 1980’s and Phil stayed with that band for 6 years before going solo and enjoying summer seasons, pantomimes and the cruise industry and countless Cabaret, Corporate & after dinner bookings. He is now taking bookings for his new venture as a Tom Jo...
Herbie Adams - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 15
July 08, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHerbie adams is a brilliant entertainer. We met back in the 1990’s in Devon, I was 22 and just turned pro 25 years ago so we have known each other on and off over a quarter of a century. We may see each other once every 5 years but when we do we have a nice catch up, its natural and todays is only different in the fact that I recorded it. Herbie is unique, he’s fresh and funny and has that powerful persona on stage, the likable factor, that audiences warm too. So getting to know him that bi...
Charlie Cairoli Junior - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 14
July 05, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCharlie Cairoli Junior has grown up with the best experience of Circus Legendary. His father Charlie Cairoli Snr is an iconic and important stature in the world of circus, a landmark himself where Blackpool is concerned. As you enter Blackpool Tower you will be greeted by a statue of Charlie followed by a plethora of memorabilia and information which will take you back through the history of The Tower Circus and the Cairoli family. Charlie and I have met on a few occasions in fact he was in...
Charlie Cairoli Junior - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition
July 05, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBCharlie Cairoli Junior has grown up with the best experience of Circus Legendary. His father Charlie Cairoli Snr is an iconic and important stature in the world of circus, a landmark himself where Blackpool is concerned. As you enter Blackpool Tower you will be greeted by a statue of Charlie followed by a plethora of memorabilia and information which will take you back through the history of The Tower Circus and the Cairoli family. Charlie and I have met on a few occasions in fact he was in...
Julia Burnett - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 12
July 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Julia Burnett The Music Hall is a great place to be whether you’re reminiscing through a song, a ditty, a joke or routine and you can’t experience that if the music hall has died out and faded away along with the stars that brightened the stages back then and that’s why people like todays guest is important to keep the memories and performers acts alive by paying tribute and remembering them. Julia Burnett talks about the entertainers she portrays and adored as well...
Julia Burnett - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 13
July 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Julia Burnett The Music Hall is a great place to be whether you’re reminiscing through a song, a ditty, a joke or routine and you can’t experience that if the music hall has died out and faded away along with the stars that brightened the stages back then and that’s why people like todays guest is important to keep the memories and performers acts alive by paying tribute and remembering them. Julia Burnett talks about the entertainers she portrays and adored as well...
Dean Taylor - Legends of Laughter Eyes and Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 12
July 01, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Dean Taylor. Dean has pretty much cornered the Corporate and entertainment market playing TV characters from Film & Television and the celebrity world that pretty much lighten the mood at any party, wedding or Christmas work events. From being chucked out of my own wedding party by my father in law to going viral to millions on social media dancing as Kevin & Perry at the Hardwick Festival in 2021. I last worked with Dean at the 02 in London at Hoops Aid a large cha...
Dean Taylor - Legends of Laughter Eyes and Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 11
July 01, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Dean Taylor. Dean has pretty much cornered the Corporate and entertainment market playing TV characters from Film & Television and the celebrity world that pretty much lighten the mood at any party, wedding or Christmas work events. From being chucked out of my own wedding party by my father in law to going viral to millions on social media dancing as Kevin & Perry at the Hardwick Festival in 2021. I last worked with Dean at the 02 in London at Hoops Aid a large cha...
Phil Melbourne - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 11
June 24, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBPhil Melbourne Phil is a fantastic stand up comedian, voiceover artist and a very original writer. His style is laid back and relaxed but with punchlines that would flaw Tyson. Phil started out as a lifeguard then a bluecoat in the holiday chain Pontins… it was inevitable that he would find the funny. I’ve seen him on stage and been in his company socially and he is a natural. The last time I saw him was on a video message he was paying tribute to a mutual friend in Paul Eastwood and he h...
Phil Melbourne - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 10
June 24, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBPhil Melbourne Phil is a fantastic stand up comedian, voiceover artist and a very original writer. His style is laid back and relaxed but with punchlines that would flaw Tyson. Phil started out as a lifeguard then a bluecoat in the holiday chain Pontins… it was inevitable that he would find the funny. I’ve seen him on stage and been in his company socially and he is a natural. The last time I saw him was on a video message he was paying tribute to a mutual friend in Paul Eastwood and he h...
Eyes & Teeth - Bonus Edition - Episode swap - Willie Tyler & Lester on Stand Up Comedy - Your Host & MC
June 20, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to this Very Special BONUS edition of Eyes & Teeth where I swap a podcast episode with a mutual Comedy & Variety interviewer and this one is very exciting for me as today you can hear an interview with The Legendary Ventriloquist Willie Tyler. Willie’s early career saw him Hosting Motown shows across America and when I say that I mean MOTOWN!!! Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Four Tops and on comes Willie Tyler and his very funny and vocally gifted partner Lester. I...
Eyes & Teeth - Bonus Edition - Episode swap - Willie Tyler & Lester on Stand Up Comedy - Your Host & MC - Season 11 - Edition 10
June 20, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to this Very Special BONUS edition of Eyes & Teeth where I swap a podcast episode with a mutual Comedy & Variety interviewer and this one is very exciting for me as today you can hear an interview with The Legendary Ventriloquist Willie Tyler. Willie’s early career saw him Hosting Motown shows across America and when I say that I mean MOTOWN!!! Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Four Tops and on comes Willie Tyler and his very funny and vocally gifted partner Lester. I...
Charmaine Davies - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 9
June 17, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Charmaine Davies. A hard working stand up, actress, radio presenter, all round performer who literally turned tears in to laughter. Charmaine today talks about starting out in comedy and starting out in Surrey where she grew up an only child. She talks fondly of one of her inspirations that is Joan Rivers, gigging with Jo Brand and Drew Cameron and she talks about her love for MC’ing comedy nights across Europe including Prague the home of the puppets. Charmaine ta...
Ken Webster - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & teeth - Season 11 - Edition 8
June 10, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Legends of Laughter. Hypnotists over the years have enjoyed summer seasons, corporate shows, TV shows, stints across Europe at the hottest destinations where there are clubs, cabaret, cruise ships and stag & hen parties as well as depiction in TV comedy sketches such as Little Britain and has been caught up in controversy over the hypnotist and volunteer in a few cases but the art of hypnotism is as serious as it is hilarious making its subjects the star of the show. ...
Maurice Grumbleweed - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - edition 7
May 27, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome to Eyes & teeth – Legends of Laughter - Maurice Grumbleweed The Grumbleweeds TV show on a Saturday night meant it was family laughter times they are moments I cherish and remember laughing with my siblings and parents. I was around 9 or 10 when they were big in the light entertainment world and on constantly. Summer seasons and pantomimes, and that famous Grumbleweed song we always sung along to just brought joy to the UK. My great friend Pete Cutler who will be on a future episo...
Tam Ryan - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 6
May 20, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth a Legend of Laughter someone who had me and my family in stitches in Elf The Musical Tour Xmas 2021. Tam Ryan is a fantastic entertainer. We talk about his start in the business inspired by his parents showbusiness life. We were nearly deprived of his talent and lost him to journalism but the media’s loss was Show businesses gain and he is making his mark on contracts he chooses carefully and that are right for him. With not only a superb singing vocal but his natura...
Pete Langford - The Barron Knights - Eyes & Teeth - Legends of Laughter - Season 11 - Edition 5
May 13, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWelcome to Season 11 of Eyes & Teeth and today I talk to an icon from the 60’s Music and Variety Scene, The Producer and Lead Vocalist and Guitarist of The Barron Knights Pete Langford. Pete and his band members went on to record album after album including Songs for Traffic Jams, Are you laughing yet? Night Gallery, Teach the world to laugh and the best of albums there was no stopping them. I remember meeting the Knights at Weymouth Pavilion one night as I caught a train after school to ...
Cathal O Duill - Graffiti Classics - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 4
May 06, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBToday I talk with a performer, a musician, a funny man, an inventor of a comedy classical musical group Graffiti Classics Cathal O Duill. Listening to his stories of Edinburgh Festival, Cruise Ships and audiences, Covent Garden and the skills behind drawing a crowd and just as important getting rid of them so they can draw another within a time scale is an art in itself. This man is unique and I’m blessed to of learnt more about him, one thing I do know is that he really cheers you up list...
Jonathan Geffner - Trillo & Suede - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 3
April 29, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBJohnathan Geffner and I become acquainted over the internet around 2019. Ventriloquists as far as I know are a group of people who share ideas, we enjoy each others work. Well I may be speaking for myself, I mean I can’t speak for everyone in the room, that’s just the ventriloquist showing off…Wait for laughs and carry on When I first watched one of Trillo & Suede’s episodes and I must state it is SUEDE not Swede, I got hooked on watching the series and then there was another. That was when ...
Richard Morton - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Edition 2 - Season 11
April 22, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn todays chat I am in awe of another great comedy musical talent. This gentleman of the Stand Up circuit has been creating tears of laughter for 4 decades. Described as "possibly Newcastle's finest export since the famous brown ale" I learned something knew when delving deeper into Mr Morton’s career and never knew he was one part of The Panic Brothers a very popular Duo working constantly in the 1980’s and 90’s. We hear all about their work back then and what has happened since. Reg & ...
Steve Delaney - AKA Count Arthur Strong - Legends of Laughter - Eyes & Teeth - Season 11 - Edition 1
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSteve Delaney – has created one of the funniest Radio & TV Sitcom Characters the UK has seen since David Brent. Count Arthur Strong dominated my TV in lockdown 2, Nina & I binged the lot… On todays show I talk to Steve about his favourites on TV & Radio growing up as well as inspirations for the Count including Steve’s own Godfather and neighbour Billy Kay. We talk about his woodwork prop workshop at Leeds Playhouse and The Grand as well as the writing process for the radio and tv shows,...
Bobby Crush - A Touch of Magic Finale - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 17
February 15, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBBobby Crush is a true master at the piano but he is so much more than that, he is a musical theatre performer, a TV Star over the golden years of Television at its best, he was all over it. Bobby is a personality, an entertainer, a pantomime legend who has been at the top for 50 years and he’s proud to tell us. Bobby tells us about his greatest moments over his career, talking highlights and picking out little nuggets like winning Opportunity Knocks more than once. And we get to hear an excl...
Daniel Dean - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & teeth - Season 10 - Edition 16
February 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBDaniel Dean has pizzazz, he’s a real entertainer and we got to know each other on a UK Pantomime Tour, I was Aladdin / Wishee-Washee in one there was a budget and Daniel was the Genie and he painted himself blue everyday for the part. The days of going to Wetherspoons with a Smurf will live for me forever. We shared digs too and when his beloved poodle WANDA was still with us that little pooch was adorable and kept my bed warm, especially one night when I woke up and realised it had piddled ...
Martin Daniels - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 15
February 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBMartin Daniels Stand Up Comedian, TV Presenter, Writer, Magician has been a success in all these areas and continues to do what he does so well around the world. His start in the business came in the shape of the world-famous Magician Paul Daniels a superstar in the world of Television. Paul gave Martin that encouragement he didn’t really need as magic was in DNA. Martin talks about working on his father's television shows. His subsequent television roles include presenting two series of Ga...
Stuart Loughland - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 14
February 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBStuart Loughland is not only SAFIRE Illusionists but he has puppet fingers in many different pies and he even built those fingers. He is one of the loveliest of humans in our business and it’s the reason I love doing these podcasts catching up with people I have missed and love to work with or watch work from the wings. He has worked with many top entertainers over his career including Ken Dodd, Peter Kay, Joe Pasquale, Danny La Rue, Billy Pearce, Frank Carson, Johnnie Casson , Stu Francis...
Michael J Fitch - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 Edition 13
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWelcome to Eyes & teeth A Touch of Magic Michael is a sought-after Corporate Magician/Illusionist who has lived and breathed magic. He knows the art inside out upside down, he knows what’s behind the mirrors and in the boxes, where the cards are and what's going to get that reaction of amazement from the audience. There are some heart warming and magical stories in this episode and again it shows how people in this business are good to the upcoming generation, we pay it forward, I mean I’...
Richard Griffin - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 Edition 12
January 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBMagical Richard Griffin was one of the great Dove illusionists out there, he gave Paul Daniels lessons init. He made Michael Jackson whoop whoop and supported some of the best in Cabaret in the 1990’s across the UK. I had the pleasure of working with Richard in a social club for a mutual agent in the late 1990’s and we then worked Cruise Ships together, Christmas Shows and Theatre Tours. We have become close and often get together my 2 daughters with his two sons to create havoc on the tow...
Miki Travis - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 11
January 28, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMiki Travis is one of the good guys in the business, he not only performs magic for children but he can do close up for adults, TV Warm Up, Stand Up, wearing smart get up, everything he does is up, within his age range as he mentions often. It was great to catch up and talk about gigs we’ve done together and hear about his early days right the way up to these strange days we’re all having. But We’ve all found our way through lockdowns and lack of stage work by re inventing ourselves and Miki...
Mark Shortland - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 10
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBMark is a TV Comedy Magician who started late in magic but he is a natural comedy performer who introduces brilliant close up and stage magic with his hilarious personality and quips. On todays edition Mark & I talk about working together, magic conventions, reality TV shows, pantomime, learning scripts, Holiday Parks, Cruise Ships, Tim Vine, John Archer, David Copperfield, Paul Daniels, David Blaine, BGT, Naked Magicians, Penn & Teller Fool Us and he talks about his unique designs and inve...
Olly Day - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 9
January 23, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWelcome to eyes and teeth A touch of magic with Olly Day. Olly is a very talented entertainer, this is the reason he is able to perform in the same venues year after year, and it’s the reason people return to see him no matter what routine or joke he has chosen. They are returning because of his personality and that is the magic of this man. Olly & I talk of Cromer Pier, Gorleston Pavilion, Potters Resort, Magic Conventions, Weddings and comedy and especially enjoyed his private half hour...
Jon Clegg - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 8
January 21, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth Jon Clegg This man has magical voices he’s a vocal illusionist and that’s how I get away with adding him to Season 10 A Touch of Magic. Jon has grafted in Holiday Parks, on cruise ships, in pantomime and after his fantastic BGT appearance he then enjoyed the corporate market. We talk about Jon’s father who was also in showbusiness and a success on the circuit, Jon has always worked on new ideas and voices to stay fresh and move with the times hence his Ant & Dec imp...
Mandy Muden - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 7
January 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWelcome to Eyes & Teeth A Touch of Magic Todays guest is Mandy Muden a fantastic Comedy Magician well known in our industry for her wacky ways and witty magic wand. Mandy fought her way through the comedy clubs to overcome the stigma over female comedy performers and it only made her stronger which has taken her from Wimbledon to Live Television and Pantomime to World Cruises. Mandy’s story is worth the wait as we talk about BGT, Paul Zerdin, Fay Presto, Cruise Ship Audiences, Stage Tech...
Ben Nickless - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 6
January 16, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBBen Nickless One of the top variety acts in theatre these days Ben is fresh and original and yes he’s an impressionist but he’s also an all rounder, I guess he does a bit of it all but his impressions are a massive part of his performance so much so Gary Barlow & Take That took notice of him. The Sun Newspaper says Ben Nickless is incredible and his variety of impressions are as spellbinding as they are funny. Ben Nickless is as natural on stage as it gets, combining easy charm and likeab...
Steve Womack - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 5
January 14, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBSteve Womack is a fairly new discovery for me which is a shame as I would love to have seen him more over the years. I’ve only seen him work once but that once we got to share a week together flying to and joining a cruise ship. These jobs really help you get to know people in a short amount of time and then you don’t see them again and you know what I haven’t seen Steve since that cruise. That’s the nature of our job. But that also means that when we did hook up on this podcast we rekindled...
Phil Hitchcock - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 4
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWelcome to another edition of Eyes & Teeth in A Touch of Magic. In this episode I do get to talk magic with one of the best in the industry and that’s Phil Hitchcock. I’m fascinated with magic, illusions and tricksters of the mind and want this season to add that mystique and wonderment and today Phil who is a complete gent shares his stories of his idols and career that although is in his 3rd decade is also still growing successfully. We talk about Sir Ken Dodd, Billy Pearce, Paul Daniel...
Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue - A Touch of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 3
January 09, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBWelcome to Eyes & teeth Season 10 episode 3 already and in this edition I talk on zoom as it is my first ever double interview with a brilliant and original comedy act who share their origins with me and their inspirations and its fab to work with them anytime. On this chat we talk BGT, Jason Manford and the London Palladium, Edinburgh Festival, basically a success story that keeps on giving and whether there will be more in the future for the hilarious comedy partnership. Welcome to E&T Ra...
Roy Charles - A Touch Of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 2
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBMember of the Magic Circle Roy Charles is one of the most sought after Comedy Magicians on the circuit and guaranteed to raise tears of laughter. I first encountered Roy when I started to roadie for a ventriloquist back in the 1990’s. Roy & I ended up working together in clubs and variety shows and its always a pleasure watching him work. Its fab to hear his stories that I’ve never heard before and you can hear on this episode about where Roy started out, we talk about Crisco, Ray Charles, ...
CRISCO - A Touch Of Magic - Eyes & Teeth - Season 10 - Edition 1
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis is a New year Bumper Special meaning, it's a longer version than usual and I'm excited to get back in touch with my first guest as I haven't seen him for 23 years Crisco comedy Magician and hilarious entertainer is not only a brilliant comedy legend but we find out that the man behind the act is a giving and generous soul who goes out of his way to help others. This doesn't take away the stories he lived through and on this chat we hear some very funny ones indeed. Crisco toured theatr...
Michael Aspel OBE - Eyes & Teeth - Voices of Variety - Season 9 Final Edition
November 14, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBMichael Aspel OBE, the Voice of This is Your Life, TV Variety and Chat Shows joins me for the final edition in season 9 Voices of Variety. In todays episode we talk about his Morecambe and Wise days, Radio and TV work and about our first meeting in Brighton brought together via a talking piece of wood worth over £40,000 There’s chat about Tony Hancock, Kenny Everett, Ken Dodd, Barry Cryer, Max Miller and much more including that infamous interview with the late fine actor Oliver Reed. If ...