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Tom Basden
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - December 21, 2023 02:30 - 55 minutesIn our series finale, Alex chats to writer and actor Tom Basden (BBC’s ‘Here We Go’, Radio 4’s ‘Cowards’, ITV2’s ‘Plebs’) in his local cafe about his latest play adaptation, permutations of sketch shows, and writing a pandemic-based comedy. Tom also creates a character on the spot based solely ...
Michelle Fahrenheim
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - December 14, 2023 02:30 - 1 hourMICHELLE FAHRENHEIM Alex chats to writer and actor Michelle Fahrenheim (BBC ‘Quickies’, The Free Association) – in person and in her podcast debut - about short films, Ships and starring in the first Instagram sitcom. Michelle also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up na...
The Sugdens
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - December 07, 2023 00:01 - 1 hourAlex chats to his first guest duo in the form of writing and performing married couple, Chris and Jen Sugden, about making Victoriocity, slogging away at the Fringe, and improvising murder mysteries. Chris and Jen also create a character together on the spot based solely on the made-up name giv...
Steve McNeil
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - November 30, 2023 09:25 - 1 hourAlex chats to writer, performer and Royal Institution regular, Steve McNeil (‘Wi-Fi Wars’, ‘Go 8-Bit’) about getting your live show made for TV, combining videogames and live audiences, and understudying Rik Mayall. Steve also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name giv...
Sooz Kempner
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - November 23, 2023 02:30 - 1 hourAlex chats to writer and performer Sooz Kempner (BBC’s ‘Doctor Who: Doomsday’) about the Royal Music Academy, Reply Guys, Richard Thomas, and retro videogames. Sooz also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Ch...
Terry Mynott
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - November 16, 2023 02:30 - 1 hourAlex chats to writer, actor and impressionist Terry Mynott (Channel 4’s ‘The Mimic’ and ‘VIP’, BBC’s ‘Motherland’) about honesty, honing an impression, and having his radio show shut down. Terry also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our re...
Simon Kane
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - November 09, 2023 02:30 - 57 minutesAlex chats to writer and performer Simon Kane (Radio 4’s ‘John Finnemore’s Souvenir Programme’ and ‘Timespanner’, BBC’s ‘Ghosts’) about Flying ants, Finnemore and Gilbert’s Fridge. Simon also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular se...
Holly Hall
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - November 02, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutesIn the second in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Holly Hall (BBC New Comedy Award’s Digital Comedian of The Year) about creating her BBC pilot, reaching out to collaborators, and the Coventry ‘Covmandem’. Holly also creates a character on the spot based solel...
Lee Griffiths
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - October 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourIn the first in-person interview of this series, Alex chats to writer and performer Lee Griffiths (Late Night Gimp Fight, C5’s ‘Impractical Jokers’) about wrecking balls, writing a sketch a day, and the Rebel Alliance. Lee also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name gi...
Georgia Pritchett
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - October 19, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutesAlex chats to writer Georgia Pritchett (HBO’s ‘Succession’ and ‘Veep’, BBC’s ‘The Thick of It’) about being a writing chameleon, working on ‘Smack the Pony’, and making gravy with Armando Iannucci. Georgia also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the...
Ruth Bratt
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - October 12, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutesAlex chats to actor, writer and performer Ruth Bratt (BBC’s ‘People Just Do Nothing’, Radio 4’s ‘Trodd En Bratt’ and the Olivier Award-winning ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical) about Kurupt FM, the 50-Hour Improvathon and moving house during a pandemic. Ruth also creates a character on the ...
Andy Bobrow (Part 2)
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - October 05, 2023 23:01 - 1 hourIn the second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Andy about writing on ‘Malcom in the Middle’, being a big part of Greendale Community College, and the Old Negro Space Programme. Andy also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest ...
Andy Bobrow (Part 1)
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - October 05, 2023 01:30 - 1 hourIn the first of this two-parter, Alex chats to American writer Andy Bobrow (‘Community’, ‘Brooklyn 99’, ‘The Last Man on Earth’) about The Groundlings, college zines and Tumbler’s Willy. In second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Andy about writing on ‘Malcom in the Middle’, being a big part ...
Alex Lowe
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - September 28, 2023 01:30 - 1 hourAlex chats to writer and performer Alex Lowe (Channel 4’s ‘Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights’, BBC’s ‘The Peter Serafinowicz Show’) about palmistry, partnerships and end-of-the-pier characters. Alex also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regul...
Joanna Neary
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - September 21, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutesAlex chats to the ‘right honourable’ writer and performer Joanna Neary (BBC’s ‘Ideal’ and ‘Time Trumpet’) about her character work, her Fringe experiences, and why she is actually a wasp in a cardigan. Joanna also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by ...
Tom Burgess
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - September 14, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourAlex chats to writer and performer Tom Burgess (CBBC’s ‘Blue Peter’, Radio 4’s ‘Newsjack’, ‘The Beef and Dairy Network’) about Mach Fest, old men in blazers and ties, and performing sketch comedy with egg on your face. Tom also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name gi...
Dipak Patel
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - May 11, 2022 23:01 - 58 minutesAlex chats to writer and director Dipak Patel (BBC Comedy) about his foray into comedy, working with actors, and wrestling. Dipak also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded...
Ellie White
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - May 04, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutesAlex chats to writer and performer Ellie White (BBC’s The Other One, C4’s The Windsors and Stath Let’s Flats) about Bristol, writing sketch for TV and quitting social media. Ellie also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘...
Will Hartley
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - April 27, 2022 23:01 - 57 minutesAlex chats to writer and performer Will Hartley (writer of ITV2’s ‘Zomboat’, star of CBBC’s ‘Fit’ and Radio 4’s ‘Strap In… It’s Clever Peter’) about agile pivots, dream factories and one-man Westerns. Will also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Ale...
Eleanor Morton
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - April 20, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutesAlex chats to writer and performer Eleanor Morton (All Rather Mysterious, Weirdos Comedy) about lockdown videos, performing comedy on ice and the paranormal. Eleanor also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of C...
Will Sebag Montefiore
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - April 13, 2022 23:01 - 56 minutesAlex chats to writer and performer Will Sebag Montefiore (BBC’s ‘Poldark’, ITV’s ‘Endeavour) about his sketch ventures with Just These Please, making online content, and fisting pies. Will also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous ...
Briony Redman
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - April 06, 2022 23:01 - 53 minutesAlex chats to writer, performer and improviser Briony Redman (The Free Association, BFI short Smear, Questing Time) about switching from law to comedy, improv marathons and Bjork. Briony also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous gu...
Professor Elemental (aka Paul Alborough)
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - March 30, 2022 23:01 - 55 minutesIn the first in-person interview on the show, Alex chats to writer, performer and Victorian rapper/explorer Professor Elemental (Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and creator of YouTube viral sensation Cup of Brown Joy) about comedy and hip hop, rap workshops, strange gigs and making a career out of one...
Kathryn Bond
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - March 24, 2022 00:01 - 54 minutesAlex chats to actor, writer and performer Kathryn Bond (CBBC’s ‘Class Dismissed’, Amazon’s ‘Whitstable Pearl’ and Funny Women Comedy Writing Award Winner 2021) about clowns, characters and kid’s shows. Kat also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the...
Joel Morris (Part 2)
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - March 18, 2022 00:01 - 43 minutesIn the second of this two-parter, Alex chats to Joel about live audience, finding character voices and working with Charlie Brooker. Joel also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was...
Joel Morris (Part 1)
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - March 17, 2022 00:01 - 56 minutesIn the first of this two-parter, Alex chats to writer Joel Morris (BBC’s That Mitchell & Webb Look, SKY’s A Touch of Cloth and Radio 4’s Agendum) about writers’ rooms, Framley Examiner and bringing back the Ladybird Books. Joel also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up na...
Fran Bushe
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - March 10, 2022 00:01 - 56 minutesAlex chats to writer and author Fran Bushe (author of My Broken Vagina) about comedy courses, giant sketch props, and coming up with her smash-hit solo show, ‘Ad-Libido’. Vaj badge! Fran also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by the show’s previous gu...
Tom Neenan
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - March 03, 2022 00:01 - 55 minutesAlex chats to writer and performer Tom Neenan (BBC’s The Mash Report, Radio 4’s The Hauntening and BBC Sounds’ Tom Neenan is Not All Men) about his sketch double-act with Nish Kumar, playing with structure, and building a Dalek in lockdown. Tom also creates a character on the spot based solely ...
Coming soon: Out of Character Series 2!
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - February 27, 2022 23:15 - 1 minuteNew episodes weekly from the 3rd March 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kieran Hodgson
Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians - June 23, 2021 23:01 - 51 minutesAlex chats to writer performer Kieran Hodgson (C4’s ‘How Europe Stole My Mum’, BBC’s ‘Jonathan Creek’ and ‘Siblings’) about being a jack of all trades, locking down in New Zealand and the many differing journeys of doing a one-man show. Kieran also creates a character on the spot based solely o...
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