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I was very fortunate to meet Tom back in 2014 when he very kindly agreed to meet me for coffee and a chat. Since then we have continued to keep in touch. I was thrilled that he agreed to come on the podcast. Also, The Ballad Of Wallis Island is one of the best films I saw this year!

The last clip of the year and the final one from the Archives. Episode 36 - our in-person (in-cafe) chat with the one and only Tom Basden. This recording happened at quite short notice, hence having to meet in the cafe. It wasn't easy recording a chat in a packed Gails but we managed it. (1/3)

'Fans of the occult!'

Since it's the last week of the year, here is an extra video clip for you from the most recent episode. Here is @marcusbrig.bsky.social discussing his love for, and devotion to, 'The Muppet Show'. #Comedy #Sketch #Character #Podcast #Conversations #TheMuppets

MERRY CHARACTERMAS! DON'T FORGET THE TURKEY! 🎅🎄☃️🥂🦃

I first met Michelle when I went to see an improv graduation show and she stood out by a mile. Then I saw her in her hilarious sketch act SHIPS. Michelle is an incredible polymath - she acts, writes, improvises, produces and directs, and does all of them brilliantly! I always enjoy working with her!

Next Archive is from our regular section 'Chain(ge) Of Character' where our guest has to describe a new character based solely on a name given to them by the previous guest. In Episode 35, Michelle Fahrenheim was given Alex Lunch. The timing of this clip is fitting but also pure coincidence. (1/3)

'Bursting with opportunity!' God I wish I could have been there.

Dropping the new clip early, here is @marcusbrig.bsky.social telling us about the golden time of Edinburgh Fringe in the 90s. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #EdinburghFringe #TheLeagueOfGentlemen

It was an absolute pleasure getting to chat to Marcus about his sketch and character work. His passion and love for all things comedy is bound to bring you some cheer and put you in the holiday spirit (and God knows we all need a bit of that right now). Enjoy!

Only one week left till Christmas! So here is an early present for all of you, it's the last episode of S5 Part 1. And it's a real cracker - Episode 66 with special guest MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE (@marcusbrig.bsky.social). Alex spoke to Marcus about gap years, Club Seals and The Muppets. Enjoy! (1/2)

I first met The Sugdens when they came to a panel talk I was on at the London Podcast Festival back in 2017. They deserve every bit of success that comes their way because, apart from being undeniably hard-working, they are just the loveliest pair and I'm delighted to be able to call them friends.

Only 3 clips left to go in the Archive. Next up is from Episode 34 - our chat with the fabulous @chrissugden.bsky.social and @jensugden.bsky.social - our first duo to guest on the podcast. Here they discuss times when it comes to editing narrative sketch shows. (1/3)

Sound advice for gigging sketch comics, courtesy of Croft & Pearce.

Croft & Pearce explain why sketch comedy should never be billed alongside music. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Musicians #Village #Community #ComedyInAField

I hadn't properly spoken to Hannah or Fiona since they made their C&P Radio 4 series so it was super to have the two of them guest on the pod. Check it out - it's the ideal remedy!

With all the winter bugs doing the rounds, why not stay in, get comfy, and enjoy brand new Episode 65, with special guests CROFT & PEARCE. Alex spoke to Hannah and Fiona about performing in radio, in Italy, and in a field. Listen and imagine what Fi's brother would have to say about all this. (1/2)

I first met Steve at a comedy night back in 2014 and have gone to watch his various live shows, TV recordings and general comedy exploits since. It was lovely catching up with him on the podcast although his story about 'Go 8-Bit's TV development is BRUTAL. Hey! Listen!

A day later with the Archive clip but here it is - Episode 33 with the hilariously 'sociopathic' @stevemcneil.bsky.social. Here is Steve talking about a highlight of his career - the time he was understudy for Rik Mayall. We highly recommend you go listen to the rest of this conversation. (1/3)

"Pure silliness is so needed!" Brona C. Titley talks about sitting in the audience during previews for 'A Knight's Tale: The Musical'. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Previews #Musical #Audience

Good evening friends, Lynch here. Everything moves down a day in the OOC schedule this week due to me being in Wales all weekend and away from my laptop. So it will be: • Latest Clip - Tuesday • Archive Clip - Wednesday In the meantime, enjoy this frog that dropped in tonight.

Obviously, I knew of Brona's work but this was my first time speaking to her and it was such a joy chatting to her about comedy and writing. We had an absolute laff. We hope you do too.

Episode 64 is here to warm your cockles on this cold winter day, and at the heart/hearth of it is special guest BRONA C. TITLEY. Alex spoke to Brona about all manner of topics including knights, nuns and never knowing where - or when - anything is going to lead. Let's Pod! (1/2)

Sooz is utterly hilarious and it was so much fun having her on the podcast. We talked about (amongst other things) Playstation, Reply Guys and Jerry Springer: The Opera. If you missed it the first time, check it out now!

Back to the Archives and for once we are choosing a clip from one of our regular sections where Alex asks his guest: If you had to isolate with any TV comedy character, who would it be? In Episode 32, here is the answer which @soozuk.bsky.social gave. How many of you would agree with her? (1/3)

Nananananananana BAGMAN!

Enjoy the latest clip! @notmurphy.bsky.social talks about his time working in a cloakroom and making a certain observation. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #IceRink #Cloakroom #Bags #Bagman

As you'll hear from the episode, Brendan's show with Jenny Bede was the first Edinburgh show I ever saw. I have seen a great deal of his work since and have worked with him too, an incredibly funny and generous performer. We had a marvellous chat and it was really nice to talk about Buffy too!

Oh look! It's Episode 63! And who is that? Why it's our special guest BRENDAN MURPHY (@notmurphy.bsky.social). Alex spoke to Brendan about bags, Buffy and bleach-blonde hair. Listen whilst you're enjoying a coffee or 'Out. For. A. Walk... Bitch' (as the kids say, IYKYK).

I have worked with Terry a couple of times, he's a lovely guy and I've always really admired how honest and open he is about his craft. He was also the first impressionist I had guesting on the podcast and it was fascinating to hear him talk about that side of comedy. Give it a listen!

'That was the first time'. Next up in the Archives is Episode 31 - my chat with the man, the myth, the mimic, @terrymynott.bsky.social. Here is an example from him of how you can go about trying to capture and refine an impression. (1/2)

Enjoy this clip from our latest episode. These two are hilarious!

"We're very elegant women." Róisín and Chiara talk marshmallows and bold moves. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #CottonBalls #Marshmallows #Grotesque #SexOnWheels

I was very fortunate to lock in this recording just weeks before Róisín had her baby (🎉). I had previously met her and Chiara separately but this was the first time the three of us had properly chatted together and it was bloody lovely!

Episode 62 has hatched and our special guests are Róisín & Chiara. In this online three-way, Alex spoke to the comedy duo about art college, Italian comics, fancying Blackadder, and allowing their 'freak flag' to fly. Listen and find out why the two of them can no longer have s'mores... (1/2)

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BLOODY HELL!!! THANK YOU!!! Next new episode out tomorrow...

Listen to @slepkane.bsky.social in John Finnemore 2025 Special. He can also be seen in new SKY Christmas comedy 'Tinsel Town' and has written on 'Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping' (All4). www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

How are we back at Episode 30 already?! Next up in the archives is a snippet of our conversation with the fantastic @slepkane.bsky.social. Here, Simon talks about writing on the first 'Mitchell & Webb' series. Look out for future performances of Simon's live show 'Jonah Non Grata'. (1/2)

'You realise we've all been had, don't you?' This is brilliant! Keep an eye on Alexis's profile for upcoming shows and check out his hilarious podcast 'Marcel Lucont's Whine List'.

Alexis Dubus (@alexisdubus.bsky.social) regales us with the tale of when his sketch group Ubersausage! met Borat. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Borat #Prank #Ubersausage #Slapstick #MontyPython

I met Alexis only once about ten years ago in Brighton so it was a real pleasure to catch up and properly shoot the shit with him after so long. And now you too can enjoy our chinwag!

Salut! Episode 61 has arrived, consisting of special guest @alexisdubus.bsky.social (aka Marcel Lucont). Alex spoke to Alexis about Whine Lists, 1-star reviews, and the work of Ubersausage! Who remembers Edinburgh Fringe's Page of Shame? Bonne écoute! (1/2)

Holly's BBC Short Film 'It's What She Would Have Wanted' is available on iPlayer. Check it out!

Episode 29 from the Archives - Our conversation with the fab Holly Hall. In this clip, she speaks about her first solo show and her 'troubled comedian' mind. Check out Holly's comedy sketches on her Instagram (@hollyhallactor) & TikTok (@hollyhallcomedian). (1/2)

Love this! Watch Horrible Histories and Horrible Science on BBC iPlayer.

James McNicholas talks about being part of 'Horrible Histories'. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... Watch Horrible Histories & Horrible Science on BBCiPlayer. #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #HorribleHistories #BEASTS #EdinburghFringe

I've worked with James before and had seen many Beasts shows but this was the first time we'd properly sat down and chatted which was lovely. Enjoy!

We've hit 60 (Episode, not Birthday)! Our special guest to mark this remarkable occasion is JAMES MCNICHOLAS! Alex spoke to James about Horrible Histories, sketch personas, and finally getting to show off his range via song lyrics. Listen and never hear Hanson's MMMBop in the same way again. (1/2)