Amongst his many comedy performances, one under-appreciated one is in FREE AGENTS. R.I.P to a remarkable actor. 💔

Thanks again so much to all my guests this series and to you for listening and following. I really do love making this show. Series 6 production already underway. Watch this space. In the meantime, I'm getting ready for my holiday! X

'Kids waiting to see Father Christmas.' Since it's not just the end of the series but also the end of the month, here is one final clip for you from our chat with Peter Serafinowicz. In this one, Peter talks about meeting his fans in character as Brian Butterfield. shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...

So cool getting to chat to THE Peter Serafinowicz about this!!

Where would you premiere a little show like 'Look Around You'? For Peter Serafinowicz and Robert Popper, there was only one place... You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #LookAroundYou #Premiere #London

I still can’t quite believe this happened. They say don’t meet your heroes but if all my heroes are anything like Peter then I have nothing to fear. He was incredibly warm, welcoming, witty, and immensely generous with his time. Also, his new show with deepfake technology is going to blow your mind.

Fuck-A-Doodle Doo – It’s the Series Finale! Episode 78 with special guest, PETER SERAFINOWICZ ('The Peter Serafinowicz Show', 'Shaun of the Dead', 'Look Around You')! Alex spoke to Peter about AI, Archive, and Ants. What a way to wrap up Series 5! Listen right funking now. Funk Yeah! Enjoy! (1/2)

You're never going to guess who our guest is for the series finale. No, seriously, you're never going to guess. Find out tomorrow! 🎧

This is a mere snippet of a ridiculous story! Listen now! 👠💄

'Committing to the bit.' Gabby Best on the time she was sent in character to infiltrate London Fashion Week. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Fashion #LondonFashionWeek #Undercover #Disguise

I first asked Gabby to be a guest on this podcast back in the first series. At the time she was very pregnant, and now she has a 5 year old. I was so pleased to finally have a chat with her on the podcast. She's incredibly talented and multi-faceted and also a lovely, hilarious person to boot!

This one has been a LONG time coming. Episode 77 with special guest, GABBY BEST (ITV's 'Changing Ends', SKY's 'Dreamland', BBC's 'Top Coppers')! Alex spoke to Gabby about Feral Pigeons, Fashion week, and fevers. Don't sleep (figuratively speaking), listen now! 🐏 (1/2)

She has the power. Listen to our chat now! 🎧

How does Daisy Doris May manage to put so much faith in her audience? You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #DragKing #Audience #Interaction #Participation

Immensely delighted for @atomcrowley.bsky.social AKA Patient Zero...

I had such a lovely time chatting to Daisy, having never met or spoken to her before. She's so funny and her enthusiasm is really infectious, she certainly gave my interviewer ego a boost. Positive vibes all round 😊.

Didn't come home with an award last night but we're still a winner because today we have Episode 76 with special guest, DAISY DORIS MAY ('Sex Education', 'Professor T', 'First Dates' narrator)! Alex spoke to Daisy about riffing and raving. Subscribe and listen to be on zee guest list, bitsch. (1/2)

Golden Lobe Awards! Tonight! Let's go!!! 🤞🏆 #CheerfulEarful #GrowerNotAShower #Nomination

Find out more about Mark's work at www.comedy.co.uk/people/mark_...

Mark Evans and his *slight* obsession with the military. You can listen to the full conversation right here! Part 1 shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... Part 2 shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Writing #Bluestone42 #ATO #BombDisposal

This Wednesday! All 3 of the performers - Tom Crowley, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, and David Reed - have already been on the pod!

And now for something completely deux-fferent...

Part 2 is out! Our chat with Mark Evans continues. From challenging jobs to Charles Dickens, and, of course, stories of where writers are treated appallingly. ENJOY! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversations #Writing #BleakExpectations #Radio4 #Dickens

I have had the wonderful fortune of knowing Mark for quite some time now and I was thrilled to have him on for a proper in-depth discussion in person about his work, background and comedy influences. I also learnt about a whole other side to him that I would never have expected. More tomorrow!

Attention! It's a two-parter! Episode 75 Part 1 is out now with special guest, MARK EVANS ('Bleak Expectations', Mitchell & Webb)! Alex spoke to Mark about cadets, Cambridge and comedy double bills. If you are any kind of comedy fan or comedy writer, give this a listen. PART 2 OUT TOMORROW! (1/2)

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Kathy Maniura on her Cycling Man gigs and getting her observations spot on. Book tickets to see 'The Cycling Man' at Soho Theatre on 19th & 20th May. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Cyclists #Islington

Loved chatting to Kathy, it was the first time we'd met but she was so easy to talk to and such a laugh. Kathy is also the first drag king I've had on the podcast and it was so interesting hearing about that side of performance of which I knew very little. Check it out!

Out of the way! Episode 74 coming through with special guest, KATHY MANIURA ('Man Up' and 'So You Think You're Funny?' Finalist)! Alex spoke to Kathy about being a Cycle Man, being inanimate objects, and being the conduit between stand-ups and clowns. Listen now - or on your next bike ride! (1/2)

Only just realised it was today. I'm very good at this marketing thing y'see. Still time to celebrate!

HAPPY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY TO US!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 NEXT EPISODE OUT TOMORROW!

Just a snippet of Jess Carrivick's rather crazy summer of 2025 with BBC Comedy Awards. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #EdFringe #BBCComedyAwards #Wedding #Summer

Jess is hilarious, we met at her comedy night Laugh Lines last year and then I saw 'For Your Consideration' which was brilliant. It was great to properly chat, and extra thanks to Jess for booking us the cinema to record this episode. Listen now!

Lights, camera, action! It's Episode 73 with special guest, JESS CARRIVICK (BBC Comedy Awards Finalist 2025)! Alex spoke to Jess about doing an Edinburgh run, the BBC Comedy Awards finals, and having her wedding all in one summer. Enjoy and R.I.P CITV. (1/2)

Is it a Comedy show? Is it a Theatre show? Is it a Clown show? Is it a Magic show? Book a ticket and judge for yourself... www.davidelmsdescribesaroom.com

David Elms on audiences' different interpretations of his show. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Improv #DescribesARoom

David is a fantastic improviser and his show 'David Elms Describes A Room' is ingenious yet brilliantly simple. I cannot recommend it enough! Listen to our chat, then go find out where he's playing, then book a ticket. And then go to it!

Imagine if you can, Episode 72... Well you don't have to because it is right here with special guest, DAVID ELMS ('Borderline', Mr Swallow)! Alex spoke to David about made-up rooms, Mr Swallow and many forms of improv. Listen now - in any room you like! (1/2)

Check out more of Katy's work at www.katyschutte.co.uk

Katy Schutte talks improvising whilst in VR headsets for 'The Galaxicles'. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Improv #VirtualReality #TheGalaxicles

Katy has had the most varied career of almost anyone I've met. Her projects are always interesting and - as you'll hear - wildly different. It was splendid chatting to her about it all.

Episode 71 has materialised with special guest, KATY SCHUTTE (The Maydays, Project2)! Alex spoke to Katy about ghosts, romcoms, and improvising in VR. Listen and discover what it takes to become a folklorist! (1/2)

Book tickets to see Jake Yapp's new live show 'Cornershop Showdown' at Bedford Fringe. bedfringe.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

Jake Yapp (@jakeyapp.bsky.social) talks about originally trying to transcend his character, Dora Dale, beyond radio. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #DoraDale #Puppets #Radio2

BRAND NEW EPISODE! I've been a fan of Jake's work for years so it was such a treat to meet and chat to him in person. We had never met and we laughed a lot together. Hope you enjoy it!

Just as we get our first ever award nomination, here is Episode 70 with special guest, JAKE YAPP (@jakeyapp.bsky.social)! Alex spoke to Jake about radio phone-ins, little old ladies, and being complicit in a joke. Quietly slip away somewhere and give it a listen! (1/2)

Last minute in that I literally wrote the entry from scratch on the day of the dealine. Woohoo!!! 🎉🙌

Well, well, well, looks like we can add 'award-nominated' podcast to the bio because we've just been nominated for a Cheerful Earful Golden Lobe!!! 🎉🎉🎉 In what was truly a last minute decision to enter, we have now wound up on the shortlist for the 'Grower Not a Shower' award. (1/2)

Imagine having to do this when you are also the writer, director and star and this is your debut. Frankly, this is nuts!

Zara Gladman (@zanyzaz.bsky.social) tells us how she had to film 19 sketches in 2 days for her pilot 'Good For Her' - available on iPlayer. You can listen to the full conversation right here! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara... #Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Directing #Writing #Acting