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.
Andrew is an encyclopaedia of showbusiness anecdotes and true history of Magic & Circus. Today you will hear a cavalcade of names that will make you smile and reminisce along with us. From his days o…
Ian Richards and I have 456 mutual friends on Facebook, we know a lot of the same people but that must just be down to the decades of experience and seasons between us. Of course he’s 10 years ahead …
Melvyn has one of the most recognisable faces and voices in British Showbusiness history. He is a childhood hero of mine in Children's TV. We talk about Superted and his part as Skeleton, to his cam…
Neil Crossland is a well respected Water Rat and Showbusiness would be naked without him. He has designed within his company Stagewear Unlimited suits for the Grumbleweeds to Russ Abbot, The Thursfo…
Johnny Mans is responsible for the success and return to the stage of Norman Wisdom, it was Mr Mans who kick started the knighthood which resulted in Norman deservedly becoming a Sir.
Johnny started o…
The night I became a Water Rat I was so proud to see a large attendance including a few ventriloquists including Roger De Courcey, John Bouchier & Alan Simmons.
Alan is a comedy performer who started …
Ian Irving, won talent competitions which took him to New Faces which led to Opportunity Knocks. He warmed up sitcom audiences and supported the greatest names in the business and went on to have his…
Chris Emmett is a Legend in the World of Stage, Radio & TV Comedy. A successful writer for TV Shows, Radio Shows and Pantomime and a recognisable face from many of our TV favourites. HIs voices on Sp…
Sean Rollason known as ROLLO to many was my first dressing room and digs buddy in Pantomime, it was during my first panto and days after it ending we flew off to Benidorm to open in a Nightclub perfo…
Bob Bevan MBE has earned a reputation on the after dinner speakers circuit for decades being the one to book whether you are the late HRH Prince Phillip, Ronnie Corbett, Sir Bobby Robson or Sir Ian B…
Richard Gauntlett can be found on that Cruise Ship on your holiday, in that musical in the West End, in an opera, in a Pantomime... he directs, produces, writes and stars in his own works and is a wo…
Bernie Clifton is a much loved Variety Comedian who has spent his hard earned money and time investing in the best and biggest props in the business from working the Summer Seasons, the best variety …
John Challis known for his iconic character Boycie in one of Great Britain's best loved sitcoms of all time talks to me today about his earlier roles and career and talks fondly of his work for John …
Jonty Stephens is a wonderful actor who has played 100's of character's in TV Sitcoms, Comedy Sketches and films as well as working with Lenny Henry, Jasper Carrot and many more. His collaboration wi…
Ian Ashpitel has been a jobbing actor for many years across the TV Soap, Drama, Movie, Stage World and has found himself with a Hit Show loved by millions with awards and reviews that earn the Produc…
Andy Leach is a Comedy Magician who has worked worldwide in Cabaret, Festivals, Comedy Clubs, Cruise Ships, Hotels, Holiday Parks, Television and much more and tells me today the moment he performed …
Glenn M Ford is known as the renowned Norman Wisdom tribute and his friendship with the man himself went beyond endorsement. Glenn has worked his way through the Clubs, Theatres, Summer Seasons and C…
Karen Dalton and I have a connection that makes todays Podcast edition quite emotional. I ended up adoring her and her mum and knowing her family through many events we have worked on over the years …
Jim Grant and I crossed paths during his hosting of Comedy Club events when I moved from Hampshire to Sussex in the turn of the millennium. Jim then offered me some open mic spots where I tried out …
Rikki Jay and I have crossed paths for many years at least 25 in Holiday Parks, Cruises, Television auditions and studios, social events and pantomime. He is a funny man and knows his audiences, he …