Ben Clover: Comedy, Culture, and the TV Shows That Shaped Us
- Author
- Steve Otis Gunn
- Published
- Wed 13 Sep 2023
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/television-times-podcast/episodes/ben-clover
Ben Clover: Comedy, Culture, and the TV Shows That Shaped Us
🎧 Episode Overview
In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn sits down with the sharp-witted Ben Clover, live from the Edinburgh Fringe. Topics include:
- Post-Pandemic Reinvention: Ben discusses how he transformed his appearance after the pandemic, leading to amusing encounters where friends barely recognised him on the street.
- TV Obsessions: A deep dive into the brilliance and brutality of shows like Utopia, Deadwood, and Wolf, with Ben contemplating how Life on Mars might have differed if made post-Operation Yewtree.
- Nostalgic TV: The unsettling creepiness of Top of the Pops presenters and the eerie allure of the BBC test card.
- Cultural Commentary: Ben reflects on the darker undertones of classic television and how modern perspectives might alter their reception.
This episode will appeal to fans of British comedy, television nostalgia, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes insights of the stand-up comedy world.
🧑🎤 About Ben Clover
Ben Clover is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, and performer based in London. He has performed at top comedy clubs across the UK and internationally, including multiple Edinburgh Fringe festivals. Ben is also a prolific writer with credits across TV, radio, and print media.
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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn
Host: Steve Otis Gunn
Guest: Ben Clover
Duration: 50 minutes
Release Date: September 13, 2023
Season: 1, Episode 20
All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn
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