Darren Harriott: Celebrity Adventures in Light Entertainment

Darren Harriott: Celebrity Adventures in Light Entertainment

🎙️Episode Overview

In this candid and entertaining episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats with the ever-charismatic Darren Harriott to discuss everything from being a 'click-your-fingers celebrity', moving back to the Black Country, and why it's important to live close to greenery. Darren opens up about the highs and lows of showbiz and why he’s happy to leave the chaos of late-night gigs behind. Expect laughs, honest reflections, and behind-the-scenes tales from the world of light entertainment.

Episode Highlights:

• The difference between living in Kilburn and the Midlands
• Why Richard Osman runs the tightest ship on television
• Vintage tech, cul-de-sacs, and Gen Z's love for nostalgia
• Behind-the-scenes stories from The Wheel and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show

This episode will appeal to comedy fans, anyone who’s survived the London rental grind, and listeners who've thought, “Wait… don’t I know you from somewhere?”

🎤 About Darren Harriott

Darren Harriott is an acclaimed British stand-up comedian, writer, and presenter known for his smart, honest, and high-energy comedy. A two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Darren has made a name for himself with his mix of observational humour, personal stories, and sharp takes on class, race, and modern masculinity.

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• YouTube

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Darren Harriott – Comedian, Writer & Presenter

Duration: 50 minutes

Release Date: July 13, 2025

Season: 4, Episode 9

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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