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21: Best of Season 2 Aug 12, 2020

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This episode is a collection of our favourites bits from season 2. We hope you've enjoyed this season, we'll be back later in the year with season 3.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, check out his latest release 'Lines of Love' here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B6h4jBDvqM
Produced by Dan Quick
This episode is sponsored by
https://www.wearewild.com/ use offer code 'Hour' for 20% off
and
Best Fiends - available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
and
Walk With Us, the new podcast by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, available now.

20: Russell T Davies Aug 05, 2020

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One of Britains most prolific screenwriters and television producers Russell T Davies will be best known to some as the creator of the seminal LGBT series 'Queer as Folk', others will know him best as the writer, show runner and executive producer of Dr Who.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.
Produced by Dan Quick

19: Alan Davies Jul 29, 2020

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A stand up comedian, actor and writer Alan has been ever present on our screens since 1997 when he first appeared as the magician come sleuth Jonathan Creek.
Perhaps best known as the only permanent panellist on comedy quiz show QI Alan wrote his first book in 2009, his new book ‘Just Ignore Him’ will be available from 3rd September.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.
Produced by Dan Quick
This episode is sponsored by Best Fiends - available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

18: Adam Kay Jul 22, 2020

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Comedian, author and former doctor, Adam is best know for his book 'This is Going to Hurt' based on his diaries from his time as a doctor. The book jumped immediately to number 1 in the Sunday Times bestsellers list and stayed there for over a year.
Adam's latest book 'Dear NHS' is a collection of (109) letters to the NHS written by a group of contributors – including Stephen Fry, Dame Mary Beard, Sir Paul McCartney and Emilia Clarke. The book is available at all good book stores and websites.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.
Produced by Dan Quick

17: David Harewood Jul 15, 2020

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Best know for his television roles in Homeland, The Night Manager and more recently the DC Universe, David Harewood trained at RADA and became the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre in 1997.
You can currently see David in Supergirl on Sky 1 or find his documentary 'Psychosis and Me' online.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.
Produced by Dan Quick
This episode is sponsored by
stitchfix.co.uk/Hour
and
Best Fiends - available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

16: Florence Pugh Jul 08, 2020

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Florence Pugh is one of Hollywoods most exciting young actors. At 18 she starred in The Falling and has since gone on to have roles in Lady Macbeth, Fighting with My Family and most recently Little Women for which she received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations.
Florence will next be seen alongside Scarlett Johansson in Marvels Black Widow.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. and
This episode is sponsored by
https://grassandco.com/pages/hour
and
tails.com/sueperkins
Produced by Dan Quick

15: Paapa Essiedu Jul 01, 2020

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At just 25 Paapa Essiedu became the first black actor in the history of the RSC to play Hamlet.Since then he has performed in a number of Shakespeare productions and can currently be seen in the acclaimed BBC drama ‘I May Destroy You’ and Sky Atlantics latest hit ‘Gangs of London’.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media. and
This episode is sponsored by
https://grassandco.com/pages/hour
and
https://gymshark.com/sueperkins
This episode contains strong language.
Produced by Dan Quick

14: James O'Brien Jun 24, 2020

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Presenter, podcaster and author James O'Brien is best known for his LBC radio show where his combative style and willingness to challenge the establishment has made him one of Britains best known radio personalities.
You can listen to James' Podcast Full Disclosure where ever you get your podcasts from and hear him on LBC weekdays 10.00 - 1.00pm.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.
This episode contains strong language.
Produced by Dan Quick

13: Johnny Vegas / Michael Pennington Jun 17, 2020

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Angry comedic rants, surreal humour and a larger than life personality is how most people think of Johnny Vegas. Michael Pennington, the man behind Johnny is quite different.
On this episode Sue speaks to Michael about his community work during lockdown, auditioning for Hollywood films and what he plans to do when the zombie apocalypse starts.
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.
This episode contains strong language and adult content.
Produced by Dan Quick

12: Joan and Jericha Jun 10, 2020

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Perhaps not the agony aunts that the nation needs but the agony aunts that we deserve. The Joan and Jericha podcast has been a revelation since it’s launch in 2018.
On this episode Sue is joined by Joan and Jericho to find out how they’ve been coping with lockdown as well as giving top tips for anyone struggling with relationship issues during this time.
The Joan and Jericha podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all the usual podcast platforms. You can pre-order their new book ‘Why He Turns Away: Do's and Don'ts from Joan and Jericha’ now, before it publishes on the 29th of October
All the music in this episode is by ‘Waiting For Smith’, go and check out more from ‘Waiting For Smith’ on Spotify and follow him on social media.
This episode contains strong language and adult content.
Produced by Dan Quick

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