S10 EP19: David Morrissey (Video Edition)

S10 EP19: David Morrissey (Video Edition)

From Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach' by Keep It Light Media / Travesty Media

June 5, 2026 · 38 min

About this episode

David Morrissey joins Alan Carr to discuss his life, career, and various intriguing topics during a humorous conversation.

David Morrissey joins Captain Carr for a hilarious and thought-provoking Life's A Beach flight. David talks about growing up in Liverpool, filming The Walking Dead, joining Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films, his friendship with Alan Cumming, and the surprising downside of a luxury trip to the Maldives. They also discuss conspiracy theories, David's work with UNHCR, Refuge and The Felix Project, celebrity encounters with Daniel Craig and Monica Lewinsky, holiday romances, and why he'd rather explore a city than lie on a beach. Plus: Alan reveals his unexpectedly popular feet and accidentally invents a new hospitality concept. ✈️ Subscribe for new episodes every week. 00:00 Intro & David admires Alan's books 02:27 Favourite musicals & seeing Les Mis for the first time 03:33 New Channel 4 thriller Tiptoe 05:01 Russell T Davies, "woke" culture & misinformation 06:51 Conspiracy theories & Buzz Aldrin 08:41 Alan's celebrity feet rating 09:22 Liverpool's hidden gems & the Beatles tourism boom 12:00 Playing Paul McCartney's dad in the Beatles films 13:42 David's first holiday memories in North Wales 14:50 Alan's castle 16:38 Holiday romances 17:45 Celebrity encounters & Peter Fonda…

People in this episode

Host: Alan Carr

Guest: David Morrissey

Topics covered

  • celebrity encounters
  • travel experiences
  • charity work
  • conspiracy theories
  • musicals
  • Liverpool
  • holiday romances

Keywords

  • David Morrissey
  • Alan Carr
  • The Walking Dead
  • Liverpool
  • Maldives
  • charity work
  • celebrity encounters
  • conspiracy theories
  • holiday romances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UNHCR, Refuge, The Felix Project

Books & works: The Walking Dead, Les Mis, Tiptoe, Beatles films

Places: Liverpool, Maldives

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