About this episode
Slim reflects on his experiences as a bus driver and father while sharing his journey into comedy.
53 year old Slim looks back on his first proper decade of adulthood. Driving the buses of London in this period leads Slim to reflect on why bus drivers don't get respect. He's also a father of two at this point, and recalls some of his favourite, and least favourite dad duties, and we also hear about his first time in front of an audience. This is the third episode from the series Slim's Guide to Life. For more episodes, search "Stand-Up Specials" on BBC Sounds. Written and performed by Slim Script Edited by David Ajao Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Recorded at Up The Creek comedy club by Chris Maclean. Sound design by Chris Maclean Music by Slim Slim's Guide to Life is produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies, and is a BBC Studios production for Radio 4.
People in this episode
Host: Slim
Topics covered
- adulthood
- bus driving
- fatherhood
- comedy
- audience performance
Keywords
- Slim
- bus drivers
- father duties
- comedy club
- audience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, BBC Studios
Books & works: Slim's Guide to Life
Places: London
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