About this episode
Simon Day discusses his career in comedy and the relationship between trauma and humor.
Our guest this week is actor and comedian, Simon Day.We talk ghost stories, his ‘chequered’ past and the connection between trauma and comedy. Simon is probably best known as a performer on the legendary sketch comedy series, The Fast Show. Which he’s been a part of since it’s inception in 1994.Aside from The Fast Show, Simon has become a staple of British TV over the past 3 decades, appearing in comedies such as Big Night Out, King Gary, Brian Pern and many others.And, he can be a little more serious when he wants to be, with acting credits on Holby City, Death in Paradise, Skins and loads more. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/ For enquiries, email - dane@lockitin.studio Send us a voice note on WhatsApp - 07457 404 279 Follow us on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@ScarredForLifePodcast Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram Learn more about…
People in this episode
Host: Lock It In Studio
Guest: Simon Day
Topics covered
- comedy
- trauma
- ghost stories
- British TV
- interview
Keywords
- Simon Day
- comedy
- The Fast Show
- ghost stories
- trauma
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Fast Show, Big Night Out, King Gary, Brian Pern, Holby City, Death in Paradise, Skins
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