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The Proper Class Podcast

Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick

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Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each episode they are joined by a different guest who grew up working class. They talk about their journey and rise to where they are now, celebrating their success and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Guests include: comedians, actors, sports stars, poets, and more - fondly remembering their roots an ...
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And just like that, our last episode of the series is here. And what a cracking series it's been...but don't cry yet because we figure we're going out with a pretty big bang. We chat to a true working class hero and national treasure, the one, the only, Maxine Peake. We discuss chatting politics with her grandparents, sharing life guard duties with…
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Did someone say cake? Not that we would ever need an excuse to have the brilliant Juliet Sear in for a chat but having brought us a delicious gooey chocolate treat it does sky rocket her to one of our dreamiest guests. We loved chatting to Juliet about how a birthday cake for her one year olds birthday started her on the road to success. We chat gr…
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This week we talk to the multi talented and all round brilliant human Angela Griffin. We chat the joys of growing up on a council estate, playing the first ever black Alice in Alice in wonderland and wild wee’s in bushes. It’s such a great episode this week. Not only is Angela a national treasure but she is a hugely impressive person with a story t…
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Episode 8 is here, can you believe it? And what a corker of an episode it is. We're joined by the very talented and hilarious Donna Preston. This woman's collection of work is a thing of beauty and the girls were dying to get stuck in and hear all about her life. We discuss getting detention for a year, dressing up as a tube of toothpaste and how s…
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This week we sit down with the Artistic Director and joint CEO of Cardboard Citizens Chris Sonnex. Chris is putting so much good out into the world and is on a mission to make theatre for everyone, so as you can imagine we couldn't wait to hear his story. We discuss feeling like an outsider, the toy department of Harrods and how you won't find any …
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Hope you're all ready for a bit of sparkle this week as we have West End royalty Jenna Russell in the building. Jenna is a super star of stage and screen and was known as one of Stephen Sondheim's favourite performers. I mean you can't get better than that can ya? We chat about not fitting in, learning to do Shakespeare and how she's not a fan of a…
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Episode 5 is here and it is a belter! We have the multitalented, comedy legend that is Sian Gibson with us this week. We chat family holidays, fake professions and the people who truly keep us grounded. Not only is Sian a national treasure but she is by far one of the loveliest people out there and we just adored having her on the show. Right, so g…
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Another week and another stonking episode. On todays ep the girls talk to the National Treasure and Call the midwife star @parisi.cliff Cliff is a truly joyous man. We chatted about he’s brief music career, selling out at the Fringe and how struggling with lines is no reason to hold you back. We had an absolute hoot and know you will too so what yo…
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Today's podcast is a pretty special one. We sit down with the exceptional writer, actor and director Charlie Josephine. We are all pretty big fans of Charlie's and have been looking forward to this chat for a long time. We discuss the brilliance of panto, the power of a culotte and a spicy brain and how the time and space to be creative isn't affor…
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This week we chat to the incredible actor Thomas Coombes and let us tell you, it is a proper good'un. The girls chat to the Death of England star about his love of a Wimpy, how TV work doesn't always equal financial stability and how he's not writing off a Gary Barlow tribute act just yet. It's been a long time coming having Tommy on the show who i…
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We're back baby for series 4. And episode one is an absolute corker. We sit down with the brilliant comedian and actress Fatiha El-Ghorri. Hannah and Laura talk to the comedy star about the incredible community on her estate growing up, stepping away from her day job and the power of having someone believe in you. But she still won't be skipping an…
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In the final episode of another awesome series of The Proper Class Podcast, Laura and Hannah talk to writer, actor and all round comedy legend, Ed Byrne. They talk about the stigma attached to appearing clever at school, growing up in between two classes, and being a runner-up on Blind Date, missing out on a lunch date in sunny Cambridge. Never min…
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This week, Laura and Hannah talk to super talented actor Stephen Wight. The Screw and Bluestone 42 star talks about growing up on the Isle of Wight, having just yourself to fall back on and how avoiding detention for jumping the lunch queue led to a career as an actor. And thank goodness it did! Lucky us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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In this final episode of series two, Laura and Hannah are joined by the wonderful comedian Suzi Ruffell. They talk about caravan parks, personalised number plates and how being working class never really leaves you. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in for series 2. We can't wait to be back, talking to more wonderful guests - watch this space! Pl…
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In this penultimate episode of series two, Laura and Hannah talk to actor, podcaster, spoken word poet and hip hop artist Scroobius Pip. They talk about how hard it can be to stay in the arts without financial backing, reminisce over sneaking into nightclubs through the back door and discuss the importance of keeping true to your roots, however you…
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This week Hannah and Laura talk to the multi-talented, glorious, BAFTA winning writer, Kayleigh Llewellyn. They discuss how money affects access to mental health support, the importance of seeing your stories on screen and of course those beautiful BAFTA’s. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at [email protected] - we really love t…
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Laura and Hannah are back for series 2, kicking off with a brilliant LIVE episode as part of Hoxton Hall's #CLASS season. They talk to stand-up comedian Darren Harriott about the challenges of starting a comedy career, recognising when your class shifts and Britain's Top Takeaways. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gma…
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This episode Laura and Hannah talk to actress Jamie-Lee O'Donnell about how class has had an impact on her career path and drive, how important £20 is and, of course, they discuss the award-winning Derry Girls. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram…
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In the first episode of this new series celebrating all things working class, actress Laura Checkley and theatre director Hannah Chissick talk to BAFTA winning comedian Romesh Ranaganthan. They talk about the impact class had on his teenage years, the imposter syndrome he deals with and his love of hip-hop. Plus he freestyles a Proper Class Podcast…
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In this bonus episode, Hannah and Laura talk to each other about their reasons for wanting to do The Proper Class Podcast. They talk about the reactions each of them have had in their careers to their class and how class has shaped their friendships. Plus their hopes to inspire people to stick their elbows out and make room for others at the table.…
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