The Proper Class Podcast

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 Paddy McGuinness and of course, auditioning for t...

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 growing up in pubs, cakes for Vogue and just bloody...

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 to match. Quite frankly she’s a bloody inspira...

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 she’s got no patience for TikTok. We were already h...

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 wanky, overpriced beers in any of his venues. Chri...

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 glitzy press night. We enjoyed this chat with the...

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 go on then what you waiting for? Get it in your ear...

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 you waiting for? Get it down your lug holes now and...

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 afforded to everyone. Do yourself a giant favour and ta...

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 is not only a huge talent but one of the loveliest...

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 any queues in Maccy D's. Thank you for tuning in! St...

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 mind, eh Ed. Thank you for tuning in to series 3 - it...

This week's guest is the wonderfully talented and all round lovely human, actor and writer Kellie Shirley. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and In the Long Run star about watching Crystal Palace, Anthony Hopkins and the importance of finding - and clinging to - your people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura and Hannah chat to actor, writer, director and founder of the incredible TriForce Creative Network, Fraser Ayres. They discuss car boot sales, being 'chippy but hopeful' and breaking barriers of privilege - with the help of booze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

Laura and Hannah chat to comedian Ola Labib in this week's episode. They discuss the need for a fallback career and the fear of the money running out, being the hospital jester and the pressure of the Sudanese Whats App Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brilliantly talented actress Louisa Lytton is this week's podcast guest. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and Strictly star about playing kerbs, being typecast with a working-class accent and being voted 'Sexiest Female Soap Star' at just 16. Yikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura and Hannah's guest this week is the hilarious comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey. They dig deep into class imbalance in the arts, 'poor people croquet' and Stephen's love of cheap rosé in the local. Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Tune in next week and keep it classy....

In this week's episode, Laura and Hannah talk to dream guest Mhairi Black, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South and deputy leader of the SNP. They discuss Mhairi's early influences, her love of Partick Thistle and the then imminent announcement from Liz Truss. Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @thepropercl...

Laura and Hannah are back for series 3! In this cracking first episode, they talk to the talented actor, writer and director Susan Wokoma. They discuss competition winning, the importance of teachers who believe in you and the wonder that was Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, RIP. Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on...

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! Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gm...

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 your life evolves. Please get in touch with Hannah an...

This week Hannah and Laura talk to comedian Tom Allen. They talk about how his accent confuses people, delicious cockney tapas and how access to certain universities and drama schools is affected by class. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast GFBoSo90bmBCurdiN8rY Hosted on...

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 properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @t...

This week Hannah and Laura's guest is working class stand-up comedian Tom Mayhew. They talk about the lasting effect being skint has on children, his upcoming Edinburgh show (go see it!) and Furby's. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...