Perfect Day with Jessica Knappett

Fellow writers, comedians and podcasters Hannah George and Taylor Glenn AKA Drunk Women Solving Crime join Jess this week to share their perfect days.  Across these two very different days we traverse the globe, become viral sensations, talk illiterate greyhounds, sausage fingers and beige carpet. Not in that order. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @...

Comedian, author, actress and certified bobby-dazzler Lou Sanders joins Jess this week to share her very, very cool perfect day.  Pack your bags, we’re going to Hawaii. It’s hot, there’s dolphins to swim with and boats to backflip off of. There’s aliens, there’s Metatron the archangel, there’s banana boats and most importantly, there’s Keanu Reeves. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every...

Artist, comedian and “crab cake kid” Rob Auton joins Jess this week to hash out the finer details of his perfect day. Logistically, it’s a big one - but we think we can make it happen. It’s a trip down memory lane to start - with Glastonbury 2003 and Jamie’s Italian making an appearance followed by a, albeit brief, trip to the afterlife and some home renovation for productivity. Like and subscribe...

Another Thursday, another Perfect Day! This week we’ve gone full woo-woo and are joined by our first ever orb of consciousness - Angela Scanlon. All aboard the waffle train, we’re about to chat about everything from flange and OnlyFans to shaving on public transport and so, so much more. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not...

In this week’s HUGE episode of Perfect Day, none other than Thorpe-Park-Benihana-Loving-Musical-Comedian Huge Davies joins Jess to share his very perfect (and a little weird) perfect day. If you thought you’d heard it all so far, you definitely haven’t! This perfect day has everything from a Greggs breakfast to mythical creatures, and all things in between.  Like and subscribe for brand-new episod...

The sensational Fatiha El-Ghorri joins Jess this week to share her perfect day. Picture this - you’re lying in fresh, crisp sheets, the sun is streaming through your window, the curtains billow slightly in the breeze and… you’ll have to listen in to hear the rest! Hint, it includes warm buttered toast, Judge Judy and finding pleasure in the little things. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes...

In a special bonus episode, comedian Alexandra Haddow joins Jess to share her perfect day on the podcast. The duo revisit the importance of dance floors in pubs, talk correct train etiquette, ponder the cultural shift that was Paul Mescal in Normal People and discuss the peak of luxury - free-standing bathtubs.  Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perf...

Comedian, writer, actor and as you’re about to find out, psychopath, the incredible Rosie Jones joins Jessica Knappett this week to share her Perfect Day. In what may be the first ever tangent free episode, we find out that Rosie’s perfect day IS NOT drinking rum by the water in Barbados. Her real perfect day is even better, and includes plenty of staring at her muscles in the shower, and a little...

The wonderful Maisie Adam joins Jess this week to share her most perfect day. The duo discuss a whole variety of things including (but absolutely not limited to) the aerodynamics of sledding, wok-playing, fancy dress, Bill Nighy, blackmail and Maisie’s first ever stand up gig - in Ilkley! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not...

The sensational author, comedian, actress and artist Jessie Cave joins Jessica Knappett on the podcast this week to bare all. In a particularly tange-filled episode the pair (who do eventually get on to Jessie’s perfect day) delve into their psychies. The pair discuss bad men, sex, relationships, the perils of soy, children, sticky tape, Harry Potter and self-diagnosis. TW: Discussion of mental he...

Jessica Knappett is joined this week by the brilliant journalist, documentary producer and presenter, India Rakusen to discuss her perfect day. The pair delve into India’s impressive back catalogue, and discuss hormones, seasons, witches, eggs, terry’s chocolate oranges, surfing, life drawing and going clubbing. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perf...

This week, as we wind down 2024, join Jessica Knappett and various guests as we revisit some of the funniest moments far. Thank you all for joining us in 2024, and if you’re just tuning in, we have an equally hilarious and exciting season to come next year. Happy Perfect New Year! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in...

The Christmas Special you’ve all been waiting for is here! Jessica Knappet is joined by co-stars and Drifters alumni Lauren O’Rourke and Lydia Rose Bewley in a valiant effort to get to the bottom of their perfect Christmas days.  The trio deep-dive into their childhoods, the perils of lost luggage on trains and their funeral songs of choice. Oh, and they also talk about Christmas. The good, the ba...

Inbetweeners’ star Joe Thomas joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week, for what may be the most achievable and depressing perfect day yet. The pair discuss absolutely loads of things that Joe hates, including - the afternoon, eating lunch, mornings, the time 2.30, Edinburgh, stand-up, and his phone. They also talk about foyers, raw dogging, the rain, being a father, and death! Yes, it sounds...

Comedian and actress Cariad Lloyd joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to talk about her perfect day. The pair delve into Cariad’s love of dancing, fancy home cooking, lie-ins, their mutual love of Red Dwarf, outdoor swims and they have a very interesting chat about ADHD. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast. And, why not get in t...

The sensational Jameela Jamil joins Jess on the podcast this week, in a landmark episode where we find our first ever relaxed woman. The pair talk about this, of course. They also discuss Jameela’s love of cleaning, her hatred of anything wet, hot or velvety, songs she’s had written about her, her love of chasing squirrels, her absolutely iconic morning routine, and how Jameela tries to make every...

This week’s guest is 2023’s Edinburgh award winner, Ahir Shah who joins Jess to tell her all about his perfect day. The pair discuss the secret bonuses of jet lag, the seven deadly sins, the Thameslink and its similarities to Rishi Sunak, tax returns and the best and worst pizza - Chicago Town. This is Ahir Shah’s perfect day... enjoy!! Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. And...

Hollywood superstar Brett Goldstein joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to discuss (most) of his perfect day - all on no sleep! The pair talk about Brett’s dream woman, acting jobs, the sea, the sun, their Drifters days, charity gigs and Brett getting his bum out. Plus, Brett airs his views on the podcast format. To see Brett’s perfect woman, visit our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean joins Jess on the podcast this week, as the pair discuss her perfect day. They touch upon ghosts, the smell of coffee, charity shopping in Wales, the power of the female collective, Comic Relief and what role they would have fulfilled in the Victorian era. Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdaycast And, why not ge...

Harriet Kemsley joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to discuss her perfect day. The pair discuss public hangovers, snowboarding, family holidays, adult content, being newly single and everything that entails. To see the brilliant Harriet on tour, visit her website: https://harrietkemsley.com/home We release new episodes every Thursday - like, subscribe, leave us a review and follow us on...

The sensational Joe Lycett joins Jess on the podcast this week. The pair discuss Joe’s many exciting projects, being a political comedian, being sober, being hungover, being drunk, shared meals, pocket beers, therapy, napping and even more napping.  New episodes every Thursday - like, subscribe, leave us a review and follow us on @perfectdaycast. And, get in touch, email us at everydayaperfectday@...

The Podfather Adam Buxton joins Jessica Knappett to discuss his perfect day on this week’s extra special live record. The pair, who performed at the York Theatre Royal earlier this year, discuss sexy time, flying dreams, train journeys, night time digestive issues, stupid birds, favourite arguments and Adam judges Jess’ use of jingles.  New episodes every Thursday - like, subscribe, leave us a rev...

‘Ghosts’ actor and comedian, Kiell Smith-Bynoe joins Jessica Knappett this week to talk all about his perfect day. The pair discuss drama school and the pitfalls of being an actor, the logistics of pool parties, how to do a 'lads lads lads' holiday, the floating breakfast loophole, Chinese food and Dolmio Days.  Like, subscribe and leave us a review - we’re on @perfectdaycast on Instagram or you c...

Amy Gledhill, winner of this year’s Edinburgh Comedy award ioins Jessica Knappett to discuss her perfect day. The pair talk about the intricacies of Amy’s job at a carvery, how to not get food poisoning... maybe(?), the madness of Marie Kondo, Hollywood crushes, mash potato, Daniel Beddingfield and what constitutes a perfect chair. And remember, if you’ve been to a restaurant where you’re sat at a...

Telling us all about their perfect day this week is comedian and Ted Lasso superstar, Nick Mohammed. The pair discuss Nick’s hilarious comedy character Mr Swallow, brilliant TV and the commissioning process behind it, pub trips, a good old gossip and Nick reveals an insane story from his university days.  Like and subscribe for brand-new episodes every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @perfectdayc...