Fist of Firsts with Tim Reid

Tim talks to comedian, writer and prolific podcaster Richard Herring about his comedy journey, from student shows in Edinburgh, through the Lee and Herring years and up to the massive RHLSTP and more. Richard talks about how his daily blog has, for over 20 years, provided material for stand up shows and helped him keep the ideas flowing. Email fistoffirsts@gmail.com with your answer to our 'liste...

Tim talks to actor, writer, presenter and producer Adil Ray about his first big break into radio and how he first created the comedy characters MC Raa and Mister Khan. Adil explains how he's managed to build a career that spans sitcom actor and writer, morning news anchor, hard hitting documentary producer and daytime quiz show host.  or and Email fistoffirsts@gmail.com with your answer to our 'l...

Tim talks to comedian, actor and writer Seann Walsh about finding his feet at a stand up workshop, how he died in Australia, and what happened when he met his comedy hero, Jim Carrey. Get your First Time stories on the next episode. Email fistoffirsts@gmail.com with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this week. Tim wil...

Tim talks to comedian, presenter and podcaster Jon Richardson about the first big steps in his career and the priceless piece of advice Sean Lock gave him when he was just starting out. Get your First Time stories on the next episode. Email fistoffirsts@gmail.com with your answer to our 'listener’s first' question, or just let us know a story of what you've done for the first time this week. Tim w...

Coming soon... Sitcom writer and creativity expert Tim Reid uncovers top comedians' backstories by exploring their key "first times", the pivotal first steps in their lives, their careers and their creative process. Like the first time they realised they were funny, first gig, first time they died on their arse, first thing they do when they're struggling for ideas... There'll be surprising revela...