Class Clown

The incredible Josh Widdicombe (The Last Leg, Parenting Hell) joins us to talk about how consuming 90's entertainment and culture shaped his view on entertainment and alcohol consumption, the influence of his retired actress Grandma, hippie parents and the effects of going to a primary school with only 4 kids in his class.

Check out Josh's new podcast, The Museum Of Pop Culture and catch him on his Not My Cup Of Tea tour

Watch Part 2 right now on The Class Clown Patreon!

Credits

Exec Producer: Adam Horton

Episode Producer: Simon Winkler

Graphics and Titles: Ben Toms

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The hilarious Jamie Hutchinson is back for part 2 where we learn about how his mum adopting another family threw his household into chaos, falling into a gambling addiction and heavy cocaine use and how he fell into comedy - we also hear about a very misguided theatrical production he put on in his teens and how he got kicked out of a drama club for miming an unspeakable act!
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Jamie Hutchinson joins Seann Walsh to talk about how his unique childhood shaped the man who is fast becoming one of the most powerful comedy voices in the North. He talks how his wild imagination got him in trouble with the police, how his early writing prowess writing scenes from The Simpsons earned him the respect of his teachers and class mates and how his parents divorce and moving schools lead to him "Re Branding" as a Bad Boy.

Part 2 coming next week!

00:00 Intro

01:12 Odd Conception

03:40 Gorton Childhood, Anxiety

08:50 Stage Persona, Imagination

20:58 Simpsons, Building Confidence

32:45 Moving Schools, Becoming Naughty

36:06 Police Trouble

40:11 First Heartbreak

47:22 Tramp Of The Year

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Romesh Ranganthan, Stewart Lee, Ross Noble, Adam Rowe, Boy George, Russell Kane, Vittorio Angelone, Red Richardson and Joanne McNally reveal the key moments from their childhood that shaped their character and influenced the success they each have enjoyed in their career.

Don't forget to catch the brand new YouTube specials from Red Richardson and Vittorio Angelone

Catch Seann live on tour in 2026!

We'll be back next week with an all new Class Clown interview!

00:00 Intro

01:16 Romesh Ranganthan

10:01 Stewart Lee

14:01 Adam Rowe

21:46 Ross Noble

26:51 Boy George

35:33 Vittorio Angelone

42:34 Red Richardson

46:02 Russell Kane

55:11 Joanne McNally

01:07:44 Adam Rowe - Advice

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Charlie Higson co-created the Fast Show, wrote on Harry Enfield & Chums and Vic Reeves' Big Night Out. He is a celebrated author having written the best-selling Young Bond novels and Enemy series. His latest book Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee is a an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy, illustrated by Jim Moir, AKA Vic Reeves.

Check out the book here.

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See Seann On Tour in 2026!

00:00 Intro

01:28 Early Years, Signs Of Creativity

10:05 Starting A Band, Dealing With Shyness

15:44 Finding Peace On Stage

22:58 The Fast Show character inspiration

29:10 Monty Python, Dad's Army, Benny Hill

38:26 Meeting Paul Whitehouse at University

40:20 The Philosophy Of The Fast Show's Writing

43:30 Love Of Creativity

48:44 Aristotle

50:00 Meeting Vic Reeves, Harry Enflield

54:55 New History Book
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