Comedy legend Slim joins Mo Gilligan for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation on The Beginning, The Middle & The End. From driving London buses to performing at the Hollywood Comedy Store, Slim shares 30+ years of stories, lessons, and wisdom from one of the most influential careers in British comedy. Expect hilarious tales about his early gigs, his first ever set at Hackney Empire, wild Real Deal Comedy Jam tours, and how he went from the bus depot to the London Palladium.💬 It’s heartfelt, funny, and full of gems from one of the godfathers of UK stand-up.#MoGilligan #Slim #Podcast #StandUpComedy #BeginningMiddleEnd
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Comedian Scott Bennett
ne of the UK’s most loved comedians, Scott Bennett, brings his Northern charm and razor-sharp observational wit to Mo Gilligan’s Beginning, Middle & End podcast. In this episode, Scott gets real about:🔥 From Product Designer to Comedy Star — how he quit his “safe” career to chase the stage.❤️ Turning Family Struggle Into Strength — how his hit show Blood Sugar Baby raised awareness of his daughter’s rare genetic condition.😂 Backstage Stories & Big Laughs — from smashing club gigs to touring with legends like Michael McIntyre & John Bishop.A must-listen for comedy fans and dream-chasers alike — raw, funny, and full of heart.
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From Blueprints to BAFTAs: Adjani Salmon
BAFTA-winning actor, writer, and director Adjani Salmon joins Mo Gilligan to share his journey from studying architecture to becoming the creative force behind Dreaming Whilst Black. Raised in Jamaica and returning to London at 18, Adjani reflects on cultural shifts, film school lessons, and the hustle of self-funding his web series that grew into one of the UK’s most acclaimed shows. He opens up about pressure, persistence, navigating the industry post-Black Lives Matter, and even making it onto Doctor Who. A conversation full of honesty, humour, and inspiration about carving your own lane in the creative world.
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Stand Up Comedian Rhys James
Comedian Rhys James joins Mo Gilligan on Beginning Middle End to talk about his journey from Hertfordshire open mics to becoming one of the sharpest voices in UK stand-up. They dive into his awkward teenage years, disastrous romantic gestures, and how he hustled his way through comedy competitions and the Edinburgh Fringe. Rhys also opens up about finding his comic voice, surviving tough gigs, and what it’s like going from writing poetry for girls at school to writing a book, You’ll Like It When You Get There.
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Nick Helm: From One-Star Reviews to Rock Star Comedy
On this episode of Beginning, Middle, End, Mo Gilligan sits down with comedian, musician, actor, and writer Nick Helm— a true force of nature in British comedy. From his early days battling one-star reviews in Edinburgh, to breaking out with his explosive, music-fuelled stand-up and starring in the BAFTA-winning sitcom Uncle, Nick shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his unique journey. Expect candid chat about the grind of the comedy circuit, the chaos of Edinburgh, finding his voice through stand-up, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Legendary comedian Mo Gilligan sits down with a selection of the biggest names to find out how they got started, what they are up to now and the legacy they want to create.
Mo chats with Jonathan Ross, Sh*ts N Gigs, Babatunde Aléshé, Emily Attak and many more.
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