This week, Mo Gilligan sits down with the one and only DJ Mak 10 — the original architect of the grime sound and heartbeat of the legendary N.A.S.T.Y Crew. From spinning vinyl in East London bedrooms to uniting Wiley and Dizzee Rascal two decades later, Mak 10’s story is pure UK music history.They dive into his roots growing up with five brothers, his dad’s reggae band influence, and the wild early days of pirate radio and sidewinders. Mak 10 opens up about taking grime back to the streets — literally — with his now-iconic outdoor sets across London. Expect raw nostalgia, laughter, and serious insight into what it takes to be a pioneer who’s still pushing the culture forward.
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Singer/ Songwriter Leigh-Anne Pinnock
From girl group superstardom to carving her path as a solo artist, Leigh-Anne Pinnock sits down with Mo Gilligan to talk beginnings, balance, and being boldly independent. In this candid conversation, Leigh-Anne opens up about life after Little Mix, embracing motherhood, finding her creative freedom, and the lessons behind her powerful documentary Race, Pop & Power.They dive into her musical roots, the pressure of fame, her evolving identity, and what it really means to be an artist on her own terms. Honest, funny, and deeply human—this is Leigh-Anne Pinnock like you’ve never heard her before.
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Kane Brown: Resilience, Real Talk, and the Art of Reinvention
This week on Beginning Middle End, Mo Gilligan sits down with one of the UK’s most authentic and resilient comedians — the legendary Kane Brown. From growing up in South London and becoming a father at 22, to building a property empire and then losing it all in the 2008 crash, Kane’s story is one of grit, growth, and finding laughter through life’s hardest lessons.He opens up about rediscovering himself through comedy, the power of self-belief, and building his own lane when the mainstream wouldn’t open its doors. Expect real talk, hilarious stories, and sharp reflections on fame, family, and what it takes to truly own your craft.Whether you know him from Rated 18 or his viral videos this episode shows you the man behind the mic — raw, reflective, and funny as ever.
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Tv Presenter Extraordinaire, Angellica Bell
This week, Mo sits down with the iconic Angellica Bell, whose 25-year career has made her one of British television’s most beloved presenters. From CBBC to The One Show, Angellica opens up about her journey from paper rounds and McDonald’s shifts to primetime success.Mo and Angellica reflect on growing up black in British TV, breaking barriers, surviving live television, and staying grounded through it all.
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UK Stand Up Comedy Legend, SLIM
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
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.
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