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- The Tumblers Willy Podcast

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 1d

Andy is currently writing on Dan Harmon's animated sitcom 'Krapopolis' starring Hannah Waddingham, Matt Berry and Richard Ayoade.

Meanwhile, his comedy podcast with Andy Stanton - 'The Tumbler's Willy Podcast' - is still available on all podcast platforms. tumblerswilly.com (2/3)

Tumbler’s Willy is the longest-running TV drama in the world – so how come you’ve never heard of it until now? Maybe you’re a cultural sloth, or perhaps you’ve just been busy chasing your dreams. What...

tumblerswilly.com

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 1d

Here is a special one from the Archives, it's Episode 25 - our two-parter with the first American guest on the show,
@andybobrow.bsky.social. In this clip, Andy talks about landing the job on 'Community'. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 2d

This episode was such a brilliant start to the new series! Go listen to the full chat!

Also, you can book tickets to see John in 'Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas'! www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/she... as well as his 2026 tour! www.johnkearnscomedy.co.uk

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2d

John Kearns talks about how his and Adam Riches' fascination with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe began.

You can listen to the full conversation right here!
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#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #BallAndBoe #SohoTheatre #ChristmasShow

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2d

John Kearns talks about how his and Adam Riches' fascination with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe began.

You can listen to the full conversation right here!
shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...

#Comedy #Chat #Podcast #Sketch #Character #BallAndBoe #SohoTheatre #ChristmasShow

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 6d

I was delighted to find John was already a fan of the show. He's a fascinating man to talk to and hilarious with it. I felt a bit silly for just assuming his act was a character, it's so not as black and white as that and this is another reason why I love making this podcast. Enjoy!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 6d

Here we go! Series 5! And what an opener we have for you. Episode 56 with special guest, John Kearns (Taskmaster, Top Coppers)!

Alex spoke to John about deadlines, saying 'Yes', and how he and Adam Riches have been pretending to be Ball and Boe for much longer than you might have thought... (1/2)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 6d

Listen on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...

Here is that picture John mentions in the episode. When you listen, you'll understand why this photo is so funny. (2/2)

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversations #JohnKearns #BallAndBoe #Audiences #Acast

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 6d

Here we go! Series 5! And what an opener we have for you. Episode 56 with special guest, John Kearns (Taskmaster, Top Coppers)!

Alex spoke to John about deadlines, saying 'Yes', and how he and Adam Riches have been pretending to be Ball and Boe for much longer than you might have thought... (1/2)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 6d

That's right! No weeks of build up, no teaser trailers, just a little nudge less than 24 hours before a brand new episode slides right into your lap. More of a French entrance than a French exit. Anyway, tune in (or whatever the podcast equivalent is) tomorrow! 🎧🥳

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 6d

The new series lands in your podcast feed TOMORROW! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Series 5 (Part 1) starts tomorrow - 9th October - with new episodes releasing weekly every Thursday up to Christmas. Time to get back into Character!

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversation #NewSeries

Alex Lowe | Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 6d

The new series lands in your podcast feed TOMORROW! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Series 5 (Part 1) starts tomorrow - 9th October - with new episodes releasing weekly every Thursday up to Christmas. Time to get back into Character!

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversation #NewSeries

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 7d

One Alex to another! It was brilliant chatting to @alexlowe1.bsky.social about all things character comedy and how mediums and palm readers are talking utter bollocks. Enjoy!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 8d

The next archive clip can be found in Episode 24 - My conversation with the brilliant Alex Lowe (@alexlowe1.bsky.social). Here he talks about his character Clinton Baptiste and how Britain loves a plucky loser. (1/3)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 8d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #ClintonBaptiste #PeterKay #PhoenixNights

Alex chats to writer and performer Alex Lowe (Channel 4’s ‘Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights’, BBC’s ‘The Peter Serafinowicz Show’) about palmistry, partnerships and end-of-the-pier characters

Clinton Baptiste | Book 2026 Tour Tickets Today

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 8d

You can catch Alex on tour with Clinton Baptiste 'Special Intercourse' all over Britain & Ireland from Feb 2026. Tickets at clintonbaptiste.com

You can also see him on tour as his other alter-ego, Barry From Watford, in 'Shooting From The Hip' Autumn 2026. Tickets at barryfromwatford.co.uk. (2/3)

Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit Channel 4 TV show Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.

clintonbaptiste.com

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 8d

The next archive clip can be found in Episode 24 - My conversation with the brilliant Alex Lowe (@alexlowe1.bsky.social). Here he talks about his character Clinton Baptiste and how Britain loves a plucky loser. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 14d

Ah @joannaneary.bsky.social is a fantastic character comic who I met in Brighton many moons ago. It was lovely getting to chat to her on this and it's only listening back to the episode that I realised she still owes me a drawing of Silas Bibble 😉.

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 15d

We continue to travel back in time to the Archives. Here is a clip from Episode 23 and our conversation with the wonderful @joannaneary.bsky.social! Here she talks about the origin of her beloved Celia Johnson character. (1/3)

Joanna Neary | Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 15d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #Radio #BriefEncounter #Audiences

Alex chats to the ‘right honourable’ writer and performer Joanna Neary (BBC’s ‘Ideal’ and ‘Time Trumpet’) about her character work, her Fringe experiences, and why she is actually a wasp in a cardigan

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 15d

You can currently catch Jo in the live anniversary stage show tour of IDEAL. It's coming to London in a couple of weeks so get booking.
www.ticketline.co.uk/ideal-starri...

You can also still listen to her brilliant pod 'Wife On Earth'.
joannaneary.com/podcast/wife...
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joannaneary.com

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 15d

We continue to travel back in time to the Archives. Here is a clip from Episode 23 and our conversation with the wonderful @joannaneary.bsky.social! Here she talks about the origin of her beloved Celia Johnson character. (1/3)

Tom Burgess | Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

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Tom Burgess @nottomburgess.bsky.social · 22d

Story here of one of my nicest experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, at the end of an incredibly demoralising month!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 22d

Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 22d

Tom and I met at one of my first character gigs when we shared the bill, at that point he was part of sketch group Staple/Face. Since then, I have followed his career from sketch group to double-act with Sam Nicoresti to solo character work as Peter Fleming. He is a funny, funny man!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 22d

Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 22d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #AudienceParticipation #Pelicans #Edinburgh

Alex chats to writer and performer Tom Burgess (CBBC’s ‘Blue Peter’, Radio 4’s ‘Newsjack’, ‘The Beef and Dairy Network’) about Mach Fest, old men in blazers and ties, and performing sketch comedy with...

Into the Archives with Peter Fleming

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 22d

Peter Fleming is the gift that keeps on giving, do catch up with the podcast 'Into The Archives with Peter Fleming' before the new series arrives and follow Tom for news of upcoming shows. shows.acast.com/into-the-arc... (2/3)

Very silly comedy about lost TV classics

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 22d

Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 29d

I met Dipak through Michelle Fahrenheim. He was the first director guest and it came after he essentially wrote a fan letter to me about the Steve Dawson episode of Out Of Character. His comedy observations were so astute and interesting I just had to invite him on the show. Listen now!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 29d

Wrapping up the Series 2 Archive clips with Episode 21. Here, the superb Dipak Patel describes how wrestling influences his sketch comedy directing. (1/3)

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 29d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #Wrestling #Hero #Villain