While I Was Resting
'While I Was Resting' is a podcast about the varied and often bizarre jobs undertaken by actors, performers, musicians, writers, artists, etc in their 'resting' periods.
Episodes
13 episodes
Tom Bell: While I Was Resting
Comedian and actor Tom Bell chats about the many ridiculous things he's done.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:08:44
Ben Norris: While I Was Resting
In this episode I chat to comedian and songwriter Ben Norris.Also check out our recent video collaboration: https://youtu.be/llZNra5t-NE
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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56:02
Tom Walker: While I Was Resting
In this episode I chat with Jonathan Pie creator Tom Walker about life before his career as a comic and writer.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:05:00
While I Was Resting Episode 10: Trevor Neal
In the final episode of series 1 Trevor Neal (of Trev & Simon fame) joins me to chat about everything from fitting kitchens, working at 'Knobs & Knockers' and toyshops to winning a BAFTA and playing Glastonbury.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:22:58
While I Was Resting Episode 9: Sophie Aldred
Actor and presenter Sophie Aldred chats with Jase about her childhood love of performing, singing on the Working Men's Club circuit, conventions, voiceovers and much more.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:07:23
While I Was Resting Episode 8: Alexis Dubus
In this episode I chat with Alexis Dubus about life before he established a stand up career with laconic French character Marcel Lucont. Hear tales of gorillas, extra work, meerkats, lavish parties and 'copping off' dressed as the 118 man.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:06
While I Was Resting Episode 7: Simon Hickson
In this week's episode I chat with Simon Hickson (The Simon half of comedy duo Trevor and Simon) about the many things he's done outside of the world of TV and comedy, including frozen pigs, exhaust pipes, being Groucho Marx, dodgy dog drawings...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:10:09
While I Was Resting Episode 6: Paulus
Paulus, the comic, singer, compère and judge on BBC 1's All Together Now chats about his assorted occupations outside of the glitz and glamour of showbiz. Catering, cleaning, fights and the Women's Institute - it's got the lot.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:02:51
While I Was Resting Episode 5: James Lovell
Ministry of Fun founder James Lovell (not the astronaut) regales us with tales of PR stunts, clowning, meeting Princess Di as Bugs Bunny, selling kitchens, and, of course, Santa.Ministry of Fun
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:01:42
While I Was Resting Episode 4: Tracey Collins
Tracey is a comedian, performer, writer and singer. In this episode see chats about her experiences in stables, 'Cob Shops' (the Leicester term for a bakery apparently), being a walkabout shark, having a record deal, hosting naked Blind Date, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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58:19
While I Was Resting Episode 3: Jeremy Todd
In this episode we chat to actor Jeremy Todd about a career that includes working in the circus, selling frothy coffee makers, being the Chicken Tonight chicken, and essaying one of the most archetypal roles in theatre - the back end of a panto...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:16:47