Episodes

  • DOM JOLY: The Joke That Ended my BBC Career, Getting Fired as Journalist & Being A Diplomat

    DOM JOLY: The Joke That Ended my BBC Career, Getting Fired as Journalist & Being A Diplomat
    Jun 7 2026
    Dom is back for part 2 where he reveals how he broke into the TV industry via MTV and The Paramount Comedy channel, the VERY EXPENSIVE gag that ended his relationship with the BBC and his early career as an international diplomat. Hear Dom's Brutal Verdict on the US version of Trigger Happy TV over on Patreon plus his thoughts on the Yeti and big Foot: https://www.patreon.com/c/ClassClown See Seann Walsh Live On Tour! https://www.seannwalsh.com/ And See Dom on his Trigger Happy tour! https://www.domjoly.tv/live/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • DOM JOLY: How A Panic Attack Almost derailed Trigger Happy TV & Why He hates the Word Prank

    DOM JOLY: How A Panic Attack Almost derailed Trigger Happy TV & Why He hates the Word Prank
    May 31 2026
    The brilliant Dom Joly joins Seann Walsh to talk about growing up in Beirut, suffering with a massive panic attack while inter-railing, (an affliction that almost ended Trigger Happy TV before it even began!), how he sees himself primarily as an absurdist and why he dislikes the word prank. Watch part 2 right now on Patreon! See Seann Walsh Live On Tour! And See Dom on his Trigger Happy tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Red Richardson: Interview Analysis With Dr Natalie Cawley

    Red Richardson: Interview Analysis With Dr Natalie Cawley
    May 26 2026
    As we approach our 1 year anniversary of Class Clown we look back on some of our favourite interviews from the last year with the help of Psychiatrist Dr Natalie Cawley, who pulls out key themes from our episodes, while Seann shares how he relates to those themes. This episode looks back at our brilliant interview with the hilarious RED RICHARDSON! If you missed it, check out our original interview with Red here. And check out Red's incredible special BUGATTI LIVE! You can grab Dr Cawley's amazing book JUST ABOUT COPING here. And see Seann Walsh LIVE! on his brand new tour, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • JAKE LAMBERT: Slough To Social Media Stardom & Ricky Gervais Inspiration

    JAKE LAMBERT: Slough To Social Media Stardom & Ricky Gervais Inspiration
    May 24 2026
    Jake Lambert is a social media comedy superstar, who has featured on all our timelines with his sharp and satirical observations on everyday life. In this episode we talk about growing up in Slough with a childhood filled with eccentric characters, how his mum encouraged him to be exceed his surroundings, the influence of Ricky Gervais and how he very nearly became a policeman instead of pursuing his now wildly successful career in comedy. See Seann Walsh LIVE on his This Is Torture! tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • FATIHA EL-GHORRI: Working 9-5 AND gigging 6 nights a week

    FATIHA EL-GHORRI: Working 9-5 AND gigging 6 nights a week
    May 18 2026
    Fatiha El-Ghorri (Taskmaster, Mr Big Stuff) joins Seann Walsh to talk about her incredible journey to comedy success. From losing her Dad at a young age and growing up in a household with 12 other brothers and sisters to going through two divorces and eventually ending up homeless, Fatiha then found success on the comedy circuit, quickly becoming one of the most beloved and distinct voices in the UK. Access Part 2 right Now along with exclusive content with Fatiha: https://www.patreon.com/c/ClassClown Catch Fatiha on her Cockney Stacking Doll Tour! https://www.fatihaelghorri.co.uk/events See Seann Walsh live on his This Is Torture tour! https://www.seannwalsh.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • FATIHA EL-GHORRI: From Homelessness & Two Divorces To Living Her Comedy Dream

    FATIHA EL-GHORRI: From Homelessness & Two Divorces To Living Her Comedy Dream
    May 10 2026
    Fatiha El-Ghorri (Taskmaster, Mr Big Stuff) joins Seann Walsh to talk about her incredible journey to comedy success. From losing her Dad at a young age and growing up in a household with 12 other brothers and sisters to going through two divorces and eventually ending up homeless, Fatiha then found success on the comedy circuit, quickly becoming one of the most beloved and distinct voices in the UK. Access Part 2 right Now along with exclusive content with Fatiha: https://www.patreon.com/c/ClassClown Catch Fatiha on her Cockney Stacking Doll Tour! https://www.fatihaelghorri.co.uk/events See Seann Walsh live on his This Is Torture tour! https://www.seannwalsh.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • HARRY HILL: The Benefits Of Failing & Going To School In Hong Kong

    HARRY HILL: The Benefits Of Failing & Going To School In Hong Kong
    May 3 2026
    Harry Hill is back for more and talks about the influence of studying in Hong Kong as a teenager, the teacher/news reader who offered him encouragement and why failing as a doctor actually proved to be hugely beneficial! Check Out Part 2 of our Harry Hill interview here and get access to him answering your questions⁠! Get Tickets to ⁠see Seann live on his This Is Torture! Tour⁠ Don't forget to check out Harry's new podcast The Harry Hill Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • HARRY HILL: Tough Early Shows, Gigging With Al Murray & Innate Understanding Of Jokes

    HARRY HILL: Tough Early Shows, Gigging With Al Murray & Innate Understanding Of Jokes
    Apr 26 2026
    Harry Hill sits down with Seann Walsh and discusses navigating the eccentric characters on the circuit in his early performing days, how he fell in love with comedy and his innate understanding of jokes, a formative early experience performing in a panto and his early days as a doctor. He also talks about the advice he gave a young Al Murray, how he found his early stage time and whether his parents experience in Am Dram possibly helped plant the possibility of a career in performance. Check Out Part 2 of our Harry Hill interview here and get access to him answering your questions! Get Tickets to see Seann live on his This Is Torture! Tour Don't forget to check out Harry's new podcast The Harry Hill Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins