The Proper Class Podcast
Comedy
Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each episode they are joined by a different guest who grew up working class. They talk about their journey and rise to where they are now, celebrating their success and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Guests include: comedians, actors, sports stars, poets, and more - fondly remembering their roots and what they have gained from being working class.
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Location:
United States
Description:
Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each episode they are joined by a different guest who grew up working class. They talk about their journey and rise to where they are now, celebrating their success and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Guests include: comedians, actors, sports stars, poets, and more - fondly remembering their roots and what they have gained from being working class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Episodes
3.9 - Ed Byrne
7/6/2023
In the final episode of another awesome series of The Proper Class Podcast, Laura and Hannah talk to writer, actor and all round comedy legend, Ed Byrne. They talk about the stigma attached to appearing clever at school, growing up in between two classes, and being a runner-up on Blind Date, missing out on a lunch date in sunny Cambridge. Never mind, eh Ed.
Thank you for tuning in to series 3 - it's been a blast.
Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.
See you for series 4.
Keep it classy.
Laura and Hannah xx
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Duration:00:49:15
3.8 - Kellie Shirley
6/22/2023
This week's guest is the wonderfully talented and all round lovely human, actor and writer Kellie Shirley. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and In the Long Run star about watching Crystal Palace, Anthony Hopkins and the importance of finding - and clinging to - your people.
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Duration:00:49:30
3.7 - Fraser Ayres
6/15/2023
Laura and Hannah chat to actor, writer, director and founder of the incredible TriForce Creative Network, Fraser Ayres. They discuss car boot sales, being 'chippy but hopeful' and breaking barriers of privilege - with the help of booze.
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Duration:00:51:11
3.6 - Stephen Wight
6/8/2023
This week, Laura and Hannah talk to super talented actor Stephen Wight. The Screw and Bluestone 42 star talks about growing up on the Isle of Wight, having just yourself to fall back on and how avoiding detention for jumping the lunch queue led to a career as an actor. And thank goodness it did! Lucky us.
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Duration:00:52:23
3.5 - Ola Labib
6/1/2023
Laura and Hannah chat to comedian Ola Labib in this week's episode. They discuss the need for a fallback career and the fear of the money running out, being the hospital jester and the pressure of the Sudanese Whats App Group.
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Duration:00:53:01
3.4 - Louisa Lytton
5/25/2023
Brilliantly talented actress Louisa Lytton is this week's podcast guest. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and Strictly star about playing kerbs, being typecast with a working-class accent and being voted 'Sexiest Female Soap Star' at just 16. Yikes.
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Duration:00:46:06
3.3 - Stephen Bailey
5/18/2023
Laura and Hannah's guest this week is the hilarious comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey. They dig deep into class imbalance in the arts, 'poor people croquet' and Stephen's love of cheap rosé in the local.
Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
Tune in next week and keep it classy.
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Duration:00:52:58
3.2 - Mhairi Black
5/11/2023
In this week's episode, Laura and Hannah talk to dream guest Mhairi Black, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South and deputy leader of the SNP. They discuss Mhairi's early influences, her love of Partick Thistle and the then imminent announcement from Liz Truss.
Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
Tune in next week and keep it classy.
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Duration:00:51:53
3.1 - Susan Wokoma
5/4/2023
Laura and Hannah are back for series 3! In this cracking first episode, they talk to the talented actor, writer and director Susan Wokoma. They discuss competition winning, the importance of teachers who believe in you and the wonder that was Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, RIP.
Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
Tune in next week and keep it classy.
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Duration:00:53:23
2.12 - Suzi Ruffell
7/28/2022
In this final episode of series two, Laura and Hannah are joined by the wonderful comedian Suzi Ruffell. They talk about caravan parks, personalised number plates and how being working class never really leaves you.
Thank you to everyone who has tuned in for series 2. We can't wait to be back, talking to more wonderful guests - watch this space!
Please get in touch with us at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
Keep it classy!
Hannah & Laura.
xxx
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Duration:01:00:56
2.11 - Scroobius Pip
7/21/2022
In this penultimate episode of series two, Laura and Hannah talk to actor, podcaster, spoken word poet and hip hop artist Scroobius Pip. They talk about how hard it can be to stay in the arts without financial backing, reminisce over sneaking into nightclubs through the back door and discuss the importance of keeping true to your roots, however your life evolves.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:53:54
2.10 - Tom Allen
7/14/2022
This week Hannah and Laura talk to comedian Tom Allen. They talk about how his accent confuses people, delicious cockney tapas and how access to certain universities and drama schools is affected by class.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:50:02
2.9 - Kayleigh Llewellyn
7/7/2022
This week Hannah and Laura talk to the multi-talented, glorious, BAFTA winning writer, Kayleigh Llewellyn. They discuss how money affects access to mental health support, the importance of seeing your stories on screen and of course those beautiful BAFTA’s.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:01:04:14
2.8 - Tom Mayhew
6/30/2022
This week Hannah and Laura's guest is working class stand-up comedian Tom Mayhew. They talk about the lasting effect being skint has on children, his upcoming Edinburgh show (go see it!) and Furby's.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:53:02
2.7 - Camille Coduri
6/23/2022
This week, Laura and Hannah talk to legendary actress Camille Coduri. They talk about Lyons Tea Room, borrowing a fiver from Josie Lawrence and the importance of backing your children's dreams.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:46:45
2.6 - Babatunde Aleshe
6/16/2022
This episode Laura and Hannah speak to actor and comedian Babatunde Aleshe. They talk about his love of South Tottenham, middle class animals and, of course, Celebrity Gogglebox.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:42:54
2.5 - Jess Phillips
6/9/2022
Laura and Hannah get to talk to one of their working class hero’s, Labour MP Jess Phillips. They discuss cream horns, how education can differ wildly, even amongst state schools and when your uncle is not actually your uncle.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:55:17
2.4 - Simon Day
6/2/2022
Laura and Hannah talk to comedy legend Simon Day. They talk about his time in borstal, working class pub culture and the pride taken in scrubbing your front door step.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:44:18
2.3 - Candice Brown
5/26/2022
This week, Laura and Hannah talk to Bake Off winner, Candice Brown. They eat her spectacular homemade brownies and discuss her Nan's handwritten recipes, how people judge an accent and being a pub landlady.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:49:05
2.2 - Vicky McClure
5/19/2022
Laura and Hannah talk this week to the multi-talented actor Vicky McClure. They discuss The Television Workshop, sovereign rings and Friday night discos.
Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you.
Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast
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Duration:00:56:16