Lise is best known as co-creator and writer of BAFTA winning cult BBC comedy series The Young Ones alongside Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. She’s also written for The Fast Show, been a consultant for the film The Borrowers, and is the co-writer of Flushed Away!

In this episode we discuss all things The Young Ones, from it's conception to the incredible legacy it's left behind. We also touch on the romantic notion of stand-up, You Me Bum Bum Train and… is Lise Mayer happy?

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You can volunteer with You Me Bum Bum Train, a unique experience for one audience member ("Passenger") at a time. Find out more at bumbumworld.com.

Everything Stu's up to:

I'm back at Leicester Comedy Festival with a whole hour of new stuff. Come and help me figure it all out…22 February 2025 at 4.00pm | Firebug.

I'm also appearing at Sofa SoFunny on Tuesday 26th November in London! More info here.

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

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Join me as we remember the incredible Dr Janey Godley.

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We talk about how she thrived despite abuse, poverty and alcoholism in her upbringing; detail her absolute conviction in the power of honesty; and learn how an early experience at the Edinburgh Fringe led her to reject the comedy industry and focus instead on her audience.

CW: We talk about abuse Janey suffered as a child, at the very start of this show, and throughout.

This episode was originally released in March 2020.

Everything Stu's up to:

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

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Vittorio Angelone’s debut hour, Translations (which you can now watch for FREE on YouTube), took the Fringe by storm in 2022, being nominated for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. You may also know Vittorio from his numerous viral clips or work on Fin Taylor vs The Internet.

He's now touring across the UK with Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am! - a show that sets out to find who exactly he thinks he is.

In this episode we discuss the baggage that comes from being "an internet comedian", navigating industry expectations and living with anxiety.

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You can keep up to date with Vittorio on Instagram (@VittorioAngelone).

Vittorio is currently on tour throughout the UK with "Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!", including a show at the Clapham Grand on Wednesday 4th December 2024. Find all the dates and more at vittorioangelone.com.

Everything Stu's up to:

Discover Stu’s comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at https://www.stuartgoldsmith.com/climate.

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