The Proper Class Podcast
By Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick
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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Latest episode
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3.9 - Ed Byrne
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 … -
3.8 - Kellie Shirley
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 -… -
3.7 - Fraser Ayres
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. -
3.6 - Stephen Wight
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 … -
3.5 - Ola Labib
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. -
3.4 - Louisa Lytton
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. … -
3.3 - Stephen Bailey
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… -
3.2 - Mhairi Black
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 f… -
3.1 - Susan Wokoma
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 Elep… -
2.12 - Suzi Ruffell
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…
