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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2h

Listen on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts! shows.acast.com/out-of-chara...

Here is that picture John mentions in the episode. When you listen, you'll understand why this photo is so funny. (2/2)

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversations #JohnKearns #BallAndBoe #Audiences #Acast

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2h

Here we go! Series 5! And what an opener we have for you. Episode 56 with special guest, John Kearns (Taskmaster, Top Coppers)!

Alex spoke to John about deadlines, saying 'Yes', and how he and Adam Riches have been pretending to be Ball and Boe for much longer than you might have thought... (1/2)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 22h

That's right! No weeks of build up, no teaser trailers, just a little nudge less than 24 hours before a brand new episode slides right into your lap. More of a French entrance than a French exit. Anyway, tune in (or whatever the podcast equivalent is) tomorrow! 🎧🥳

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 22h

The new series lands in your podcast feed TOMORROW! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Series 5 (Part 1) starts tomorrow - 9th October - with new episodes releasing weekly every Thursday up to Christmas. Time to get back into Character!

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversation #NewSeries

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 22h

The new series lands in your podcast feed TOMORROW! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Series 5 (Part 1) starts tomorrow - 9th October - with new episodes releasing weekly every Thursday up to Christmas. Time to get back into Character!

#Comedy #Podcast #Sketch #Character #Conversation #NewSeries

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 1d

One Alex to another! It was brilliant chatting to @alexlowe1.bsky.social about all things character comedy and how mediums and palm readers are talking utter bollocks. Enjoy!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2d

The next archive clip can be found in Episode 24 - My conversation with the brilliant Alex Lowe (@alexlowe1.bsky.social). Here he talks about his character Clinton Baptiste and how Britain loves a plucky loser. (1/3)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #ClintonBaptiste #PeterKay #PhoenixNights

Alex Lowe | Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Alex chats to writer and performer Alex Lowe (Channel 4’s ‘Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights’, BBC’s ‘The Peter Serafinowicz Show’) about palmistry, partnerships and end-of-the-pier characters

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2d

You can catch Alex on tour with Clinton Baptiste 'Special Intercourse' all over Britain & Ireland from Feb 2026. Tickets at clintonbaptiste.com

You can also see him on tour as his other alter-ego, Barry From Watford, in 'Shooting From The Hip' Autumn 2026. Tickets at barryfromwatford.co.uk. (2/3)

Clinton Baptiste | Book 2026 Tour Tickets Today

Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit Channel 4 TV show Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 2d

The next archive clip can be found in Episode 24 - My conversation with the brilliant Alex Lowe (@alexlowe1.bsky.social). Here he talks about his character Clinton Baptiste and how Britain loves a plucky loser. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 8d

Ah @joannaneary.bsky.social is a fantastic character comic who I met in Brighton many moons ago. It was lovely getting to chat to her on this and it's only listening back to the episode that I realised she still owes me a drawing of Silas Bibble 😉.

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 9d

We continue to travel back in time to the Archives. Here is a clip from Episode 23 and our conversation with the wonderful @joannaneary.bsky.social! Here she talks about the origin of her beloved Celia Johnson character. (1/3)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 9d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #Radio #BriefEncounter #Audiences

Joanna Neary | Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Alex chats to the ‘right honourable’ writer and performer Joanna Neary (BBC’s ‘Ideal’ and ‘Time Trumpet’) about her character work, her Fringe experiences, and why she is actually a wasp in a cardigan

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 9d

You can currently catch Jo in the live anniversary stage show tour of IDEAL. It's coming to London in a couple of weeks so get booking.
www.ticketline.co.uk/ideal-starri...

You can also still listen to her brilliant pod 'Wife On Earth'.
joannaneary.com/podcast/wife...
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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 9d

We continue to travel back in time to the Archives. Here is a clip from Episode 23 and our conversation with the wonderful @joannaneary.bsky.social! Here she talks about the origin of her beloved Celia Johnson character. (1/3)

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Tom Burgess @nottomburgess.bsky.social · 16d

Story here of one of my nicest experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, at the end of an incredibly demoralising month!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 16d

Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 16d

Tom and I met at one of my first character gigs when we shared the bill, at that point he was part of sketch group Staple/Face. Since then, I have followed his career from sketch group to double-act with Sam Nicoresti to solo character work as Peter Fleming. He is a funny, funny man!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 16d

Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 16d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #AudienceParticipation #Pelicans #Edinburgh

Tom Burgess | Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Alex chats to writer and performer Tom Burgess (CBBC’s ‘Blue Peter’, Radio 4’s ‘Newsjack’, ‘The Beef and Dairy Network’) about Mach Fest, old men in blazers and ties, and performing sketch comedy with...

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 16d

Peter Fleming is the gift that keeps on giving, do catch up with the podcast 'Into The Archives with Peter Fleming' before the new series arrives and follow Tom for news of upcoming shows. shows.acast.com/into-the-arc... (2/3)

Into the Archives with Peter Fleming

Very silly comedy about lost TV classics

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 16d

Time to go into the archive clips of Series 3. Here is Episode 22 with guest @nottomburgess.bsky.social talking about a particular audience participation moment on the last day of his Peter Fleming show at EdFringe. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 23d

I met Dipak through Michelle Fahrenheim. He was the first director guest and it came after he essentially wrote a fan letter to me about the Steve Dawson episode of Out Of Character. His comedy observations were so astute and interesting I just had to invite him on the show. Listen now!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 23d

Wrapping up the Series 2 Archive clips with Episode 21. Here, the superb Dipak Patel describes how wrestling influences his sketch comedy directing. (1/3)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 23d

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (3/3)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #Wrestling #Hero #Villain

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 23d

As well as being a talented comedy director and writer, Dipak is also now a stand-up comic. Keep an eye on his Instagram for gigs and shows. His sketches can be found at YouTube.com/dipako (2/3)

Dipak Patel

Hello, I'm Dipak. London based writer, director and editor, specialising in punchy, fast-paced comedy. I began filmmaking over twenty years ago as a floppy-haired teen. Since then, I've gone bald an...

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 23d

Wrapping up the Series 2 Archive clips with Episode 21. Here, the superb Dipak Patel describes how wrestling influences his sketch comedy directing. (1/3)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · 29d

I saw Ellie and Natasia's first sketch show as a double act at EdFringe in 2015. I had only met Ellie a couple of times so it was a real treat getting to properly chat to her about her sketch and character experiences. She's lovely and such a laugh!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · Sep 9

We've hit episode 20 in the Archive clips. Here is a segment with the brilliant Ellie White about her first Fringe show with her sketch group - made up of Jamie Demtriou, Charlie Perkins, Joe Hampson, Charlotte Ritchie, Mat Ewins & Oscar Jenkin-Jones - and how they 'bombed' every night. (1/2)

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · Sep 9

Enjoy this clip and then go listen to the full episode if you haven't already.

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Archive clips every Tuesday. (2/2)

#Comedy #Conversations #Sketch #Character #BristolRevunians #EdFringe #Ambition

Ellie White | Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

Alex chats to writer/performer Ellie White (C4’s The Windsors and Stath Let’s Flats) about Bristol, writing sketch for TV and quitting social media

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · Sep 9

We've hit episode 20 in the Archive clips. Here is a segment with the brilliant Ellie White about her first Fringe show with her sketch group - made up of Jamie Demtriou, Charlie Perkins, Joe Hampson, Charlotte Ritchie, Mat Ewins & Oscar Jenkin-Jones - and how they 'bombed' every night. (1/2)

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Alex Lynch @alexlynch.bsky.social · Sep 2

I have worked with Will on a handful of different projects and he is always brilliant. Everything he delivers is hilarious, from his solid gold expressions as a performer to his incredible wit as a writer. I loved his work with Clever Peter and I loved his one-man shows just as much! Do listen!

Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · Sep 2

Next archive clip has been extracted from Episode 19 - my conversation with Will Hartley who, in this clip, gives us his take on formulaic shows. (1/2)

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