Almost Famous

Comedian Lulu Popplewell discusses her journey from child actor to getting on stage for laughs.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastFollow Barnaby's other podcast It's Your Funeral on instagram: @poditsyourfuneral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnaby trails a brand new podcast that he's released called It's Your Funeral.Listen to It's Your Funeral here:https://bit.ly/34JPC77Follow It's Your Funeral on Instagram: @poditsyourfuneral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Series Four of Almost Famous. Out 15th October 2020.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to:htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-FamousThis is a Best Of Compilation from series three of Almost Famous, with excerpts from interviews with Emily Dean, Chesney Hawkes, Paul Danan, Angela Barnes, Lou Sanders, David Baddiel, James Brown and John Thompson.Series 3 of Almost Famous was recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to:htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-FamousTobias Slater is a pure Almost Famous guest. He grew up with parents who were famous singers and a step-father who was a famous TV presenter. He also had some fame himself as lead singer of the band Catch in the 90's. He also just so happens to be our host Barnaby's brother. Tobias discusses his time as a musician in Part Two of this episode.Listen to Tobias Slater's music by searching for 'Tobias Fauntleroy Slater' on Soundcloud.Find out more about Tobias's Summer Weekend events at:www.summerhouseweekend.com/eventsSeries 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to:htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-FamousTobias Slater is a pure Almost Famous guest. He grew up with parents who were famous singers and a step-father who was a famous TV presenter. He also just so happens to be our host Barnaby's brother. They discuss their childhood in Part One of this episode.Listen to Tobias Slater's music by searching for 'Tobias Fauntleroy Slater' on Soundcloud.Find out more about Tobias's Summer Weekend events at:www.summerhouseweekend.com/eventsSeries 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Almost-Famous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to:htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-FamousActor John Thomson discusses what its like to feel like your success is slipping away from you, then to bring it back as he talks all things The Fast Show, Cold Feet and why he uses social media for himself, not others.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're amazing and would like to give a financial donation to Almost Famous, please go to: htttp://supporter.acast.com/Almost-FamousJames Brown created 90's lads mag sensation Loaded and discusses the drink, drugs and celebrity excesses that made those times so brilliant, before realising he had to get off the ride before it was too late.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Baddiel realised he hadn't been truthful about his most embarrassing moment because of fame, so asked Barnaby if he could tell his genuinely most embarrassing story.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tables are turned as series 1 guest David Baddiel is interviewed about his experience of fame by Barnaby.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Lou Sanders talks about the time she had a little tumble with Almost Famous host Barnaby Slater, and her plans for making a difference in the world.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Lou Sanders talks about the jobs she had leading to her comedy career and whether Barnaby was a psychopath or not when they used to work together. Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer/songwriter Chesney Hawkes talks to Barnaby about getting to Number One in the charts with The One and Only, how he spent the money that came from it, and how he bounced back when his record company stopped returning his calls.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of this episode of Almost Famous, comedian Angela Barnes tells Barnaby what her plans are for the rest of lockdown and answers his quickfire questions.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Angela Barnes joins Barnaby to discuss comedy courses, whether or not you're famous if you're a mainstay on Mock The Week and how to deal with merciless internet trolling.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part one of Barnaby's chat with actor Paul Danan, he discusses how fame led him towards addiction and self-harm.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Lucy Taylor is a pop star in isolation. She discusses what it's been like as the lead singer of bands on the verge of becoming famous and what her plans are for keeping busy during lockdown.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part Two of our episode with Emily Dean, she goes into more depth about writing her critically acclaimed book 'Everybody Died So I Got A Dog'.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Dean talks about doing a life reset after tragedy struck, leading her to make a start on the To Do List that she'd always said she'd get round to, but had never started yet. As a result she is now a critically acclaimed author and podcaster, and co-hosts The Frank Skinner Radio Show on Absolute Radio.Series 3 of Almost Famous is recorded remotely during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Stay safe everyone!If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trailer for series three of Almost Famous, the podcast where Barnaby Slater chats to guests about their experience of fame. This series will forever be known as The Isolation Episodes, as Barnaby chats to guests remotely from home during the strange times of Covid-19.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Email with thoughts on the show here: [email protected] Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnaby introduces some of his favourite clips from the two series of Almost Famous so far. Listen to excerpts of interviews from guests including Nicola Wren, Rhodri Giggs, Phoebe Eclair-Powell, David Baddiel, Ralf Little, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Matt Richardson and Rhys James.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk)Series One Produced by Emily James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Redmond tells us what it was like to star in Hollyoaks in its heyday, how he moved on to present Saturday morning kids TV before going on to be in Casualty and tour the country as a stand up comedian.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and star of ITV quiz The Chase Paul Sinha tells Barnaby about his diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease, what it's like when fans of The Chase watch him do stand up comedy and why he's a mega star in New Zealand.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports presenter Max Rushden talks about punting in Cambridge, his Blue Peter screen test and getting, then losing, the presenter job on Sky Sports show Soccer AM.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Rhys James is a regular on BBC1's Mock The Week and tells us why he thinks he's a writer comedian rather than a performer comic, why he hasn't yet seen a therapist and gives us his thoughts on fame.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Clive Anderson talks about becoming famous while still working as a barrister, his run in with The Bee Gees and how he felt when he was told that he was losing his BBC1 talk show.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former GMTV television presenter Penny Smith talks about the humiliation that comes with losing your job when you're famous, as well as her love of travelling, hiking and bumping into Dustin Hoffman on purpose.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City, Chelsea and England footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips discusses what it was like growing up with Arsenal striker Ian Wright for a father and how fame then affected his own life when he made it as a professional too.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, London (factory.uk.com)Produced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Matt Richardson discusses how he fell into a career as a TV presenter. He also talks in depth about how Caroline Flack became his mentor and close friend after they worked together on The Xtra Factor.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, London (factory.uk.com)Produced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnaby talks to actor, writer and producer Ralf Little about his experiences of fame from his early days on The Royle Family, through to now as he takes on the lead role in BBC1 hit drama Death in Paradise.In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, London (factory.uk.com)Produced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In series two of Almost Famous, Barnaby explores the subject of fame with guests who’ve experienced it themselves, and asks them how it has affected their own journey, as well as the lives of those around them.In the first series of Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chatted to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asked how it affected their journeys through life.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected] in The Podcast Lounge at Factory Studios, LondonProduced by Radioville (Radioville.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of season one of Almost Famous, Barnaby is interviewed about his own experience of growing up around fame by comedian, author, screenwriter, television presenter and Barnaby's football teammate David Baddiel.In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers.Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The late, great Ronnie Corbett was a British national treasure for his work as a comedian and comedy actor. In this episode his actor daughter Sophie discusses what an amazing man, father and inspiration he was.In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers.Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Hoskins was a legendary Hollywood actor, famous for roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mona Lisa and Hook amongst many others. His writer and actor daughter Rosa Hoskins discusses what it was like growing up with him, what she learned from him and how hard it has been to get to grips with her grief after losing him.In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers.Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Rosalind Blessed is daughter to one of the best loved actors the UK has ever produced, Brian Blessed. She discusses what it was like to be the daughter of two actor parents and how growing up around her father's fame has affected her own career, relationships and mental health.Subscribe and listen to Psycomedy with Nathan Cassidy here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psycomedy-with-nathan-cassidy/id1472357843In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers.Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Lucy Briers is the daughter of one of the UK's most successful ever actors Richard Briers. In this episode she tells us how people thought she grew up on the set of The Good Life, why her dad was a huge risk-taker with his career and how Kenneth Branagh had such a huge role to play in her family's lives.In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.If you like what you hear please click the subscribe button, send us any thoughts or questions you have in the comments section and rate the podcast out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for listening!Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers.Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Elliot Steel discusses what it's like having a Father in the same industry, how growing up around fame turned him into a narcissist and reveals he wishes his dad Mark Steel was even more famous than he is; in fact ideally he'd be George Clooney.Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the podcast if you like the sound of what you hear. Thanks so much for listening!In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers. Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phoebe Eclair-Powell is a writer for theatre and television whose mother, Jenny Eclair, is one of the most successful British comedians of the past thirty years. In this episode Phoebe discusses sometimes feeling like she had to pretend not to be related to her mum, how proud she is of her mother being sacked from the TV show Loose Women and the times when she used to receive job offers that were meant for Phoebe Waller-Bridge.Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the podcast if you like the sound of what you hear. Thanks so much for listening!In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers. Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhodri Giggs discusses what it's like being brother to the Premier League and Manchester United's most decorated ever player Ryan Giggs, including discussing Ryan's eight year affair with his wife, tabloid accusations of drug dealing and spending time in prison.Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the podcast if you like the sound of what you hear. Thanks so much for listening!In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/) Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers. Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace Campbell is a comedian with zero interest in getting involved in politics, even though her Dad is Tony Blair’s former right-hand man Alastair Campbell. Grace tells Barnaby how her Dad reacts when she s**t talks the Blair government, how she could never be nice to Jacob Rees Mogg’s kids if she met them and why she wishes Benedict Cumberbatch hadn’t played Dominic Cummings on screen.Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the podcast if you like the sound of what you hear. Thanks so much for listening!In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com Enquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/)Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater)The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers. Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Nicola Wren discusses what it was like growing up as the younger sister of Coldplay's Chris Martin, including how Meryl Streep once asked Gwyneth Paltrow if she could be Nicola’s babysitter and the moment the tabloids claimed Nicola had £2.5m in the bank when she was actually down to her last £40.Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the podcast if you like the sound of what you hear. Thanks so much for listening!In Almost Famous, Barnaby Slater chats to guests who also grew up with famous family members and asks how it has affected their journeys through life. As well as the inevitably hilarious anecdotes from guests having been surrounded by the bizarre world of celebrity all their lives, Almost Famous is also a serious look at how people’s perception of fame differs from the reality, and an insight into how an upbringing so close to the transient world of celebrity can have a bearing on life choices, relationships and mental health.Follow Almost Famous on:Twitter: @podalmostfamousInstagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.comEnquiries: [email protected]: Emily James & Radioville (www.radioville.co.uk)Recorded at Big Kahuna Studios (https://bigkahunasound.co.uk/) Engineers: Scott Little and Gurdeep SinghMusic: BluntAbout Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater)The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers. Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barnaby Slater explains what to expect from Almost Famous and why the show came about. Subscribe for weekly episodes, leave us a comment and rate the podcast if you like the sound of what you hear.Follow Almost Famous on: Twitter: @podalmostfamous Instagram: almostfamousthepodcastMore info at www.almostfamousthepodcast.com About Barnaby Slater (@barnabyslater):The presenter of this podcast, Barnaby Slater, is not famous. He's pleased about this. At least, he thinks he is. But Barnaby has spent his life surrounded by fame. His father had a couple of hits as lead singer of a band from Liverpool in the 60s (not The Beatles, alas). His mother got to number 2 in the pop charts in the 70s, something Barnaby's male school teachers never failed to remind him of when creepily talking about the posters they had of her on their adolescent bedroom walls. In the early 90s Barnaby's stepfather was Angus Deayton, then the most famous TV comedy panel show presenter in the country and labelled "TV's Mr Sex" by the newspapers. Barnaby is aware that this isn't your average upbringing and after not-nearly-enough therapy wants to speak to other people who have grown up around celebrity to see how it has affected their own journey through life. He's particularly keen to chat to those who have gone in to a similar field as their famous parents/siblings, as he often worried about the impact that being known as Angus Deayton’s stepson would have on his own career, for better or worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.