The Proper Class Podcast

Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick
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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.

  1. 4.11 Maxine Peake

    11/21/2024

    4.11 Maxine Peake

    And just like that, our last episode of the series is here. And what a cracking series it's been...but don't cry yet because we figure we're going out with a pretty big bang. We chat to a true working class hero and national treasure, the one, the only, Maxine Peake. We discuss chatting politics with her grandparents, sharing life guard duties with Paddy McGuinness and of course, auditioning for the iconic Victoria Wood. We loved this conversation so much, Maxine is as lovely as she is talented and we promise you're going to enjoy. So, what you waiting for? Get it on now! And until next time, remember folks, always keep it classy. Thanks for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  2. 4.10 Juliet Sear

    11/14/2024

    4.10 Juliet Sear

    Did someone say cake? Not that we would ever need an excuse to have the brilliant Juliet Sear in for a chat but having brought us a delicious gooey chocolate treat it does sky rocket her to one of our dreamiest guests. We loved chatting to Juliet about how a birthday cake for her one year olds birthday started her on the road to success. We chat growing up in pubs, cakes for Vogue and just bloody making things happen for yourself. Juliet was truly inspiring and we hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did. So grab a slice and a cuppa and get this episode in your ears now. And remember as always, keep it classy. Enjoy folks and thanks for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  3. 4.9 Angela Griffin

    11/07/2024

    4.9 Angela Griffin

    This week we talk to the multi talented and all round brilliant human Angela Griffin. We chat the joys of growing up on a council estate, playing the first ever black Alice in Alice in wonderland and wild wee’s in bushes. It’s such a great episode this week. Not only is Angela a national treasure but she is a hugely impressive person with a story to match. Quite frankly she’s a bloody inspiration! So crank up the volume, pop it in your ears and enjoy! And as always keep it classy ✌🏻 Enjoy folks and thanks for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. 4.8 Donna Preston

    10/30/2024

    4.8 Donna Preston

    Episode 8 is here, can you believe it? And what a corker of an episode it is. We're joined by the very talented and hilarious Donna Preston. This woman's collection of work is a thing of beauty and the girls were dying to get stuck in and hear all about her life. We discuss getting detention for a year, dressing up as a tube of toothpaste and how she’s got no patience for TikTok. We were already huge fans of Donna's before but now that's signed, sealed and delivered! Honestly, do yourself a favour and pop it in your ears!  And as always…keep it classy. Enjoy folks and thanks for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  5. 4.7 Chris Sonnex

    10/24/2024

    4.7 Chris Sonnex

    This week we sit down with the Artistic Director and joint CEO of Cardboard Citizens Chris Sonnex. Chris is putting so much good out into the world and is on a mission to make theatre for everyone, so as you can imagine we couldn't wait to hear his story. We discuss feeling like an outsider, the toy department of Harrods and how you won't find any wanky, overpriced beers in any of his venues. Chris' journey is truly inspiring and his work vital and it's honestly a brilliant and humbling chat. Oh how we loved putting the world to rights with him. Quite simply a top guy. So come on, whack up the volume and pop it in your ears, you wont' regret it!! Oh, and as always folks...keep it classy. Enjoy and thanks for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  6. 4.6 Jenna Russell

    10/17/2024

    4.6 Jenna Russell

    Hope you're all ready for a bit of sparkle this week as we have West End royalty Jenna Russell in the building. Jenna is a super star of stage and screen and was known as one of Stephen Sondheim's favourite performers. I mean you can't get better than that can ya? We chat about not fitting in, learning to do Shakespeare and how she's not a fan of a glitzy press night. We enjoyed this chat with the gorgeous Jenna so much, it's like a lovely warm cuppa. So pop your trotters up, the kettle on and get it down you...And while you're at it, keep it classy. Enjoy folks and as always, thanks for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  7. 4.5 Sian Gibson

    10/10/2024

    4.5 Sian Gibson

    Episode 5 is here and it is a belter! We have the multitalented, comedy legend that is Sian Gibson with us this week. We chat family holidays, fake professions and the people who truly keep us grounded. Not only is Sian a national treasure but she is by far one of the loveliest people out there and we just adored having her on the show. Right, so go on then what you waiting for? Get it in your ears and while you're at it...Keep it classy! As always, thanks for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  8. 4.4 Cliff Parisi

    10/03/2024

    4.4 Cliff Parisi

    Another week and another stonking episode. On todays ep the girls talk to the National Treasure and Call the midwife star @parisi.cliff Cliff is a truly joyous man. We chatted about he’s brief music career, selling out at the Fringe and how struggling with lines is no reason to hold you back. We had an absolute hoot and know you will too so what you waiting for? Get it down your lug holes now and as always thanks for listening and remember folks…keep it classy!✌🏻 Thank you for tuning in! Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast. Keep it classy. Laura and Hannah xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick
  • Show Website
    The Proper Class Podcast