Before The Lights

Before the Lights

Welcome to Before The Lights; a group of health professionals based in London who train people all over the creative world for TV, films, live tours but most importantly everyday life.  We’ve been lucky enough to build up a pretty special group of members here at the club, so we thought it was about time for other people to get to know some of them as well as we do.  In each episode we'll joined by one of our clients to discuss how they prepare physically and mentally for upcoming roles, the challenges of juggling life in the creative world and how they got it wrong along the way. Expect awe-inspiring stories about landing dream jobs as well as a healthy serving of how earth-shatteringly humbling Hollywood can be. DISCLAIMER: This is not a work out podcast, you will never have to do any exercise while listening to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Game Of Thrones X Rugby Special (Topsy Ojo, Henry Ashton & Peter Claffey) | RFU Injured Players Foundation

    'Two actors and a rugby player join a zoom call' sounds like the start of a really rubbish joke, but it's actually the beginning of a very special conversation. Join ex England rugby international and RFU Injured Players Foundation ambassador Topsy Ojo and Knight of The Seven Kingdoms stars Henry Ashton and Peter Claffey as they discuss the challenges of elite sport and the importance of having options when the ability to compete comes to an end. They also (obviously) discuss the ultimate starting 15 from the Game Of Thrones universe and Peter "fan-girls" over some of the highlights from Topsy's career. Topsy Ojo is an Ambassador for the RFU Injured Players Foundation, an official charity of England Rugby that supports players at all levels of the game, from grassroots to professional, who have sustained a life-changing injury while playing rugby in England. Thankfully life-changing injuries are extremely rare in rugby, but if they do happen on the pitch, the IPF can support a player and their family for life if needed. Find out more about the Injured Players Foundation here: www.RFUIPF.org.uk Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. May 14

    S4 E28: CHRISTIAN COOKE

    Dave and George are joined by long-time friend of Before The Lights Christian Cooke for a catch-up that covers some series ground. From "mastering" chess for a role to the extremes Christian put himself through to direct and star in 2023's Embers, they explore the highs and lows of his mental and physical health throughout his career... which also includes the time he punched a marble table, twice. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. May 7

    S4 E27: KRYSTY WILSON-CAIRNS

    Dave and Josh sit down with Oscar nominated screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns to explore the challenges of balancing mental and physical health when your job involves sitting at a desk on your own... a lot! Along the way they also uncover a Scottish sporting dynasty, an unexpected alter-ego and the secret behind Krysty's mum tweaking the ending of her ground-breaking film 1917. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Apr 30

    S4 E26: TOM GLYNN-CARNEY

    This week Dave and George are joined by Tom Glynn-Carney for a career-spanning chat that can generally be plotted out by a series of extreme haircuts. From The King ("doormat mullet"), to House of The Dragon ("the blonde face-lift") and beyond (eg Rialto's "bleach blonde barnet") Tom says it's a miracle he's still got hair after a career of transformations. The episode also gives 2019's Tolkien an incredible amount of air time, including one of the best stories about Lord Of The Rings you ever likely to hear, and that's really not overselling it. Along the way Tom also discusses how Bryan Cranston helped create a "perfect" atmosphere behind-the-scenes on All My Sons and the trip to New York that almost made him miss the show's finale. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Apr 24

    S4 E25: JACK ROOKE

    This week Dave and George are joined by award winning screenwriter Jack Rooke, who quickly derails the show into a slightly more fitness-oriented version of Loose Women. Along the way they discuss Jack's ability to embrace "cocking up", the importance of testing jokes outside of traditional writing rooms and new found approach to fitness. There's also, of course, time to find out why Jack ended up texting his agent covered in sick after a "disastrous" gig on a boat, and how he's hoping to make the arts more accessible for the next generation of creatives. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Apr 16

    Comic Relief Special: How Greg James trained for his 1,000km cycle

    Greg James joins Dave and George to reflect on his recent 1,000km cycle for Comic Relief and how the team at Before The Lights helped him achieve something he'll "never do again". With Greg "only just feeling normal" after the challenge, the conversation leads from Greg coming up with the idea for Radio 1's Longest Ride through to the moment he crossed the finish line with the help of training secrets and behind-the-scenes insight. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Comic Relief Special: How Greg James trained for his 1,000km cycle

  7. Feb 6

    Saipan special with Éanna Hardwicke (live Q&A)

    We're joined by Éanna Hardwicke live at Everyman cinema to discuss our work for his role as Roy Keane in Saipan. Along the way we cover and how the film isn't "just a football movie", going method on a 5-a-side pitch and how the "Roy Keane attitude" helped him keep the diet of a top athlete. He then joined us back in our studio for a deep dive on his career so far, swimming etiquette in Cork and what's coming next. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 11/28/2025

    S4 E24: Alison Oliver

    For our final episode of 2025 we’re joined by Alison Oliver to discuss her career so far including roles in Saltburn, Conversations with Friends, Task and beyond. Dave and George explore how she keeps exercise part of her routine on and off set, rarely using her real accent at work and stepping back into the world of Emerald Fennell for the upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights.  She also tells us about not being sure if Nicholas Hoult was British or American and making the classic actor mistake of saying she could ride a horse when in fact it miiiight have been a donkey… for 20 minutes… when she was a child.  Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk. Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club. You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership. This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Before The Lights; a group of health professionals based in London who train people all over the creative world for TV, films, live tours but most importantly everyday life.  We’ve been lucky enough to build up a pretty special group of members here at the club, so we thought it was about time for other people to get to know some of them as well as we do.  In each episode we'll joined by one of our clients to discuss how they prepare physically and mentally for upcoming roles, the challenges of juggling life in the creative world and how they got it wrong along the way. Expect awe-inspiring stories about landing dream jobs as well as a healthy serving of how earth-shatteringly humbling Hollywood can be. DISCLAIMER: This is not a work out podcast, you will never have to do any exercise while listening to the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Before the Lights
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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