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Part nostalgia trip, part confessional, part masterclass in unconventional success—this is no ordinary interview podcast. In Class Clown, Seann Walsh chats to the boldest rule-breakers in entertainment, uncovering the wild tales of childhood chaos, brushes with disaster, and the personal battles that shaped them. But beneath the mischief lies a powerful thread—how the very traits that caused troub... more

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Mark Steel is back for part 2 in which he talks corporal punishment, hating school, being expelled and bring us a couple of very funny stories about how he frequently got in trouble while working his first job as a milkman.Mark Steel is one of the mo... more

Mark Steel has had an incredible career from his beloved radio series to decades of acclaimed tours and numerous books to his name. For Part 1 of his Class Clown interview he talks about early scrapes that lead to fights, having a car stolen from und... more

Miles Jupp is back and shares with Seann Walsh how he struggled and felt under pressure academically, reveals his biggest comedy inspirations and talks about how finding a tribe on the London comedy scene with a group where everyone was completely di... more

The brilliant Miles Jupp (The Thick Of It, Rev, Balamory) joins Seann to talk what it was like growing up with a Reverend for a father, going to boarding school and he discovered his love for performance.

Check out Miles podcast, The Moment With Mil... more

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Mark Steel
Comedian and podcaster known for Mark Steel's in Town/Radio 4 work
Independent comedian
Episode: MARK STEEL: Mistrusting Authority, Working Class Activist Roots
Miles Jupp
Actor and comedian
Actor/Comedian
Episode: MILES JUPP: Comedy Influences, Academic Stress & Finding His Tribe
Josh Pugh
Stand-up comedian and former footballer for the England partially sighted team
Episode: JOSH PUGH: Mad Benidorm Comedians, Embarrassing Childhood Fantasies, Being Sent to A “Special” School
Phil Ellis
Comedian and guest on the show
Stand-up comedian
Episode: PHIL ELLIS: Fighting at School, Rik Mayall and Growing Up in Preston
Natalie Cassidy
Actor known for EastEnders; guest on the episode
EastEnders
Episode: NATALIE CASSIDY: Comedy Dreams, Rough Tabloid Treatment, Being Desperate To Leave School
Peter Serafinowicz
Actor, comedian, impressionist
Self/Independent
Episode: PETER SERAFINOWICZ: Buddhism, Therapy and How I Broke Into Showbiz
Dom Joly
Pioneer of UK hidden camera show Trigger Happy TV; travel writer and journalist
Episode: DOM JOLY: How A Panic Attack Almost derailed Trigger Happy TV & Why He hates the Word Prank
Red Richardson
Comedian
Episode: Red Richardson: Interview Analysis With Dr Natalie Cawley
Jake Lambert
Comedian and writer from Slough
Independent/Comedy
Episode: JAKE LAMBERT: Slough To Social Media Stardom & Ricky Gervais Inspiration

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Seann Walsh
Host of Class Clown; executive producer on Class Clown.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 685 ratings
  • Not great

    Good guests, irritating host who has done no research.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hughgustus
    Canada15 days ago
  • Funny and sensitive

    What an amazing podcast! I love that Seann pulls all the right threads to bring out the emotions and back story of the guests. I’ve got such a deeper understanding and respect for comedy after listening to this. Would 100% recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    treecarver
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I don’t do reviews of podcasts, but..

    I was put onto this podcast through an Instagram clip served up to me. I luckily remembered it later and climbed into bed to listen to Harry Hill as never before. I’ve now listened to a couple and Seann Walsh is lost to Saturday night TV, because he is the best interviewer and just bloke having a chat since Wogan. It’s that good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mikehezza
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Emotionally Intelligent and funny

    Great questions, full of insight and sensitivity but wrapped up in humour. Equally important- excellent sound quality !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Embercet
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Super interesting

    Have always enjoyed Saenn’s comedy, had no idea he was such a natural interviewer. He asks really insightful questions and is genuinely interested in his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ainsley 71
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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MILES JUPP: From Boarding School to Comedy Fame
Q: When did you first realize you might pursue performing as a career?
Miles describes a growing interest from his mid-teens, sparked by enjoying performing backstage, doing school plays, and recognizing he found joy and a sense of achievement in acting and improv rather than pursuing conventional careers.
HARRY HILL: The Benefits Of Failing & Going To School In Hong Kong
Q: What was it like moving to Hong Kong at age 14 and how did that experience influence you later?
He describes initial resistance to moving, the culture shock of humidity and long travel, and how the experience eventually became formative—teaching him resilience, adaptability, and how to engage new audiences—lessons that later informed his on-stage approach.
HARRY HILL: The Benefits Of Failing & Going To School In Hong Kong
Q: What inspired you to pursue stand-up and comedy as a career?
Harry explains that early influences, the drive to write jokes, and a sense that communication could be a career propelled him toward comedy, even while pursuing medicine, and that supportive teachers and peers reinforced his belief in this path.
JANINE HAROUNI: Bullying Shaped My Comedy
Q: What sparked your decision to pursue stand-up after a life of acting and stage work?
A desire to be truly myself on stage and to connect with people through vulnerable storytelling, which I found when I started performing in school and later realized could be used to help me belong and be heard.
AL MURRAY: I Have To Fight Being A Conformist
Q: So what's the first gig? How do we get there?
The guest describes a first paid gig at a club called TikTok in Coventry with a busload of fellow university students, a Labour club environment, and a pivotal moment when he realized he could actually do this for a living.

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A chat-based interview series highlighting the unconventional paths to success in entertainment, with a focus on the formative chaos of youth and the resilience that turns mischief into achievement. Episodes mine personal origins, career detours, and behind-the-scenes stories from comedy, acting, and media, often featuring a candid look at fame, pressure, and the craft of performance. Notable throughlines include relentless work ethic, unconventional education, and the emotional intelligence that underpins entertaining, insightful conversations. This show stands out for its warm, curious host and a lineup of guests who bring humor, vulnerability, and practical lessons for aspiring performers and creatives.

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Recent guests on Class Clown include:

1. Mark Steel
2. Miles Jupp
3. Josh Pugh
4. Phil Ellis
5. Natalie Cassidy
6. Peter Serafinowicz
7. Dom Joly
8. Red Richardson

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