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Scarred For Life

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Horror Fiction
Doctor Who
Childhood Trauma
Horror Films
American Horror
British Horror
1970s
1980s
Comics
Witchcraft
1970s and 1980s Pop Culture
Pop Culture
Children's Entertainment
Ghost Stories
Violence In Film
Paranormal Psychology
Ghostwatch
The Woman In Black
Dead Of Night
Ghostbusters

Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined each week by a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods that 'scarred' them for life. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For enqu... more

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It’s the first episode of series 5 and our guest is comedian Ross Noble!

Ross first burst onto the scene in the 1990s, quickly becoming a cult favourite thanks to his wildly unpredictable stand-up style, before going on to become a familiar face on T... more

Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined each week by a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods that 'scarred' them for life.

To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listenin... more

It's the last episode of series 4 and this week our guest is author and screenwriter Sarah Govett.

Sarah co-wrote the screenplay for the 2023 sci-fi thriller Tim about a rogue AI humanoid robot that went to number one on Netflix in the UK. She's als... more

Our guest this week is writer, journalist, cultural historian and broadcaster Matthew Sweet.

Alongside Mark Gatiss, Matthew co-writes the detective series Bookish for U&Alibi, and is the author of works including Inventing the Victorians, Shepperton... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Govett
Author and screenwriter known for her work in both young adult fiction and adult thrillers
Episode: Sarah Govett
Matthew Sweet
Writer, Journalist, and Cultural Historian
Episode: Matthew Sweet
Sally-Anne Martyn
Author of dark psychological thrillers set in Northern England
Episode: Sally-Anne Martyn
Mark Gatiss
Bafta, Emmy and Olivia Award winning actor, writer, director, producer, and comedian.
Episode: Mark Gatiss
Seán Carlsen
Welsh actor known for his role as Narvin in Doctor Who and various other TV and film credits.
Episode: Seán Carlsen
Dom Joly
Comedian, writer, and television personality, known for 'Trigger Happy TV' and his dark tourism adventures.
Episode: Dom Joly
Maxine Peake
Award-winning actress known for her roles in Dinner Ladies and See No Evil.
Episode: Maxine Peake
Doug Naylor
Writer, producer, and director known for creating Red Dwarf and Spitting Image.
Episode: Doug Naylor
Yvette Fielding
TV presenter, actress, and prominent figure in paranormal investigation
Most Haunted
Episode: Yvette Fielding

Hosts

Andy Bush
Co-host of Scarred For Life; host with Dave Lawrence discussing childhood fears and media that scarred listeners.
Dave Lawrence
Co-host and co-author of Scarred For Life books; guides discussions on childhood fears, media, and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 387 ratings
  • Michael Sheen

    I’ve just relistened to the Michael Sheen episode and was reminded about how rude and rushed the ending is. How can they run out of time? Just edit it surely? Poor Michael Sheen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ferristhefrog
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • New to this, enjoying it

    Plenty of new horrors to look up on the internet now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    This nickname was rfrcr
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Christmas special 2025

    👍Absolutely wonderful and genuinely hilarious. More like this,please.🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wuxigary
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Like setting a mantrap for your ears, in a good way

    They’ve had some decent guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monsieur G.A. Lapie
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Nice

    👍More nostalgia,please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wuxigary
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Rushed episode endings and revamps have drawn criticism from some fans.
Show blends humor with deep, thoughtful discussions of fear.
Guests bring strong recall of 70s-80s media and nostalgia.
Consistency in guests and depth of conversation are appreciated by listeners.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#17
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#56
Spain/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#80
United Arab Emirates/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#122
Hong Kong/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#175
Brazil/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#177
Ireland/TV & Film

Talking Points

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Sarah Govett
Q: Did you ever do any writing courses? How did you get into writing?
Most of her author friends had not done courses; they just tried writing and learned by reading. Sarah also emphasizes the importance of just writing without worrying about the audience's reaction.
Sarah Govett
Q: Is that a theme that really resonates for you?
Yes, because when writing, Sarah wants children to be relatable, feeling human emotions such as love and humor even in a dystopian backdrop.
Sarah Govett
Q: What your relationship is like with fear? Are you someone that enjoys being scared?
Sarah shares that she easily gets scared by movies but has a strange fascination with fear, often wanting to write about what scares her.
Gary Russell
Q: Do you have any idea? We talk about these things, we say, well, they must have known that they were trying to scare kids a bit with this.
No, no, it never struck me and I don't think it really struck anyone that it was particularly scary.
Gary Russell
Q: Is your relationship with Doctor Who always been so kind of positive? Have you ever had a period of time where maybe you've fallen out of love with Doctor Who?
I think all Doctor Who fans have a period where they fall out of love with it for about three weeks... but you're forever a Doctor Who fan and it becomes part of your DNA.

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A nostalgic, conversation-driven show that explores fear, childhood trauma, and pop-culture memory through the lens of guests who have worked in horror, literature, television, and film. Episodes typically pair intimate personal scars with broader reflections on how media shapes imagination, often weaving in historical eras, iconic programs, and the role of storytelling in processing fear. A standout: a conversational vibe with high-profile and niche guests alike, yielding candid anecdotes and cross-genre insights, from literary horror to classic TV nostalgia, with occasional festive or bonus content that expands the show's universe for long-time listeners.

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Recent guests on Scarred For Life include:

1. Sarah Govett
2. Matthew Sweet
3. Sally-Anne Martyn
4. Mark Gatiss
5. Seán Carlsen
6. Dom Joly
7. Maxine Peake
8. Doug Naylor

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