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Scarred For Life

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Doctor Who
Horror Films
Horror Fiction
Nostalgia
Childhood Fears
Comedy
Nightmare On Elm Street
Comics
Star Wars
TV Theme Tunes
Christmas
American Horror
Childhood Trauma
Pop Culture
Fear
Public Information Films
Ghost Stories
Childhood Memories
British Horror
Death

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.

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Latest Episodes

What do a terrifying children’s book, a supposedly haunted staircase, and a children’s TV show featuring some truly horrific deaths have in common? They’ve all left their mark on horror writer Georgia Cook!

This week on Scarred for Life, we’re joine... more

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Comedian and podcaster James Shakeshaft joins Andy and Dave on this episode of Scarred for Life From terrifying television puppets and demonic time travellers to the fallout from one of the world's worst nuclear disasters, this episode has a little b... more

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What happens behind the scenes when a horror classic gets a brand-new release? And how do you track down footage that hasn’t been seen for nearly 50 years?

This week on Scarred for Life, we’re joined by James Flower, Director of Production at Arrow ... more

What childhood TV show made Tom Price physically recoil? Why did joining the Beano Club feel like his first introduction to capitalism? And why was BBC newsreader Nicholas Witchell so terrifying to watch as a kid?

This week on Scarred for Life, Andy... more

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Recent Guests

James Shakeshaft
Comedian, writer and podcaster; co-host of Loremen
Loremen
Episode: James Shakeshaft
James Flower
Director of Production at Arrow Films
Arrow Films
Episode: Deep Dive: How To Save The Films That Scarred Us | Arrow Video
Tom Price
Broadcaster, comedian and actor known for playing PC Andy Davidson in Torchwood
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Episode: Tom Price
Lizzie Hopley
Actor and writer
Episode: Deep Dive: The Scariest Witches In Film & TV FT Lizzie Hopley
Robin Ince
Comedian, writer, broadcaster and poet
Episode: Robin Ince - Scary Poetry
Evelyn Hollow
Writer, paranormal psychologist and Uncanny star
Episode: Evelyn Hollow: The Terrifying Monsters You've Never Heard Of
Ramsey Campbell
British horror author with a career spanning more than six decades
Episode: Ramsey Campbell
Stephen McKell
Producer and contestant on Apocalypse
Channel 4 Apocalypse
Episode: Deep Dive: Inside Channel 4’s Apocalypse: 28 Days of Hunger, Fear & Survival
Jo Harcourt-Smith
Producer of Apocalypse
Channel 4 Apocalypse
Episode: Deep Dive: Inside Channel 4’s Apocalypse: 28 Days of Hunger, Fear & Survival

Hosts

Andy Bush
Host of Scarred For Life; co‑host; long-running performer with deep ties to show theme and community.
Dave Lawrence
Co-host; co-author of Scarred For Life books; long-standing collaborator and producer on the show.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 439 ratings
  • Adds

    Great podcast spoilt by adds coming on unannounced half way through a sentence, several times in every ep.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    w mm k
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A bit meh

    I bought all three books and absolutely love them but this is just dull… there’s nothing really to it and it’s full of padding. The exact opposite of the books, actually.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Critical Will
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Jer knowotImean?

    Yes, Andy, we do indeed ‘know what you mean’, you don’t need to keep asking us.

    Still basically fun, but running low on quality guests. Too many gobby unknowns who confuse being ‘loud’ with ‘funny’ and who actually believe in the nonsense behind all this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TrevML
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • My new favourite Podcast!

    Can’t wait for all the new episodes coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhillyCheese316
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    Something to look forward to every week.👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wuxigary
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listener feedback highlights the show's strong nostalgia-driven appeal and strong rapport between hosts and guests.
Fans appreciate production updates, community engagement, and live-event buzz.
Critiques often mention pacing concerns or desire for longer discussions with guests.
Audience comments frequently praise the mix of humor, vulnerability, and thoughtful media analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#20
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#73
Sweden/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#75
Poland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#140
Ireland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#151
New Zealand/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Deep Dive: How To Save The Films That Scarred Us | Arrow Video
Q: How do you track down previously unseen footage or long-lost cuts?
The process can involve investigating archive inventories, finding film elements and pursuing rights holders, but Flower says discoveries can also come through chance, such as a contact accidentally sending unexpected footage.
Deep Dive: How To Save The Films That Scarred Us | Arrow Video
Q: What determines which films get special edition releases?
Arrow is constrained by rights availability and which studios will work with the company. It also considers whether a film has an audience, whether a special edition would add something new, and what the team could improve compared with earlier releases.
James Shakeshaft
Q: What was your third and final scar?
Shakeshaft's earliest television memory was news coverage of the Chernobyl fallout cloud and sheep in Wales that could be affected by radioactive contamination.
James Shakeshaft
Q: How did you and Alasdair Beckett-King get together, and how did Loremen begin?
They met while doing stand-up comedy and became friends through comedy gigs and shared conversations about folklore and unusual stories. Their interest in local legends grew into Loremen.
Ramsey Campbell
Q: What should someone do then if they've always had the passion, or they love this kind of stuff, they love horror, they love the Scarred For Life universe, but they'd love to write something?
Campbell says to write without making excuses, and to remember that a piece can always be rewritten. He recommends learning to enjoy revision.

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A nostalgic, conversation-driven show centered on childhood fears, pop culture moments, and personal scar memories from guests across film, TV, music, and horror. Hosts reminisce with a steady, intimate banter, interleaving guest stories with era-specific media moments, behind-the-scenes production notes, and live-event teases. The format shines with a mix of high-profile and cult guests, deep-dives into iconic scar-inducing scenes, and a charm of fandom community that keeps discussions warm, humorous, and candid. A notable strength is the seamless blend of memory, analysis, and storytelling, plus ongoing production updates that foster audience loyalty and a sense of community for fans of retro media and horror-adjacent storytelling.

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1. James Shakeshaft
2. James Flower
3. Tom Price
4. Lizzie Hopley
5. Robin Ince
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7. Ramsey Campbell
8. Stephen McKell

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