{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f513918507f6e61b74f7d2d/69b964462544cc2ce5970b30?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Divine Comedians Podcast - Episode #62 - Alan Francis","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f513918507f6e61b74f7d2d/1773755806972-6145fe2c-427b-47ac-a096-593aa1a6ba9f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode I chat with stand-up comedian and actor, Alan Francis. We chat about his early years and his journey through acting, working in a garden centre and into stand-up..  We talk about the Edinburgh Fringe and winning the 1991 Channel 4 'So You Think You're Funny'.  Alan tells stories of some of the incredible shows he's worked on, including 'Psychoville' with Reece Shearsmith &amp; Steve Pemberton, working with Mel Smith &amp; Griff Rhys Jones and also the stage production of War Horse.  He chats about some of his big music loves, including John Martyn, David Byrne, Meatloaf and his love of Jazz..</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Music;</p><p>'Blue Ska' - Kevin MacLeod</p>","author_name":"Paula Wiseman"}