Chicken Soap For The Soul

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Stirling GallacherOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the redoubtable (or in her own words, ‘clownsy actress’) Stirling Gallacher, best known to Doctors fans as the compassionate and clear-eyed Dr. George Woodson, a role she played for over 1,000 episodes. Stirling graced just about every major British soap, from EastEnders to Coronation Street and from Emmerdale to Casualty. But before all that, Stirling’s roots were in comedy, notably playing David Brent’s boss in The Office.Elisabeth and Stirling talk about navigating motherhood with a baby on set, being told she was "too posh" to play George Woodson, the overwhelming love she received from fans for portraying Coronation Street’s first bisexual woman and the absolute impossibility of staying composed around Ricky Gervais. New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the excellent Donnaleigh Bailey, who brought sincerity, spark, and unstoppable energy to her 681-episode run as nurse Michelle Corrigan on Doctors. Donnaleigh currently lights up screens as the delectable, no nonsense PC Jess Heywood on Coronation Street.Elisabeth and Donnaleigh talk about the joy of teaching drama to kids, how the original Doctors cast helped her prepare her audition for drama school, and the bold letter she sent to casting insisting she simply HAD to play Michelle Corrigan. Donnaleigh also tells the story of the absolute nightmare it was to audition for Coronation Street, feeling tipsy on fake tequila shots, and the genius of the nappuccino.New CSFTS News!  You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Elizabeth BowerOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, Elisabeth is joined by the brilliant Elizabeth Bower, whose unforgettable turn as Dr Melody Bell lit up over 300 episodes of Doctors. Elizabeth isn’t just brilliantly funny — she’s played a remarkable range of roles, from Spoons to Silent Witness, and from Trollied to Miss Scarlett and the Duke.Elisabeth and Liz talk about the challenge of playing ‘straight’ after having done so much comedy, about suddenly having to learn to pole dance (and getting some abs painted on for good measure) and about the joy of voicing audiobooks and bringing them to life.New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Corrinne WicksOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the ravishing and formidable Corrinne Wicks, who played Dr Helen Thompson in the original cast of BBC Doctors. She also appeared on Coronation Street, Holly Oaks, The Bill and Emmerdale. Corrinne talks to Elisabeth about her road into acting, almost being fired on her first day on Doctors and the importance of having people to support and inspire you. Elisabeth and Corrinne also talk about sexism in the industry, the horribleness of the term ‘axed’ and dealing with scripts when you're dyslexic. New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Joanna BendingOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the very lovely and brilliantly talented Joanna Bending. A RADA graduate with a rich stage career under her belt, Joanna was nominated for Best Solo Performer at the 2012 Stage Awards for her powerful one-woman show. On screen, she’s popped up in everything from EastEnders and Holby City to The Sarah Jane Adventures, and of course, as Dr. Michelle Walton on BBC Doctors.Elisabeth and Joanna reminisce about their days as students at RADA, swap memories of their time on Doctors, and dive into Joanna’s fascinating family (spoiler: her dad’s an actual doctor). They also chat about the highs and challenges of doing a one-woman show in London, and what it’s really like filming stints on some of the UK's best-loved TV dramas.New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Carli NorrisOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the very funny, Rada trained and prolifically talented actor, Carli Norris. Carli has not only had regular roles in no less than four different soaps, she also appeared in classical theatre, comedies, cop shows and even Panto. Elisabeth and Carli talk about being a National Treasure (at least in King Charles’ books), lying on your cv and learning the full role of Elisa Doolittle in one weekend. Plus, there’s that merkin story. Hold on to your teacups; we’re afraid this is not a very ‘clean’ episode…Carli is currently starring in the hilarious and heartfelt Menopause The Musical 2, which is still touring until June 1st. Please go see it, it’s brilliant. For more information and tickets, visit https://musicalsontour.co.uk/menopause-the-musical-2/ New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Claire BennettOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the woman whose name has been mentioned on the podcast more than anyone else's: award winning writer, Claire Bennett. Claire started writing on BBC Doctors in the second season and stayed until the very end. She is a powerhouse of prose, with a great ear for dialogue and a nose for gripping storylines and engaging characters. Elisabeth and Claire talk about the joy of twisting stereotypes, surviving convent school, bringing Brummie voices on the screen and fighting the anti-woke brigade. Claire also -kind of- manages not to swear.New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest James LarkinOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are honoured to be joined by the inspirational and multi-talented, James Larkin. James is an actor, writer and director, and has been at the helm of lots of TV and film productions, both in the UK and the US. As an actor, he was most recently on our screens in the Netflix series Black Mirror and the enormously popular series Wolf Hall.Elisabeth and James talk about the differences of working on Doctors vs Eastenders, what it’s like to direct in America and how to make things happen for yourself. Oh, and he also gives Elisabeth some insider tips on how to go about stealing a scene.New CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio 

Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest David PerksOn this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the gifted and self effacing David Perks, the man behind BBC Doctors cult figure, Barry Biglow. David’s portrayal of the hapless security guard was so well received, that what was originally meant to be a one-off character turned into a recurring role spanning 14 years.Elisabeth and David talk about his first episode as Barry, the image of Midland people on TV, trying not to corpse in front of Elisabeth, the stress of playing a small part in Peaky Blinders and being cornered by a magician.You can follow David on X/ Twitter on @DavidPerksActor and on InstagramNew CSFTS News! You can now join us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/chickensoappodcast/Signup for the Chicken Soap News at chickensoapforthesoul.comYou can email us at: podcast@chickensoapforthesoul.comFollow the podcast and Elisabeth at instagram.com/chickensoappodcast and instagram.com/elisabethdermotwalshFor more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradioChicken Soup For the Soul is produced by Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Follow the Brum Radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio