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Ignore That Feeling with Fern Brady and Alison Spittle

Bad auditions, priests and the Take That documentary

Season 1, Ep. 11

This week Fern tells Alison about the latest Take That documentary, and they both share their experiences of castings, auditions and mental health support.


Fern is running the London Marathon THIS SUNDAY to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s national autism research charity. You can sponsor Fern and help support this incredible charity here!


Alison's 'Big' tour continues around the UK, Ireland and soon ...Australia! For tickets and information head to alisonspittle.com.


And we want to hear from YOU. Have a question for Alison and Fern, or a great story to tell? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp to +447751441372 or email us at ignorethatfeelingpod@gmail.com.


Follow Ignore That Feeling on TikTok and Instagram: @ignorethatfeelingpod


Produced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Music by Fern Brady, Alison Spittle and Aniya Das.

Photos by Paul Gilbey.

Design by Welcome Studio.

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