Out Of Character with Alex Lynch: Conversations with Sketch and Character Comedians

In the first of this two-parter, Alex chats actor, writer, and comedy person James Bachman (‘That Mitchell & Webb Look’, 'Bleak Expectations', ‘Sorry I've Got No Head’) about Python, panto and private schools.You can find more of James's work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/james_bachman/Watch 'That Mitchell & Webb Look' on iPlayerPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky.Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to writer and actor Jenny Bede (BBC's 'Murder In Successville' and 'Stuffed', Channel 4's 'Prince Andrew: The Musical') about karaoke booths, motivation, and Spider-Ham.Jenny also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 22nd July 2026.You can find more of Jenny's work at https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/jenny_bede/Insta: @jennybedeTikTok: @thevulnerablebedePresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

As the 'Heatwave' series continues, Alex chats to writer, performer and director Jonathan Oldfield (Radio 4's 'Time of the Week', 'Star Wars: Andor') about haunted arms, spicy feedback, and one-way mirrors.Jonathan also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 10th July 2025.You can find more of Jonathan's work at https://www.jonathanoldfield.co.uk/Insta: @jonathanoldfieldListen to 'Time Of The Week' on BBC Sounds.Presented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to comedian Elf Lyons (The Guardian's 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century) about birds, clowns, and the Apollo mission.Elf also create a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to her by Alex in our regular section ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 2nd July.You can find more of Elf's work at www.elfylons.comInsta: @elflyonsGrab tickets to 'Elf Lyons Is… The Woman On The Edge' at www.elflyons.com/gigsWatch 'The Fly' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxCUghpZTbsPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky. Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to comedy content creators Bec & Sam Bartley A.K.A. BAM about love of reality shows, ideas on kitchen roll, and making pancakes.BAM also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to them by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 30th June 2026.You can find more of Bam’s work at www.bamcomedy.co.ukInsta & TikTok: @bamcomedyukListen to The Bam Hole Podcast @thebamholePresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky.Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com

Alex chats to actor and writer Imogen Andrews (‘Taskmaster GOSH Charity Edition’) in her garden about unlikeable characters, online pressure, and family trees.Imogen also creates a character on the spot based solely on the made-up name given to him by the show’s previous guest in ‘Chain(ge) of Character’. This episode was recorded 26th June 2026.You can find more of Imogen’s work at www.linktr.ee/ImogenAAndrewsInsta & TikTok: imogenandrewscomedyPresented, recorded, edited and produced by Alex LynchMusic by NaïveArtwork by Tom CrowleyA Podomedy PodcastFollow the podcast at @oocharacterpod on Instagram and BlueSky.Email oocharacterpod@gmail.com