The Proper Class Podcast

This week we talk to the multi talented and all round brilliant human Angela Griffin. We chat the joys of growing up on a council estate, playing the first ever black Alice in Alice in wonderland and wild wee’s in bushes. It’s such a great episode this week. Not only is Angela a national treasure but she is a hugely impressive person with a story to match. Quite frankly she’s a bloody inspiration! So crank up the volume, pop it in your ears and enjoy! And as always keep it classy ✌🏻Enjoy folks and thanks for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Laura and Hannah xx

Episode 8 is here, can you believe it? And what a corker of an episode it is. We're joined by the very talented and hilarious Donna Preston. This woman's collection of work is a thing of beauty and the girls were dying to get stuck in and hear all about her life. We discuss getting detention for a year, dressing up as a tube of toothpaste and how she’s got no patience for TikTok. We were already huge fans of Donna's before but now that's signed, sealed and delivered! Honestly, do yourself a favour and pop it in your ears! And as always…keep it classy.Enjoy folks and thanks for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Laura and Hannah xx

This week we sit down with the Artistic Director and joint CEO of Cardboard Citizens Chris Sonnex. Chris is putting so much good out into the world and is on a mission to make theatre for everyone, so as you can imagine we couldn't wait to hear his story. We discuss feeling like an outsider, the toy department of Harrods and how you won't find any wanky, overpriced beers in any of his venues. Chris' journey is truly inspiring and his work vital and it's honestly a brilliant and humbling chat. Oh how we loved putting the world to rights with him. Quite simply a top guy. So come on, whack up the volume and pop it in your ears, you wont' regret it!! Oh, and as always folks...keep it classy.Enjoy and thanks for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Laura and Hannah xx

Hope you're all ready for a bit of sparkle this week as we have West End royalty Jenna Russell in the building. Jenna is a super star of stage and screen and was known as one of Stephen Sondheim's favourite performers. I mean you can't get better than that can ya? We chat about not fitting in, learning to do Shakespeare and how she's not a fan of a glitzy press night. We enjoyed this chat with the gorgeous Jenna so much, it's like a lovely warm cuppa. So pop your trotters up, the kettle on and get it down you...And while you're at it, keep it classy.Enjoy folks and as always, thanks for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Laura and Hannah xx

Episode 5 is here and it is a belter! We have the multitalented, comedy legend that is Sian Gibson with us this week. We chat family holidays, fake professions and the people who truly keep us grounded. Not only is Sian a national treasure but she is by far one of the loveliest people out there and we just adored having her on the show. Right, so go on then what you waiting for? Get it in your ears and while you're at it...Keep it classy!As always, thanks for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Laura and Hannah xx

Another week and another stonking episode. On todays ep the girls talk to the National Treasure and Call the midwife star @parisi.cliff Cliff is a truly joyous man. We chatted about he’s brief music career, selling out at the Fringe and how struggling with lines is no reason to hold you back. We had an absolute hoot and know you will too so what you waiting for? Get it down your lug holes now and as always thanks for listening and remember folks…keep it classy!✌🏻Thank you for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Keep it classy.Laura and Hannah xx

Today's podcast is a pretty special one. We sit down with the exceptional writer, actor and director Charlie Josephine. We are all pretty big fans of Charlie's and have been looking forward to this chat for a long time. We discuss the brilliance of panto, the power of a culotte and a spicy brain and how the time and space to be creative isn't afforded to everyone. Do yourself a giant favour and take a listen. Thank you for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Keep it classy.Laura and Hannah xx

This week we chat to the incredible actor Thomas Coombes and let us tell you, it is a proper good'un. The girls chat to the Death of England star about his love of a Wimpy, how TV work doesn't always equal financial stability and how he's not writing off a Gary Barlow tribute act just yet. It's been a long time coming having Tommy on the show who is not only a huge talent but one of the loveliest guys in showbiz too. Enjoy!Thank you for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Keep it classy.Laura and Hannah xx