The Proper Class Podcast

And just like that, our last episode of the series is here. And what a cracking series it's been...but don't cry yet because we figure we're going out with a pretty big bang. We chat to a true working class hero and national treasure, the one, the only, Maxine Peake. We discuss chatting politics with her grandparents, sharing life guard duties with Paddy McGuinness and of course, auditioning for the iconic Victoria Wood. We loved this conversation so much, Maxine is as lovely as she is talented and we promise you're going to enjoy. So, what you waiting for? Get it on now!And until next time, remember folks, always keep it classy.Thanks for tuning in!Stay in touch: email us on properclasspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.Laura and Hannah xx

Did someone say cake? Not that we would ever need an excuse to have the brilliant Juliet Sear in for a chat but having brought us a delicious gooey chocolate treat it does sky rocket her to one of our dreamiest guests. We loved chatting to Juliet about how a birthday cake for her one year olds birthday started her on the road to success. We chat growing up in pubs, cakes for Vogue and just bloody making things happen for yourself. Juliet was truly inspiring and we hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did. So grab a slice and a cuppa and get this episode in your ears now.And remember 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 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

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