The Proper Class Podcast

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Working class and queer actor Laura Checkley (King Gary, Screw) and working class theatre director Hannah Chissick (Treason, Little Wars) discuss and celebrate all things working class. Each episode they are joined by a different guest who grew up working class. They talk about their journey and rise to where they are now, celebrating their success and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Guests include: comedians, actors, sports stars, poets, and more - fondly remembering their roots and what they have gained from being working class.

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Episodes

2.2 - Vicky McClure

Laura and Hannah talk this week to the multi-talented actor Vicky McClure. They discuss The Television Workshop, sovereign rings and Friday night discos. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2

2.1 - Darren Harriott LIVE

Laura and Hannah are back for series 2, kicking off with a brilliant LIVE episode as part of Hoxton Hall's #CLASS season. They talk to stand-up comedian Darren Harriott about the challenges of starting a comedy career, recognising when your class shifts and Britain's Top Takeaways. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

May 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 1

8 - Su Pollard

In the final episode of this series, Laura and Hannah speak to our very own Christmas cracker, Su Pollard. They talk about her fabulous dress sense, incredible career and the time she came runner up to a singing Jack Russell. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 22, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7 - Blake Harrison

Laura and Hannah talk to The Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison. They discuss social clubs, drama school fees and scoring the winning penalty on Soccer Aid. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6 - Debris Stevenson

In this episode of The Proper Class Podcast, Laura and Hannah speak to grime poet Debris Stevenson. They discuss dyslexia, Poet in da Corner and how challenging it is to push the door open for some real movement towards class equality. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 24, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5 - Les Dennis

This episode Laura and Hannah talk to comedy legend and working class hero Les Dennis. They talk about his incredible career, how being working class has had an impact on Les throughout and how imposter syndrome still sneaks up on him, even when treading the RSC boards. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 10, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4 - Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

This episode Laura and Hannah talk to actress Jamie-Lee O'Donnell about how class has had an impact on her career path and drive, how important £20 is and, of course, they discuss the award-winning Derry Girls. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 27, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 - Tom Davis

This week Laura & Hannah talk to comedian and writer Tom Davis. They discuss his childhood home, his love of trainers and his family trips to Wong Kei's, as well as what his working class work ethic has given him. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 13, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2 - Lianne Sanderson

This week Laura and Hannah speak to ex-England footballer and pundit Lianne Sanderson. They talk about Lianne starting a football team at her all girls school, being the first footballer to come out in the UK and how class has a big impact on women's football. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 29, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 - Romesh Ranganathan

In the first episode of this new series celebrating all things working class, actress Laura Checkley and theatre director Hannah Chissick talk to BAFTA winning comedian Romesh Ranaganthan. They talk about the impact class had on his teenage years, the imposter syndrome he deals with and his love of hip-hop. Plus he freestyles a Proper Class Podcast rap with the ladies and it's a banger! Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. A...

Sep 15, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1

BONUS - Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick

In this bonus episode, Hannah and Laura talk to each other about their reasons for wanting to do The Proper Class Podcast. They talk about the reactions each of them have had in their careers to their class and how class has shaped their friendships. Plus their hopes to inspire people to stick their elbows out and make room for others at the table. Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at properclasspodcast@gmail.com - we really love to hear from you. Also do follow us on Instagram @theprope...

Sep 15, 2021•31 min

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