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The Trap Door

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Funny people talk about having children."A frank, fearless and funny guide to parenting" The Guardian.Comedians, actors, writers and other interesting people talk about the emotional impact of having children and how it has altered the relationships with their partners, families, careers and sense o… read more

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34: The Trap Door - Isy Suttie

March 4th, 2020

1:00:21
Sophie talks to comedian and actress Isy Suttie about ludicrously big hospital bags, sleep deprivation and discovering that everyone has their crunch points...

Isy is best known for playing Dobby in Peep Show but has …

33: The Trap Door - Isabel Fay

February 19th, 2020

56:19
Sophie talks to comedy writer and performer Isabel Fay about caesareans, wet and dry vacuum hoovers and taking pregnancy tests while drunk.

Isabel writes lots of kids TV shows including all 5 series of CBBC's BAFTA …

32: The Trap Door - Jen Brister

January 29th, 2020

1:02:06
Sophie talks to stand-up comedian and writer Jen Brister about IVF, being the 'non biological' parent and soft play hell.

Jen is a stand up comedian …

31: The Trap Door - Andy Nyman

January 15th, 2020

55:00
Sophie talks to actor, writer, director and magician Andy Nyman about respecting your kids, the perils of iPads and mean kids...

Andy's credits include the films Death at a Funeral, Severance and Ghost Stories.  He has …

30: The Trap Door - Colin Hoult

January 1st, 2020

39:49
Sophie talks to actor and comedian Colin Hoult about going from one child to two, the benefits of meditation and adapting the classics for a young …

29: The Trap Door - Anna Mann

December 18th, 2019

34:49
As a special Christmas treat, Sophie talks to self proclaimed star of stage and screen Anna Mann.  Anna talks about the usual: hunchback daughters, teaching your baby Shakespeare and twixt the legs slings.

Co-produced …

28: The Trap Door - Kerry Howard

December 4th, 2019

56:24
Sophie talks to Kerry Howard about single parenthood, modern parenting and choo choo trains.

Kerry is best known for her role as Laura in the BBC …

27: The Trap Door - Danny Robins

November 20th, 2019

1:01:21
Sophie talks to writer and broadcaster Danny Robins about going from one child to two, the latte papas of progressive Sweden and bad examples.

Danny's credits include We Are History, Museum of Everything, Rudy's Rare …

26: The Trap Door - Lara Pulver

October 23rd, 2019

1:00:22
Sophie talks to award-winning actor Lara Pulver about miscarriage, meditation and juggling work with motherhood....
Lara is best known for her …

25: The Trap Door - Sam Spruell

October 11th, 2019

56:09
Sophie talks to actor Sam Spruell about schools, the pursuit of 'perfection' and managing your expectations.

Sam's film credits include The Hurt …

24: The Trap Door - Kirsten O'Brien

September 18th, 2019

57:14
Sophie talks to TV presenter Kirsten O'Brien about IVF, twins and what she has hidden in her attic...

Kirsten is a TV and radio presenter who is possibly best known for presenting kids telly including SMart on CBBC.  …

23: The Trap Door - Sarah Camlett

July 24th, 2019

1:00:12
Sophie talks to the agent Sarah Camlett about sperm bank shopping, parenting with Alexa and asking for help.

Sarah is a highly successful acting …

22: The Trap Door - Sadie Hasler

July 10th, 2019

58:09
Sophie talks to columnist, playwright and actor Sadie Hasler about the Essex Girl stereotype, maternal anger and cool scars.

Sadie's plays …

21: The Trap Door - Harry Peacock

June 26th, 2019

53:17
Sophie talks to actor and writer Harry Peacock about the sanctity of a good routine, his experience as a child actor and  the social etiquette of …

20: The Trap Door - Paul Ready

June 12th, 2019

57:30
Sophie talks to actor Paul Ready about stay at home Dads, sleep deprivation and the challenges of working abroad.
Paul is a prolific stage and TV …

19: The Trap Door - Marcus Brigstocke

May 29th, 2019

59:28
Sophie talks to stand-up, writer and actor Marcus Brigstocke about projectile poo, the danger of the internet and what to do if your baby loses a finger.
Marcus has appeared on many TV and radio shows including …

18: The Trap Door - Tamara Harvey

May 15th, 2019

57:55

Sophie talks to award-winning theatre director Tamara Harvey about the emotion challenges of striking a work/kids balance, interfering strangers at bus stops and the guilt, the guilt, the guilt, the GUILT!

Tamara is …

17: The Trap Door - Hayley Jayne Standing

May 1st, 2019

1:00:12

Sophie talks to actress, comedy writer and creative pee artist Hayley Jayne Standing.

Hayley is currently appearing in Sitting at the Arcola …

16: The Trap Door - Katherine Parkinson

April 17th, 2019

53:37

Sophie talks to BAFTA winning actress Katherine Parkinson.

Katherine has appeared in a multitude of things including The I.T Crowd, Humans, The …

15: The Trap Door - Sally Clarke

April 3rd, 2019

47:12

Sophie talks to 'stay-at-home-mum' Sally Clarke.  Formerly an advertising copywriter and communications director she stopped working when her first child was born in 2014.   She talks about the gender 'trap door' of …

14: The Trap Door - Sian Pattenden

March 20th, 2019

56:26

Sophie talks to writer, artist and stiletto-wearing buggy-wielder Sian Pattenden.

Sian started writing for Smash Hits when she was 18 and has been interviewing pop stars ever since - for The Face, The Guardian, Select …

13: The Trap Door - Stuart Goldsmith

March 6th, 2019

57:52

Sophie talks to comedian, podcaster and master Lego builder Stuart Goldsmith.

Stuart has been performing stand up comedy for over a decade and …

12: The Trap Door - Barunka O'Shaughnessy

February 20th, 2019

1:06:57

Sophie talks to writer, actor and reckless scooter mum Barunka 'Danger' O'Shaughnessy.

Barunka co-wrote Hunderby with Julia Davis and has appeared …

11: The Trap Door - Wendy Wason

February 6th, 2019

58:21

Sophie talks to stand-up, actress and toy disposal expert Wendy Wason.

Wendy has been performing stand-up since 2004 and has written and performed three Edinburgh shows (performing two while 9 months pregnant in …

10: The Trap Door - Alice Lowe

January 23rd, 2019

1:00:53

Sophie talks to actor, writer and director Alice Lowe.

Alice wrote and starred in the feature film Prevenge while she was pregnant with her daughter.  Before that she has starred in numerous things including Garth …

9: The Trap Door - Sam Pamphilon

January 9th, 2019

57:55

Sophie talks to comedian, writer and a major investor in buying kids movies on Amazon Sam Pamphilon.

Sam is best known for being half of the Edinburgh comedy double act McNeill and Pamphilon and the co-creator and …

8: The Trap Door - Jenna Russell

December 26th, 2018

59:36

Sophie talks to Olivier award-winning actress Jenna Russell about IVF, co-sleeping and shouting at Sir Peter Hall.

Jenna is a hugely successful …

7: The Trap Door - Cariad Lloyd

December 12th, 2018

59:57

Sophie talks to comedian, writer, actor, improviser, podcaster and downright overachiever Cariad Lloyd.

Cariad was nominated for the Edinburgh Best Newcomer award in 2011 and has gone on to appear in numerous radio …

6: The Trap Door - Lucy Montgomery (ft. Paul Nicholls)

November 28th, 2018

52:00

Sophie speaks to writer, actor and Osama bin Laden impersonator Lucy Montgomery.

Lucy has appeared in a load of TV and radio shows including The Mighty Boosh, Bo Selecta, The Life of Rock with Brian Pern and Radio 4's …

5: The Trap Door - Sarah Solemani

November 14th, 2018

58:18

Sophie talks to actress, screenwriter and massively untidy person Sarah Solemani.

Sarah is best known for being 'her' from Him & Her and Renee …

4: The Trap Door - Margaret Cabourn-Smith

October 31st, 2018

53:17

Sophie talks to comedy actress, writer and carrot mother Margaret Cabourn-Smith.

Margaret has had a prolific comedy career appearing on TV and …

3: The Trap Door - Fergus Craig

October 17th, 2018

50:10

Sophie talks to actor, writer and lonely alcoholic Fergus Craig. 

Fergus has appeared in numerous  shows on radio and TV including Star Stories, …

2: The Trap Door - Daisy Haggard

October 3rd, 2018

49:16

Sophie talks to actor, writer and wee-catcher Daisy Haggard.

Daisy is best known for her roles in Uncle and Episodes and is just about to star in …

1: The Trap Door - Anna Crilly

September 19th, 2018

58:26

Sophie talks to actor, comedian and potential stroke victim Anna Crilly.

Anna is best known for her Channel 4 sketch show Anna & Katy and for playing Magda in Lead Balloon. She recently starred in Danielle Ward's …

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