Award winning actor, writer and star of stage and screen Jessica Regan. You'll hear:

The Fleabag Beginnings: Jessica Regan was in the room when Phoebe Waller-Bridge performed a very early version of Fleabag . She reveals the original opening line that grabbed her attention and made her laugh.

The Peep Show Confession: How Jessica got to be in the cult show and another big TV show by the same writers.

The 18-Month Secret: Auditioning for a role in a made-up language, getting the job, and not being told what the project is for 2 years!

Franchise surprise: Jessica explains how she accidentally ended up in one of the biggest franchises in history.

Ben’s Techno No-No: Why did Ben end up in a concrete basement listening to two big dogs fighting in a metal bin.

Jessica’s Best of London Secrets:

The Venue: A hidden gem that feels like a David Lynch movie set, that you’ve probably walked right past.

The Food: The dessert in Pimlico that is so good, the staff will stop working just to watch you eat it.

The Shopping: Forget Oxford Street. Jessica reveals the specific road in West London where the charity shops are better than designer boutiques.

The Walk: The "Golden Hour" route that beats the South Bank every time (and has better pubs).

The Hack: Why you may avoid Members' Club and the secret free alternatives that are better.

Jessica Regan's amazing new show 16 Postcodes is running at the King’s Head Theatre in Islington from 25th February to 8th March. It's had 5 star reviews so get your tickets NOW. There are some £10 tickets for every performance so hurry and click this link:

https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/16-postcodes-jhby

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People Mentioned in this Episode:

John Kearns (Comedian & Taskmaster star)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Creator of Fleabag)

Sam Bain & Jesse Armstrong (Creators of Peep Show & Succession)

Lizzy Caplan & Chris Geere (Stars of Ill Behaviour)

Jenny Agutter (Star of Call the Midwife)

Sarah Snook (Star of Succession & All Her Fault)

Andrea Mara (Crime Thriller Author)

Zoë Wanamaker (CBE, Stage & Screen Legend)

Lesley Manville (CBE, Star of Mum & Phantom Thread)

Conleth Hill (Star of Game of Thrones)

Millie Thomas (Playwright & Screenwriter)

Ruth Everett (Artist & Illustrator)

Claire Regan (Musician, Cordless)

Natasha Jenkins (Set & Costume Designer)

Lizzie Winkler (Actor)

Maggie O'Herlihy (Producer, Avex Classics)

Ludovico Einaudi (Composer)

Tom Salinsky (Producer of 16 Postcodes)

Deborah Frances-White (Host of The Guilty Feminist)

Sarah Solemani (Writer & Actor)

Nat Luurtsema (Author, Screenwriter & Comedian)

Seán Burke (Comedian & Sketch Artist)

Jamie Oliver & Nigella Lawson (Chefs)

Lena Dunham (Writer/Director)
Alan Rickman: Jessica mentions serving him Campari while working at the RADA bar
Ian McKellen: Jessica mentions sneaking him rosé at the RADA bar
Ira Mandela Siobhan Movement Director