Lentil Nightmare: Nigel Planer and the Man Who Was Young Once
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Nigel Planer has been a towering figure in British comedy since the late 1970s. From his anarchic exploits with The Comic Strip to his portrayal of the hapless student Neil in The Young Ones. Today Nigel takes us on a journey through comedy, literature, and the wonderfully weird corners of his life. He reveals the surprising real-life inspirations behind his most iconic characters, shares tales from the golden age of music and comedy, and gives us an insider’s look at his new book, Young Once.
Host: Dan Schreiber
Guest: Nigel Planer
Producer: Cassie Merritt
Senior Producer: Ben Tulloh
Head of Factual Podcasts: Al Riddell
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