What secrets are there on your phone? Time to find out! Comedian Will Sebag-Montefiore gets his friends, comedians and celebrities to hand their phones over on live radio, to dig through their saucy screenshots, dramatic Dms and nonsense notesapps. Will and his wide variety of guests explore our relationships with our phones and all the weird mysteries we can find… Privacy Settings on FUBAR Radio, unrestricted, unfiltered and unlocked.
Jonathan Oldfield takes us through his phone, where we discover his suspiciously wholesome obsession with watching Italian nonnas make pasta "the traditional way", his heated Vinted reviews, and why we end up buying him a vintage Casio watch live on the podcast. We also hear his genuinely terrible podcast pitch, The Rest Is Venom , where Bear Grylls and Amanda Holden are repeatedly injected with venom for reasons that never become entirely clear. Jonathan attempts to justify following a fashion influencer w hose content is, according to him, "strictly for the outfits", and somehow manages to make it sound even more suspicious. Along the way we discover how to grab a steal on Vinted, whether your algorithm is secretly exposing you, and why everything is simply better... the traditional way . Guest Bio: Jonathan is an award-winning performer, writer and comedian. He also directs shows, workshops and courses. You might know Jonathan from: His BBC Radio 4 Comedy Series (which won Best Radio Sketch Show at the British Comedy Guide Awards) His comedy directing work (Lorna Rose Treen, Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe, Alice Cockayne, Lucy Pearman etc) Perhaps from this series of viral videos where he plays the totebag feminist. From Star Wars: Andor where he plays Joydali. Or from the Scotsman Fringe First-winning play Kanpur:1857, which he starred in and co-directed. Jonathan is a BBC New Comedy Award Finalist 2024, was second place winner at the Leicester Square Theatre Sketch Off, a finalist in the Musical Comedy Awards 2024, a finalist in the BBC Carleton Hobbs Award and winner of the Patricia Routledge Award. He was a Mandy Monologue Competition Finalist and winner of the Newton Blick Award. He is a Pleasance Theatre Associate Artist 2024-26. Jonathan is based in London and works across comedy, theatre, film/tv and radio. Jonathan trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, with John Yorke Storytelling and has a First Class double distinction MA(Hons) in Spanish and Italian from The University of Edinburgh. Jonathan is trilingual and was raised as a 'third culture kid' across South America, Asia and Europe before moving back to the UK . Jonathan acts and can be seen recently in: Nick Mohammed's A Christmas Carol-ish (Soho Place, West End), The Power (Amazon Prime), The Mosinee Project (New Diorama Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (AFTLS USA Tour), Twelfth Night (Theatre on Kew), Petal (Omnibus Theatre), Nicholas Nickleby (Bristol Old Vic). Voiceover/Radio credits include: Time of the Week (BBC Radio 4) Hanna (Amazon Prime), White Lines (Netflix) and Endeavour (ITV). Jonathan directs comedy shows. He directed Joe Kent Walters is Frankie Monroe: Live!!! which won the Best Newcomer Award at Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards 2024 and was winner of Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. He directed the multi-award winning Lorna Rose Treen: Skin Pigeon, which was named 3rd best comedy show of 2023 in The Telegraph and was winner of the Dave Best Joke of the Fringe 2023. Jonathan writes and is co-creator of BBC Radio 4's character comedy series Time of the Week starring Sian Clifford "pitch-perfect satire" (The Guardian). His storytelling show One Way Mirror was nominated for an OffFest Award, and was winner of the Brighton Fringe Trapeze Media Bursary. He has written and appeared in multiple viral videos for social media; with millions of views across TikTok and Instagram. He currently has original ideas in development with Brock Media, Greenacre Films and DLT Entertainment, Jonathan teaches in the UK and internationally. He runs the Character Comedy Lab at Soho Theatre and also works at places like; Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Q Factory (Amsterdam), Scottish Storytelling Centre (Edinburgh), the BBC and as a visiting lecturer across universities in the United States (Rice University Texas, John Carroll University Ohio, University of Notre Dame Indiana, Kansas State University and others).
Sophie Garrad has over 1000 daily reminders on her phone... and she think it's normal. Sophie takes us through the absolute chaos that is her phone, including the worrying number of incest jokes she somehow keeps finding herself making, her scandalous hen party and settles the age-old question of exactly how many cookies is too many cookies. Along the way we find out why weddings turn otherwise sensible people completely feral, whether your phone says more about you than you'd like to admit, and just how many notifications one person can live with before it becomes a genuine health hazard. Oh... and Sophie, don't forget to fake tan. Guest Bio: Sophie Garrad is a stand-up comedian, presenter, writer, actor and content creator best known for her ‘Private School Mum’ and ‘London Girlies’ online sketches, which have generated over 120 million views across social media. For over four years, Sophie has been commanding the stage with her high-status humour – she was finalist at the Funny Women 2025 competition and was a finalist at the prestigious ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ competition in 2023. Sophie has also recently paired up with fellow comedian Alfie Dundas to launch their weekly podcast ‘The Alf & Soph Show!’ Described by the pair as ‘the least relatable chat show on the internet’, the pair meet up each week to catch up and discuss what each other have been up to.
This episode brings us the most UNBELIEVABLE story yet. Molly-Rose Treves explains how a trip to Thailand ended with her friend being accused of stealing a motorbike, landing in prison, and Molly somehow pretending to be her lawyer... and apparently winning the case. Elsewhere we get into Molly's sudden fascination with Buddhist beliefs, her addiction to listening to positive affirmations, why Sunny-D deserves more respect, and her deeply personal vendetta against the board game Catan. Guest Bio: Molly-Rose is an award-winning actor, writer and comedian. She has performed at The Young Vic , The Shaftesbury Theatre , The Yard, The Soho Theatre . She has appeared in award winning films alongside Mark Benton, THE ROAST (2024) , and Sarah Keyworth in POPPET (2024) , as well as writing and producing her own work. As a writer, she has been funded by Croydon Council’s legacy fund to produce her debut play ‘Bug and Beetle’ as a part of the Croydonites Festival , with dramaturgical support from Award-Winning Playwright James Fritz. Her experimental play, ‘The Decay (of Writing) has been performed at The Bush Theatre (2025), and will return in Summer. As a comedian, she has graduated from the SOHO Theatre: Character Labs and is going up to Edinbrugh Fringe with her show RATBAG!, which has had previews at The Rosemary Branch Theatre and Playhouse East . She has completed Artist Residencies with OBRA Theatre Company in France and this year receieved a bursary to work on her debut novel at The Grange Projects in Norfolk, UK. Molly-Rose graduated from The University of East Anglia with a first-class degree in Scriptwriting and then went on to train at Drama Centre London as an Actor. She works across the mediums of theatre and comedy as well as being the associate producer for ‘The Dream Machine’, a monthly night of long-form improv at The Hope Theatre in Islington.
Imogen Andrews loves a prank call. Unfortunately, she's not very good at them. Joining Will today is comedian, content creator and character queen Imogen Andrews. After attempting one of the worst prank calls ever recorded, we dive into Imogen's IBS, the bizarre DMs from men obsessed with wool balaclavas, why every character she creates starts with choosing the shoes first, and her very co-dependent relationship with her best friend. Along the way we discover why prank calls should probably stay in the 2000s, whether every comedian secretly people watches for material, and just how weird the internet can get. Check out more from Imogen on Instagram and TikTok @imogenandrews. Guest Bio (United Agents): Imogen Andrews is a comedian and actor from London. Her online sketch work has generated over 290 million views and built her an audience of more than half a million across social media. She is best known for her surreal, sharply observed characters – including her popular “West London Mum” – and for her parodies of influencer and wellness culture. Imogen trained in Writing and Producing Comedy at the National Film and Television School, and in stand‑up at The Comedy Store. Her writing credits include BBC Radio 4’s multi‑award‑winning The Skewer and the Broadcast Digital Award–nominated mini‑series The Secret Life of Objects . She was also a Chortle Awards nominee in 2026. A regular collaborator with Al Nash, Niall Gray and other comics, Imogen’s joint sketches frequently reach over a million views. She has performed live at venues including The Comedy Store and The Moth Club, and will make her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe this year with her first solo hour. Alongside her comedy work, Imogen has appeared in the rapper Nine’s Crop Circle short films and continues to develop her screen experience and character work on new projects.
Harriet Richardson has the most "unshareable" phone that we have ever had or will ever have. Joining Will is performance artist, writer and sometimes stand-up Harriet Richardson. Harriet lets us in on the "OCD nightmare that is her relationship with her phone. We go through her stress levels, her notesapp and obsession with weird AI content. After Harriet uses her therapists techniques on Will, we go into her tattoo performance art, her experiences on fetlife and the absolute mess that is her Instagram dms. Guest Bio ( https://harrietrichardson.com/about) : Harriet Richardson is a London-based performance artist who bridges the medium of digital and physical expression. Often inviting audience participation, her work navigates intimate themes of love, sex, connection, and addiction. Beyond the personal, she ventures into the political, shedding light on the subject of class structures, conflict, the climate crisis, and the power of conceptual protest. Harriet’s performance work, rooted in her early activism, strikes a delicate balance between truth and humour, a crossover yet to gain full acceptance in the art world. Before transitioning into performance art, Harriet worked as a graphic designer at Pentagram design for five years. Her journey into performance art began as a form of protest, and since then, she has also ventured into public talks and borderline stand-up comedy. Harriet believes that the combination of comedy and art is often looked down upon by the art world, yet it forms the core of her practice. In addition to performance art, Harriet creates typographic prints, a passion that was ignited during the 2019 climate strikes in London. She has been commissioned to create artwork for The New York Times and The Guardian and has been featured in various media outlets, including Vice, It’s Nice That, The Guardian, Overstandard, Coeval, Bow Arts, People of Print, and Grafik Media. She has also performed at numerous venues, including Bow Arts Durham Street, Slade School Of Art, Stopwatch Gallery, Nunnery Gallery, and The Barbican. Harriet’s inspiration stems from her interpersonal relationships, romantic interactions, and her experiences as a woman. She also draws from her relationship with addiction, love, food, sex, and sadness, as well as the human online experience. It is noteworthy that living without the internet until the age of 13, and later with it, has had a significant impact on her work, relationships, and practice. Despite her shift to performance art, Harriet continues to practice design, working exclusively with ethical companies since leaving the corporate design world in 2021. At the heart of everything she does, Harriet’s true love is art. Check out more from Harriet here: Harriet Richardson
Here is what is hiding on Jordan Brookes' phone. Joining Will today is the longest reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award winner in history who misses the soft patch in his skull that he had as a baby, it’s Jordan Brookes. We dive into Jordan's phone, his top tips for what not to flush down a toilet, his odd relationship with his cat and the bizarre chat up lines he gets in his dms. Jordan teaches us how to go on holiday in your head, how to deal with your tweets being stolen and what it means to be on wikifeet. Guest bio (PBJ Management) Jordan's most recent show, Fontanelle, was a critically acclaimed musical that enjoyed a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a follow-up run at Soho Theatre. As well as being a critically acclaimed comedian Jordan is also an actor and writer, with numerous projects in development for TV and radio. He has made various short-form pilots for the likes of Channel 4 and Sky. As an actor, he has featured in Romesh Ranganathan’s Avoidance and is set to appear in the upcoming Jermaine Clement project Alice and Steve for Disney Plus. He also appears in the feature film Misper, which premieres at the Edinburgh International Film Festival Next month. Jordan’s stand up has featured on the Russell Howard Hour, Late Night Mash, Soho Theatre Live, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club and The Mash Report. Chapters: 0:00-19:20 On Holiday In My Head 19:20-33:00 Insta Dms 33:00-46:53 Ted the Dog
This week on Privacy Settings: What's hiding on comedian Esther Manito's Phone? Joining Will today is stand up comedian, relatable family woman and a big fan of a “proper ham and cheese sandwich” its Esther Manito From her son's obsession with planes, to how she stays busy on long trains, to her keen interest in the Manosphere, Esther Manito opens up to Will about what's hiding on her mobile device. Check out Esther Manito's live shows and podcasts here: https://www.esthermanito.co.uk/ Will dives into Esther's Instagram, which features the most cursed "18 images that hit me like a train and stayed in my mind forever". Esther also exposes her obsession with Katie Price's love life controversies and her fondness for a YouTube debate. Chapters: 0:00-19:46, Screentime and the Wrong Studio 19:46-34:12, Notesapp 34:12-48:59, YouTube and the Manosphere
Alfie Dundas dms famous footballers, forgets how to order coffee and loves terrible nightclubs. Joining Will today is comedian, stand up comedian, the host of the Alf and Soph show , and the only comedian to be scouted by Arsene Wenger, it's Alfie Dundas! Alfie has an average of 4 hours 50 per day, one of our lower screentimes. Which is enough time to walk to, from here, Hanwell zoo and see their famous ring tail lemurs. With Alfie we played real or fake musicians, went through his rejected Bafta jokes and found out his weird coffee ordering routine. Make sure to check out @alfie_dundas on YouTube and follow this link for tickets to his Live Shows: https://www.alfiedundas.com/ Chapters: 00:00-18:15 Screentime and Clubbing 18:15-29:04 Notesapp and the Baftas 29:04-53:37 Coffee Orders
Natasha Devon pitches us her TV ideas, explains her lack of empathy for chickens and teaches us how to avoid ham in Prague. Joining Will today is writer, LBC broadcaster, and a mentor on the 2012 hit show Gok’s Teens: The Naked Truth, its Natasha Devon! Will goes through Natasha's notesapps where he discovers her drunken TV show ideas, her photos where he finds a strange meal that she had in Prague and her favourite playlist "Sl*tty Songs for Hoes". Guest Bio (Source: Wikipedia) Natasha Devon is a writer, campaigner and broadcaster. Devon has a weekly radio phone-in show on LBC. She began writing a weekly column for the Times Educational Supplement in 2015, but resigned from the newspaper in May 2019 in "solidarity with the trans community" after it published an article recommending a resource to teachers that she described as "transphobic". She currently has a monthly column in Teach Secondary Magazine. Devon has worked with a number of UK charities and organisations including Body Gossip and Mental Health First Aid England. She is a patron of No Panic, a charity which gives support to people living with anxiety and an ambassador for Glitch, a charity that campaigns for online safety of marginalised groups. In August 2015, the Department for Education appointed Devon as its first mental health champion for schools, but axed the role in May 2016. Devon continues to give regular evidence to the Health and Education Select Committees and is involved in political campaigning. Chapters: 0:00-17:57 TV Show Ideas 17:57-32:58 Inspiring quotes and more TV pitches 32:58-47:4 Spotify and Prague
We could barely keep David Thomas in the studio for this one! His phone must be interesting! On this week's Privacy Settings on FUBAR Radio, Will Sebag-Montefiore is joined by comedian and small dog impersonator David Thomas! We sign David up to apple arcade plus, have him do a mental health quiz and play his incredible game Ruddles! David Thomas' screentime was 47h 46mins a week, which is enough time to, as of recording, watch all of the privacy settings catalogue 4 times! We also dive into some internet nostalgia with Happy Tree Friends, ASDF Movies and Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Chapters: 0:00-16:42 Homescreen and a Mental Health Quiz 16:42-34:09: Wordle and YouTube History 34:09-47:42: Ruddles and Screentime
Dominic Allen curses Sullivan Brown, tries to hide his nudes from us and summons the spirit of a ghost to defend himself. Joining Will Sebag-Montefiore today is actor, a member of the apocalypse players podcast, and the ghost lawyer of the board gaming channel No Rolls Barred, its Dominic Allen! We go through Dom's reasonably short screentime and show him a clip of his "subordinate" Sullivan Brown accusing him of being "cruel". That didn't go well... After this we delve into Dom's search history and give him a nerd quiz on role playing game Call of Cthulu, social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower and Monopoly but normal. Then to wrap up the show, we try and decipher Dom's bizarre notesapp shopping list, which includes beef since, cheeses for trading, and land. Guest Bio (from the NRB Website): Dom is a man hell-bent on world Dom-ination, getting Adam to play Diplomacy, and destroying Sullivan. He is interested in the work of H.P. Lovecraft (while condemning the bad bits), and thus hosted the NRB Plays Call of Cthulhu RPG series. When he dies, he becomes the Ghost Lawyer, a ghost who was bitten by a radioactive barrister. He is the main reason for the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School crew, including Sullivan, Rosie, Maanuv, Izzy and Tilly, getting involved with NRB. In particular, he was the reason for Sully meeting Adam through a game of Call of Cthulhu. Outside of No Rolls Barred, he is an actor and a comedian. He stars in the popular Call of Cthulu podcast The Apocalypse Players. As an actor, he has appeared in Doctors and DI Ray on TV, and has a large backlog of on-stage acting. Dom smokes(vapes, to be exact) more than zero, but less than 12 vapes a day, although he understands the damage he is suffering. Host: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Dominic Allen Producer: Hugh Smiley
Rosalie Minnitt has the beefiest phone we've seen yet... but who is she kicking off with this week on Privacy Settings! Joining Will Sebag-Montefiore is comedian, performer and the woman who’s Robot musical definitely deserved to win a bafta, it's Rosalie Minnitt ! We discuss her many phone accessories, her obsession with The Meg 2 and her (very rational) fear of bedbugs. Who is Mr Fantasy? Why did her cab driver try to marry her? Why is Dylan looking at us like that? All these questions and more answered in this episode of Privacy Settings, on FUBAR Radio. Guest Bio: Rosalie Minnitt is the creator of the critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show, Clementine, featured in The Telegraph’s Funniest Comedy Shows of Fringe 2024 and The Guardian’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2023 – presented by BIGHEAD Comedy Bridgerton-meets-Gen-Z-Jane-Austen-on-Adderall.” ★★★★★ Fringe Biscuit Lady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find The One. When her latest beau goes missing, Clementine embarks on a hilariously unhinged quest to solve the mystery of her ill fortune. But with neither sense nor sensibility, will our romantic heroine find love in time? Set roughly “in the past”, this is a story about sickly sisters, self-love and Sylvanian Families. Bonnets at the ready, ladies, for the debut character comedy show of the (Scorpio) season. Find tickets to Rosalie's shows here. Host: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Rosalie Minnitt Producer: Hugh Smiley
Stevie Martin has probably forgotten that we changed her voicemail message... but we haven't! Joining Will today is comedian, actor and the woman facing the wrong way down the tunnel of life, its Stevie Martin! We go through Stevie's screentime including their weirdly large amount of time spent on the clock app, her search history (in which we find out if Northern Ireland is part of Britain) and look at a picture of a hole in her notes app. Guest Bio: Stevie Martin ( Taskmaster, Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown ) has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show. It's like her online stuff but she'll be on a stage and you can't pause her to get a snack (meats?). Also you have to sit in a specific room to watch it (please don’t bring your meats to this room). Check out www.steviemarin.com for tour dates Also click here to help student comedians go to the Edinburgh fringe! Host: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Stevie Martin Producer: Hugh Smiley
Max Fosh calls Mr Beast (maybe), reveals his embarrassing search history and fails to explain why donkey's have crosses on their backs. Youtuber and comedian @MaxFosh joins Will Sebag-Montefiore to go through his phone and expose his grubby little secrets. Max opens up about his first ever brand deal, his daily average screentime (long enough to watch his last 23 videos) and why he felt it was ok to steal our idea for this show, 5 years before we made it. Max joined us just before his viral Sidemen Charity Match Yellow card moment! In Max's Dms we find out that someone has messaged him 637 days in a row asking to be in a video, but when we try to call him... he doesn't answer. Sorry Hdoycey! Max also speaks to us about his relationship with his phone describing it as "terrible". The terrifying addiction of short form content is worrying, says Fosh, but that may be the "pot calling the kettle black". Guest Bio: Maxi Fosh is an English YouTuber and comedian. As of March 2026, his YouTube channel has over 4.93 million subscribers. Fosh's YouTube channel has amassed more than 4 million subscribers, and includes "silly" pranks and jokes – as well as other comedic content. The channel was started on 13 January 2016 and posted its inaugural video on 18 October 2017, which started a series called "StreetSmart" (the channel's name at the time) where Fosh would interview people on the streets. In May 2022, Fosh placed a large sign reading "Welcome to Luton", visible from the approach path for Gatwick Airport, to trick arriving travellers into thinking they were instead at Luton Airport, triggering reactions from local news and social media. Being noticed by the media, Fosh made several appearances on TV and radio, although some people criticised the prank as having caused undue stress for arriving passengers. Fosh had use of the land on which the sign was placed for six weeks, and said that renting the land and materials for the sign cost more than £4000. In 2025, Fosh obtained a symbolic death certificate from the unrecognised micronation Principality of Seborga as part of a satirical video project intended to test whether such documentation could be used to obtain a refund for a ticket from an airline. The video, which was uploaded on 30 June, documented his visit with Seborga's head of state, a staged funeral, and the submission of the certificate to the airline. Although the airline began reviewing the refund request, Fosh ultimately discontinued the process after receiving legal advice against pursuing the claim further. In September 2025, Fosh, in a bathtub, sailed across the Celtic Sea, from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly. The idea had been based on a drawing he had made at the age of six; it was of him "in a bath tub sailing the seas." He had set sail from Sennen Cove, Cornwall at 7:30 BST and arrived in Hugh Town 9 hours later at 16:00 BST. Prior to the voyage, he had titled the boat, Billy the Bathtub Boat; then, upon arrival at Hugh Town, he gifted it to a 10-year-old.[28] Later that year, he would upload a 2-part YouTube video on it; part one on December 11, then part two on December 14. [Source: Wikipedia] Host: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Max Fosh Producer: Hugh Smiley
Peter Rugman shows us thicc goblins, cursed paddington bear videos and the essence of whimsy Joining Will Sebag-Montefiore is comedian, actor and star of the Nonstick Pans, Peter Rugman ! Peter Rugman can't seem to stop googling if Will can leave his wiff for petey, his photos app is full of Baldur's Gate lore , thicc goblins and his many lookalikes and he's terrified of robot Paddington Bear hosting the Baftas. Peter also tries to guess video game release years, regal as us of his adventures trying to find Star Fox merch and pontificates on the balance between grief and whimsy. Guest Bio: Born in the north of England, Peter Rugman grew up in a house brimming with eclectic music; from Rock n’ roll to Barbershop, from Gregorian Chant to Jazz. He has always been a performer whether it be doing silly voices, making music with his brother or singing enthusiastically with his mum in the kitchen. In December 2018 - after years of writing, performing and teaching himself to play any instrument he could get his hands on – he formed The NonStick Pans . The release of their debut album Nineteen Sixty Four was met with critical acclaim and inspired a growing, devoted fan base who appreciate the band for their melodic, retro arrangements and tight, California-inspired harmonies. The size of the band is completely scalable and songs can be covered from as little as a single guitar and voice, up to a five-piece full band to track. In addition to the Pans, Peter is an accomplished actor, with appearances in Netflix’s The Alienist (2017) and Amazon Prime’s Truth Seekers (2020). He also performed in The West End in the Olivier award winning play The Ferryman (2017). Peter is also a stand-up comedian and a founding member of Improv troupe Pinch Punch.
Kyrah Gray joins tippy and tism, otherwise known as Will and Producer Hugh to teach us about Fruit Love Island, the evils of phone snatching and how to become a voice actor. Kyrah has a brand new show at the Soho Theatre Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th of April. Get tickets here. Kyrah spent 6 hours and 24 mins on her phone on monday, enough time to cycle (5 hours and 25 mins) to the East Anglian Railway museum and spend roughly the recommended time exploring their exhibits. (The museum has a wide collection of locomotives and rolling stock, some of which are fully restored, three are converted into Thomas, Percy and Toby replicas). This was written by producer Hugh, who is definitely not autistic. After this we dive into Kyrah's notesapp where we find a new term for creeps who sexualise fruit with AI. Wait people do that? Yes. It's called Fruit Love Island and it's terrible. Anyway we need find out if Bananito will break from his initial couple with Watermelina and be with his true love PinaPina! Guest Bio: Comedian, actress and presenter Kyrah Gray began her comedy career in 2019 and has been making waves on the circuit ever since. Kyrah has secured impressive gigs across the UK, and in 2023 she graced the prestigious O2 Arena stage as part of Mo Gilligan’s Black British Takeover. She has also supported Axel Blake, Tom Davis, Ziwe, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Romesh Ranganathan, Celeste Barber, Jamali Maddix, Russell Kane and others on tour. Beyond live performances, Kyrah’s talent on screen has led to her hosting the comedy dating series Gagging for It, one of four shows selected as Sky’s first ever Digital Shorts. She also fronted her own Comedy Central six-part series Dating Horror Stories, performing the lead role. Kyrah has performed for Comedy Central Live and BBC 1Xtra’s Comedy Gala, with her stand-up clips reaching over 20 million views on TikTok. She has starred in Netflix’s YouTube sketch ‘What Would You Do?’ with Harry Pinero, appeared in multiple Channel 4.0 series, and featured in Nines’ Crop Circle 2 film. Kyrah’s skilful comedic voice has landed her a seat in the writers’ room for hit shows Bad Education and Rosie Jones’ Out of Order, as well as developing her own scripts and a podcast. The future is bright for this charismatic and captivating performer. Host: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Kyrah Gray Producer: Hugh Smiley
Ben Pope, the founder of Team Helmet, definitely absolutely loves his phone... Joining Will today is comedian, writer and the only stand up comedian that we can definitely confirm has read at least 1 book, its Ben Pope! Ben Pope has only actually had a smartphone since 2019 and is therefore still working it all out. His photos app is a collection of whacky random things he's found and his screentime is one of the lowest we have ever seen. Ben pope joins us just before his filming of his new special The Cut, on April 9th, tickets here. Guest Bio: Ben Pope is a stand-up comedian, bookseller, writer and comedy performer. He has been doing stand-up for over a decade (as an act and MC), gigging regularly across the UK, and taking a host of critically-acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe - including the solo stand-up hours Baby Sasquatch (2018), Dancing Bear (2019) and most recently The Cut (2025) which received rave four-star reviews from The Scotsman, Evening Standard and The Telegraph, and was nominated for NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy. His YouTube specials Mr Big Stuff (2022) and Holy Cow (2024) have been viewed 56k times and counting. In 2023 he took Holy Cow on his first nationwide tour around the UK and NZ, including a run at London’s Soho Theatre. Not to brag, but Joe Lycett said it was ‘excellent.’ In 2025 he took The Cut on a new 14-date tour of the UK. Ben has written for The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4) and DMS Are Open (Radio 4), and has appeared on Comedy Central’s Achievement Unlocked, Dave’s Comedy Guide to Life and the BBC New Comedy Award on Radio 4 Extra. He’s also opened for Simon Amstell, Nick Mohammed (Mr Swallow), Kieran Hodgson, Jazz Emu, Max & Ivan, David Elms and Alex Kealy on tour. In his spare time (haha) he manages Review, an independent bookshop in Peckham. Ben has largely tried to keep his bookselling and comedy lives separate - but in 2025 he started posting a series of comedy reels about books. These have now been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on TikTok and Instagram. He runs Ben’s Book Club - a live book club comedy show - at the Bill Murray in Angel, and co-runs Comedians Do Poems at Review with comedian Amy Matthews. Ben’s prose has appeared in the Bookseller, the Idler and Inkling Magazines, and his newsletter Lo! can be subscribed to now - it features illustrations by Will Hughes. Host: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Ben Pope Producer: Hugh Smiley
What if the Traitors was about something not very algorithm friendly? Cecily Hitchcock pitches Will Sebag-Montefiore her idea for a brand new Claudia Winkleman show... Joining the show today is comedian, actor and baritone singer Cecily Hitchcock! The two go through her bizarre hometown of Crambourne, Cecily's creative idea for a new hit TV show and her fascination for weird old jellies. Want to see what Big Bird would look when crossed with a Teletubby? Cecily Hitchcock made sure to show us with her incredibly cursed Facebook market place. Guest Bio: Cecily Hitchcock is a comedy siren, crowd enchantress & heckler annihilator. Her unique mix of outlandish anecdotes and off-beat observations have gained traction both online and on stage. Cecily is an accomplished live M.C and her sketches and stand up videos have amassed over 15 million views on social media and have been featured on Ladbible, The Sidemen & Brewdog. “Outstanding” – The Independent “Hot” – Katherine Ryan Check out Cecily's work here: https://www.instagram.com/cechitch/ Check out Cecily's Work In Progress show here . Host: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Cecily Hitchcock Producer: Hugh Smiley
Daisy Doris May wants the longest beard ever and is kind enough to teach Will some Manchester chat up lines! Joining Will today is Character comedian, drag king and the artist formerly known as Fidddddly Bob Wood-ley its Daisy Doris May! Daisy loses her phone so often she's turned up with a phone that isn't hers... It's her partners old one. But don't worry we still managed to go through her notesapp sketches and her whatsapp group chats. We even get an exclusive read through of their first all characters included sketch. Steve Porters, HÄNS OFF and The Divine Karen Moonstone all being interviewed by Daisy Doris May (played by Will Sebag-Montefiore) You can find ticket's to Daisy's March and April shows here . Guest Bio: Daisy Doris May is a drag king, writer, and performer known for bold, character-driven comedy rooted in queerness and identity. Her acclaimed sketch acts - Steve Porters , HÄNS OFF and The Divine Karen Moonstone - have cemented her reputation as a rising comedy talent, with comparisons to the next Catherine Tate. Since graduating from ArtsEd , Daisy has worked across theatre, TV, cabaret, and film for over a decade. Her screen credits include Sex Education, Professor T, The Last Kingdom, Genius, and most recently, the upcoming Downton Abbey film. She is also the narrator of Channel 4’s First Dates and the voice of KISS FM . Discover more of her voiceover work HERE . Her live credits include solo residencies at Soho Theatre , tour support for Hannah Gadsby at the London Palladium , and a long-running spot at The Box with her queer cabaret collective, HÄUS OF DONS . At the Edinburgh Fringe , Daisy performed her solo shows How to Flirt: The TED XXX Talk and How to Mate: The Second TED XXX Talk to sold-out audiences and rave reviews. She recently completed a run at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival , where she was nominated for Best Comedy 2025. Daisy was the winner of MAN UP (Europe’s largest Drag King competition), winner of Screenshot 2023 , and a finalist at Bristol Comedy Festival 2025 . Daisy has just finished her sold out, five star–reviewed debut UK tour this autumn with her show BIG NIGHT OUT, fresh from her third Edinburgh Fringe.
Comedian, content creator and the mind behind straight male fashion, otherwise known as the overshirt, Ali Woods. Has Ali Woods googled anything other then football? It's time to find out! Ali and Will discuss AI in comedy, why you shouldn't care about screentime and Ali's failed sketches. Ali has a relatively average screen time of 8 hours a day, but is confident that we shouldn't care, you're welcome Mahatma! Make sure to follow @aliwoodsgigs on Instagram and TikTok, and of course go to aliwoodsgigs.com for tour dates. This episode also features an unusually large amount of chat about Jeffrey Epstein, do with that what you will... Guest Bio: Ali Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. After a second sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2023, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’, whose sensitivity and genuine interest in men’s mental health gives him a great perspective on the modern ‘lad’ culture which often features in his comedy. Ali is that wonderful blend of comedy with a heart, speaking on topics such as football, the environment, and many social causes close to his heart. Hots: Will Sebag-Montefiore Guest: Ali Woods Producer: Hugh Smiley
