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The Proper Class Podcast

The Proper Class Podcast

Laura Checkley & Hannah Chissick

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Proper Class Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Proper Class Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Proper Class Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Proper Class Podcast - 3.8 - Kellie Shirley

3.8 - Kellie Shirley

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06/22/23 • 49 min

This week's guest is the wonderfully talented and all round lovely human, actor and writer Kellie Shirley. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and In the Long Run star about watching Crystal Palace, Anthony Hopkins and the importance of finding - and clinging to - your people.

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The Proper Class Podcast - 3.7 - Fraser Ayres

3.7 - Fraser Ayres

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06/15/23 • 51 min

Laura and Hannah chat to actor, writer, director and founder of the incredible TriForce Creative Network, Fraser Ayres. They discuss car boot sales, being 'chippy but hopeful' and breaking barriers of privilege - with the help of booze.

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The Proper Class Podcast - 3.6 - Stephen Wight

3.6 - Stephen Wight

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06/08/23 • 52 min

This week, Laura and Hannah talk to super talented actor Stephen Wight. The Screw and Bluestone 42 star talks about growing up on the Isle of Wight, having just yourself to fall back on and how avoiding detention for jumping the lunch queue led to a career as an actor. And thank goodness it did! Lucky us.

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The Proper Class Podcast - 3.5 - Ola Labib

3.5 - Ola Labib

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06/01/23 • 53 min

Laura and Hannah chat to comedian Ola Labib in this week's episode. They discuss the need for a fallback career and the fear of the money running out, being the hospital jester and the pressure of the Sudanese Whats App Group.

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The Proper Class Podcast - 3.4 - Louisa Lytton

3.4 - Louisa Lytton

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05/25/23 • 46 min

Brilliantly talented actress Louisa Lytton is this week's podcast guest. Laura and Hannah talk to the Eastenders and Strictly star about playing kerbs, being typecast with a working-class accent and being voted 'Sexiest Female Soap Star' at just 16. Yikes.

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The Proper Class Podcast - 3.3 - Stephen Bailey

3.3 - Stephen Bailey

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05/18/23 • 52 min

Laura and Hannah's guest this week is the hilarious comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey. They dig deep into class imbalance in the arts, 'poor people croquet' and Stephen's love of cheap rosé in the local.


Please get in touch with us at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you.


Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast


Tune in next week and keep it classy.



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The Proper Class Podcast - 3.1 - Susan Wokoma

3.1 - Susan Wokoma

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05/04/23 • 53 min

Laura and Hannah are back for series 3! In this cracking first episode, they talk to the talented actor, writer and director Susan Wokoma. They discuss competition winning, the importance of teachers who believe in you and the wonder that was Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, RIP.


Please get in touch with us at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you.


Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast


Tune in next week and keep it classy.



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The Proper Class Podcast - 2.11 - Scroobius Pip

2.11 - Scroobius Pip

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07/21/22 • 53 min

In this penultimate episode of series two, Laura and Hannah talk to actor, podcaster, spoken word poet and hip hop artist Scroobius Pip. They talk about how hard it can be to stay in the arts without financial backing, reminisce over sneaking into nightclubs through the back door and discuss the importance of keeping true to your roots, however your life evolves.


Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you.


Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast



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The Proper Class Podcast - 2.9 - Kayleigh Llewellyn

2.9 - Kayleigh Llewellyn

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07/07/22 • 64 min

This week Hannah and Laura talk to the multi-talented, glorious, BAFTA winning writer, Kayleigh Llewellyn. They discuss how money affects access to mental health support, the importance of seeing your stories on screen and of course those beautiful BAFTA’s.


Please get in touch with Hannah and Laura at [email protected] - we really love to hear from you.


Also do follow us on Instagram @theproperclasspodcast



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The Proper Class Podcast - 3.9 - Ed Byrne

3.9 - Ed Byrne

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07/06/23 • 49 min

In the final episode of another awesome series of The Proper Class Podcast, Laura and Hannah talk to writer, actor and all round comedy legend, Ed Byrne. They talk about the stigma attached to appearing clever at school, growing up in between two classes, and being a runner-up on Blind Date, missing out on a lunch date in sunny Cambridge. Never mind, eh Ed.


Thank you for tuning in to series 3 - it's been a blast.


Stay in touch: email us on [email protected] and follow us on Insta @theproperclasspodcast.


See you for series 4.


Keep it classy.

Laura and Hannah xx



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How many episodes does The Proper Class Podcast have?

The Proper Class Podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does The Proper Class Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy, Podcasts, Sport, Education, Arts and Theatre.

What is the most popular episode on The Proper Class Podcast?

The episode title '3.8 - Kellie Shirley' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Proper Class Podcast?

The average episode length on The Proper Class Podcast is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Proper Class Podcast released?

Episodes of The Proper Class Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Proper Class Podcast?

The first episode of The Proper Class Podcast was released on Sep 15, 2021.

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