S4 E28: CHRISTIAN COOKE

This week we're joined by someone with a lot (almost too much) to say, which makes him a perfect guest. Comedian and broadcaster Lee Peart covers a worrying amount of ground including his route into comedy, how Bottoms Up, his wine podcast with Alan Carr, came to life and the correct pronunciation of his surname. There's also (somehow) time for him to create a questionable alter-ego, explain how he tries to healthy on and off stage, and discuss the time he "saved a life" at Pure Gym. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and GoHub founder Jaz Hutchins joins us to discuss his journey to creating the UK's professional acting workshop. He discusses being inspired rather than intimidated by your peers and how the people around you can be one of the most important factors in any walk of life.Along the way there are also shoutouts to a questionable former colleague and a youth basketball coach who helped shape Jaz's path in their opposing approaches to self-improvement. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest guest has range. From appearances in some of the biggest biopics of all time, to starring in Wolf Alice videos and finding the time to perfect roly polys Lucy Boyton has it all. And every last inch of those talents (and the embarrassing mishaps/ crossed wires along the way) are covered in this week's podcast. Lucy, Dave and George look back on her career so far and discuss how she readied herself for stepping into the worlds of Queen and The Beatles and how she adapts when her schedule doesn't say "act in a massive film about one of the most successful bands in history".She also explains how she physically and mentally prepares for different characters and how Game Of Thrones fans have helped her understand her upcoming part in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by actor/ writer/ Overcompensating creator model/ Mary Beth Barone's muse Benito Skinner (aka Benny Drama). As well as looking back on his journey behind and in front of the camera, we discuss the genetics that made him an "athletic powerhouse" and his mission to be physically "unstoppable". There's also a chance for Benito to recall an experience at the Barbie premiere that he wanted to leave LA forever through embarrassment. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Two actors and a rugby player join a zoom call' sounds like the start of a really rubbish joke, but it's actually the beginning of a very special conversation.Join ex England rugby international and RFU Injured Players Foundation ambassador Topsy Ojo and Knight of The Seven Kingdoms stars Henry Ashton and Peter Claffey as they discuss the challenges of elite sport and the importance of having options when the ability to compete comes to an end.They also (obviously) discuss the ultimate starting 15 from the Game Of Thrones universe and Peter "fan-girls" over some of the highlights from Topsy's career.Topsy Ojo is an Ambassador for the RFU Injured Players Foundation, an official charity of England Rugby that supports players at all levels of the game, from grassroots to professional, who have sustained a life-changing injury while playing rugby in England.Thankfully life-changing injuries are extremely rare in rugby, but if they do happen on the pitch, the IPF can support a player and their family for life if needed. Find out more about the Injured Players Foundation here: www.RFUIPF.org.ukFollow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and George are joined by long-time friend of Before The Lights Christian Cooke for a catch-up that covers some series ground. From "mastering" chess for a role to the extremes Christian put himself through to direct and star in 2023's Embers, they explore the highs and lows of his mental and physical health throughout his career... which also includes the time he punched a marble table, twice. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and Josh sit down with Oscar nominated screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns to explore the challenges of balancing mental and physical health when your job involves sitting at a desk on your own... a lot! Along the way they also uncover a Scottish sporting dynasty, an unexpected alter-ego and the secret behind Krysty's mum tweaking the ending of her ground-breaking film 1917. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dave and George are joined by Tom Glynn-Carney for a career-spanning chat that can generally be plotted out by a series of extreme haircuts. From The King ("doormat mullet"), to House of The Dragon ("the blonde face-lift") and beyond (eg Rialto's "bleach blonde barnet") Tom says it's a miracle he's still got hair after a career of transformations. The episode also gives 2019's Tolkien an incredible amount of air time, including one of the best stories about Lord Of The Rings you ever likely to hear, and that's really not overselling it. Along the way Tom also discusses how Bryan Cranston helped create a "perfect" atmosphere behind-the-scenes on All My Sons and the trip to New York that almost made him miss the show's finale. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dave and George are joined by award winning screenwriter Jack Rooke, who quickly derails the show into a slightly more fitness-oriented version of Loose Women.Along the way they discuss Jack's ability to embrace "cocking up", the importance of testing jokes outside of traditional writing rooms and new found approach to fitness. There's also, of course, time to find out why Jack ended up texting his agent covered in sick after a "disastrous" gig on a boat, and how he's hoping to make the arts more accessible for the next generation of creatives.Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg James joins Dave and George to reflect on his recent 1,000km cycle for Comic Relief and how the team at Before The Lights helped him achieve something he'll "never do again". With Greg "only just feeling normal" after the challenge, the conversation leads from Greg coming up with the idea for Radio 1's Longest Ride through to the moment he crossed the finish line with the help of training secrets and behind-the-scenes insight. Follow us on Instagram: @beforethelightsuk.Head to beforethelights.co.uk to apply for membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights.Follow us on Instagram for updates on all aspects of the club.You can also click here to apply for Before The Lights membership.This episode was recorded at Fiction Studios, situated at Before The Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.