Episode 4 - Amy Jenkins

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan talks to actress Tamzin Outhwaite. Tamzin talks about what it was like to say goodbye to her character Mel on EastEnders, creativity during lockdown - including how her family got involved in acting and filming of the recent YouTube series Dun Breedin - plus how she plans to spend a year celebrating turning 50.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan talks to impressionist, actress and singer Kate Robbins about starting out in soap Crossroads, inventing voices for Spitting Image and popping up in her daughter Emily Atack’s new sketch show.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan talks to actor Jimmy Akingbola, currently starring in Idris Elba's comedy In the Long Run and ITV's Kate and Koji. He's also the founder of TriForce Creative Network, which helps provide opportunities for diverse talent.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan talks to actor Mina Anwar, star of stage and screen, about her career. Mina talks about her joy at adapting Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine, how she was told diversity was a bandwagon, and how she's never seen her background as a barrier to the arts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Broadcaster and writer Yasmeen Khan talks to comedian Sindhu Vee about the British comedy circuit, the expectations she had on her as a young woman, Western vs Indian parenting and her beautiful and complex relationship with her mother. Contains Strong Language  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan chats to actress Hayley Tamaddon, who has starred in Emmerdale, Coronation Street and more. Hayley talks about post natal depression, having therapy, owning her Persian identity and turning her hand to writing.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan chats to actor and director Reece Dinsdale, known for starring in sitcom Home to Roost, critically acclaimed drama Threads, ID and much more. A wide ranging open and engaging conversation covering acting, body dysmorphia, grief and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Broadcaster and writer Yasmeen Khan in conversation with actress Sunetra Sarker, talking about her roles in No Angels, Ackley Bridge, Casualty and beyond, plus what it was like to grow up as a British Asian Scouser.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan talks to actor Youssef Kerkour, star of Channel 4 comedy Home and drama Baghdad Central. They talking about acting, being typecast and the making of Home.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan talks to writer Amy Jenkins about her cult hit 90s BBC series,This Life. Hear the story of the journey to creating Anna, Milly, Egg, Miles and Warren.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.