The Robert Lane Creative Careers Podcast

David Elms

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:14 GMT

This episode features a conversation with actor, improviser, writer and stand-up comedian David Elms.

David currently performs his improvised one-man show 'David Elms Describes A Room' monthly at the Free Association Theatre, and reprised his role as Mr. Swallow's beleaguered director, Goldsworth, in 'Mr Swallow's Christmas Carol...ish' at the Soho Theatre, Christmas 2022. His short film 'Regular', written, directed and scored by David and starring Tim Key and Laura Marling, aired on Channel Four as part of Random Acts in 2017. At the Fringe, he has been well received with his three solo shows as well as for roles in hit shows 'Mr Swallow The Musical', 'Adam Riches is Coach Coach', and 'Mr Swallow: Houdini'. On TV, David played series regular Clive in Channel 5's semi-improvised sitcom 'Borderline'.

In 2025, David Elms enjoyed an outstanding and critically acclaimed run of his show, 'David Elms Describes a Room,' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show garnered multiple four- and five-star reviews, including high praise from THE GUARDIAN, which called it: "An object(less) lesson in the transcendent power of collective imagining...a lovely, skilful and understated hour of extempore comedy."

https://www.davidelmsdescribesaroom.com/

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Performance dates and recent news

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:22:09 GMT

Some updates on recent bits of news and info about upcoming performances

15th March

Improv Wolves at Wednesbury Library

23rd March

The Black Swan, York solo music show

26th March

Quarter Acoustic Music Club, South Lanarkshire solo music show

27th March

Edinburgh Folk Club supporting Alastair McDonald

28th March

Topic Folk Club, Bradford supporting Joe Topping

19th April

Improv Wolves at The Windmill Centre, Deddington, near Banbury

04th May

Improv Wolves at The Nags Head, Burntwood for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

25th May

Improv Wolves at Stafford Gatehouse

29th June

Improv Wolves at Swan Theatre, Worcester

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Soldier

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:10:36 GMT

Robert reads something he wrote about creativity. Originally written for his mailing list/blog https://robertlane.substack.com/

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Track breakdown: Somewhere in the Dark

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:46:14 GMT

Breakdown of the elements I recorded for my song Somewhere in the Dark from the album Homeworking

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Tom Besford

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:28:27 GMT

Tom has worked on English Folk Expo since its inception in 2012. In January 2018 he took on the newly created role of Chief Executive. During this time, Tom has overseen the expansion of the organisation, creating the artist mentoring programmes, developing industry training activity, launching the Official Folk Albums Chart, creating EFEx Digital and Folk Talk Academy, joining Manchester Folk Festival with EFEx, starting Rochdale Folk Festival, producing newly commissioned touring work, applying for charitable status, recruiting a first board and building the team.

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Oliver Senton

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:59:48 GMT

Oliver Senton is an actor who has appeared in most forms of live and recorded work, from the mainstream (RSC, Chichester, Mamma Mia!, BBC Radio, TV staples like EastEnders, Casualty and Hollyoaks) to the highly alternative (work with Helen Chadwick, Nigel Charnock and the KLF; as a founder member of performance trio IROQIM; with Ken Campbell – from the 24-hour play cycle The Warp to esoteric impro troupe The School Of Night; and most extensively in recent years with Alan Lane and Slung Low). He is a founder member of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, teaches and leads workshops, directs, translates and improvises.

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Gina Lyons

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:19:48 GMT

Gina Lyons is a producer with more than 18 years’ experience working in British comedy entertainment and scripted comedy. In 2018, she produced the pilot for In My Skin, which won a BAFTA Cymru award for Television Drama. More recently, she produced the BBC3 pilot for Dreaming Whilst Black (2021), which won creator Adjani Salmon a BAFTA for Emerging Talent: Fiction at the Television Craft Awards 2022.

https://twitter.com/GinaLyons

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Matt Lipsey

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:21:08 GMT

Matt Lipsey is a TV director who has worked on such fantastic comedy shows as Ted Lasso, Inside No. 9, Intelligence, Saxondale, Little Britain, Psychoville and Upstart Crow.

He chats to Robert about collaboration, building a career in TV and working with writers and actors including Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Steve Coogan. He also discusses the importance of having a life outside of work.

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Dr. Randal Pinkett

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:13:54 GMT

Dr. Randal Pinkett, author of DATA-DRIVEN DEI, is an entrepreneur, innovator, and DEI expert. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, a global research, training, and data analytics firm whose mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.

An international public speaker, Dr. Pinkett is the author or co-author of Black Faces in High Places, Black Faces in White Places, Campus CEO, and No-Money Down CEO. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Rutgers University; an M.S. in computer science from the University of Oxford; and an M.S in electrical engineering, plus an MBA and Ph.D. from MIT. The first African American to receive a Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University, he was inducted into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame as a high jumper, long jumper, sprinter, and captain of the Rutgers men’s track and field team. Dr. Pinkett was also the Season 4 winner of the reality television show, The Apprentice.

https://www.randalpinkett.com

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The Validation Goblin

Wed, 31 May 2023 12:24:22 GMT

This episode of the podcast features my thoughts about something a I call “The Validation Goblin”

It was originally a blog post on my ko-fi page with is a place where I share thought pieces like this as well as work in progress and other bits and pieces.

It’s also a platform where people can support me by sending over tips and donations on a one-off or monthly basis.

Take a look at ko-fi.com/robertlanemusic to find out more.

You can also join my brand new mailing list to get the latest news about projects I’m working on and receive more of this kind of thing. Join at robertlanemusic.co.uk

Thanks

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Robert Lane's Little Shorts; Online Meditation Session

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:13:53 GMT

Take a few moments to be calm...

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Kevin Kelly

Wed, 17 May 2023 18:08:21 GMT

This episode of the podcast features a conversation with Kevin Kelly, senior maverick at Wired Magazine and author of multiple best-selling books about the future of technology. He’s also the originator of the 1000 true fans theory.

His newest book, Excellent Advice for Living, is a collection of 450 modern proverbs for a pretty good life.

https://kk.org/

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I'm a bit much

Tue, 16 May 2023 23:36:39 GMT

This episode of the podcast features reflections on being passionate about several different creative pursuits. It was originally a blog post on my ko-fi page with is a place where I share thought pieces like this as well as work in progress and other bits and pieces.

It’s also a platform where people can support me by sending over tips and donations on a one-off or monthly basis.

Take a look at ko-fi.com/robertlanemusic to find out more.

You can also join my brand new mailing list to get the latest news about projects I’m working on and receive more of this kind of thing.

Thanks

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Lucy Trodd

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:15:19 GMT

Robert chats to actor, writer, singer and improviser Lucy Trodd about her work with Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, a baptism of fire with Ken Campbell, writing with Susan Harrison and parenting as a creative.

https://lucytrodd.com

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Robert Lane's Little Shorts; Two Tom Baker

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:02:46 GMT

In this episode Robert shares Two Tom Baker, an episode of Robert Lane's Little Shorts.

It's a story about meeting a hero, embracing the things you loved as a child and accepting that fitting in isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

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Garrett Wall

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:55:04 GMT

Robert chats to voice actor, singer, lyricist & composer for TV and cinema, Garrett Wall. They discuss songwriting, keeping his band Track Dogs together for 17 years and voice acting in Spanish.

http://trackdogsmusic.com

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Time to Leave Social Media?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:52:42 GMT

Is it time to leave social media for good? Is it helping me share the stuff I create or just making me feel competitive and unhappy...

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Bity Booker

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:11:31 GMT

Robert chats to Bity Booker, an Italian/Australian psych-folk singer songwriter and illustrator based in London.

https://www.bitybooker.com/index.html

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Laurence Saunders

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:54:16 GMT

Robert talks to actor Laurence Saunders about auditions, the different types of acting work he's done and what being a creative with kids means for choosing work.

https://twitter.com/MrLSaunders

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Minnie Birch

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 16:30:43 GMT

Robert speaks to singer songwriter Minnie Birch about subjects including songwritng, putting on shows and health challenges.

You can find Minnie at minniebirch.co.uk

Robert is at robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Updates; New album and pre-order campaign, new Little Shorts podcast

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:51:57 GMT

A round up of current projects including my new album Homeworking which you can pre-order now here https://robertlane.bandcamp.com/album/homeworking

plus Robert Lane's Little Shorts, a new collection of things I've written

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Updates; music gig, comedy improv gig, podcasts, dealing with rejection

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:36:42 GMT

A round up of recent news and some waffle about a music and comedy improv gigs, podcasting and dealing with rejection as a creative.

Neighbourhood Sessions https://www.facebook.com/neighbourhoodsessions

Tom Speight

https://www.tomspeightmusic.com/

Hedara

https://www.facebook.com/hedaramusic

Birmingham Improv

https://birminghamimprov.com

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Pete Strauss

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:59:00 GMT

Robert talks to Pete Strauss, Exec Producer at BBC Studios Audio. Co-Creator and Head Writer of The Stand Up Sketch Show.

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Alex Nicholson-Evans

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:56:19 GMT

Alex Nicholson-Evans is Founder & Director of Living For The Weekend, the company behind Birmingham Cocktail Weekend, Birmingham Wine Weekend and soon to launch Birmingham Restaurant Festival. Alex is the former Commercial Director of Birmingham Museums and has kept connected with the cultural sector since leaving BMT, through her work as a commercial consultant.

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Updates; gigs, improv, acting auditions and self tapes, should I make physical copies of my music

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:27:47 GMT

A round up of recent news and some waffle about gigs, improv, acting auditions and self tapes and pondering if should I make physical copies of my music...

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Mark Bowsher

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:55:51 GMT

Robert chats to writer and film maker Mark Bowsher

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Iona Lane

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:54:45 GMT

Robert talks to singer songwriter Iona Lane (no relation) ahead of the release of her new album Hallival. They discuss songwriting and recording, the beauty of jobs outside of music and the hardest parts of being an independent musician.

www.ionalane.com

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Updates, little wins, new song, podcast editing, feeling down

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:31:39 GMT

A round up of recent news and some waffle about little wins, a new song, podcast editing, Pink Floyd, guitar club, feeling down and sharing wonderful work by other people.

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Richard Miller

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:21:50 GMT

Robert talks to writer and director Richard Miller about filmmaking and his recent feature Repeat starring Charlotte Ritchie, Tom England and Nina Wadia

bodyinthebox.com

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Spotify vs Neil Young and a round up of my news this week

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:44:21 GMT

In this episode I discuss a recent news story that may have a major impact on creatives. Plus I share some updates about my new song and a new way to support me and my creative endeavours.

Should Spotify and ask wether Spotify should continue to host Joe Rogan, whatever the views expressed on his show? Or are Neil Young and Joni Mitchell right to boycott Spotify in response to what they see as the spread of dangerous misinformation? I find this one tricky, what do you think? There's lots of reasons for musicians to want to leave Spotify, and what about all the other social media and streaming platforms, are they our friends or are they taking advantage of our creativity...

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Robert Valentine

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 17:24:17 GMT

Robert talks to writer, director and producer Robert Valentine. https://robertvalentine.net/home/about/ http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/

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Izzy Mant

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:28:40 GMT

Robert chats to writer, comedian and producer/story producer of TV comedy drama Izzy Mant about her stand up, script writing and work on shows including Peep Show and The Windsors. https://www.izzymant.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Susan Harrison

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:28:26 GMT

Robert chats to actor, comedian, writer and improviser Susan Harrison about making your own work, collaborating and the pros and cons of online improv gigs. https://susanharrisoncharacters.com/

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Samuel Dixon

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:54:41 GMT

Robert chats to songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Samuel Dixon. Samuel talks about writing songs with artists including Sia and Adele, creativity in lockdown and his career so far.

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Peter Lloyd

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:18:56 GMT

Robert talks to Peter Lloyd, series producer of BBC Drama Doctors.

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Tom Mayhew

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:30:20 GMT

Robert talks to comedian and writer Tom Mayhew about his BBC Radio 4 show, being a working class creative and the future of stand up gigs. https://twitter.com/TomMayhew

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Pippa Evans

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:35:21 GMT

Robert chats to improviser, performer and writer Pippa Evans about her new book Improv Your Life and her work with Olivier Award winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. www.pippaevans.com

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Phil Simpson

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:02:48 GMT

Robert chats to booking agent and music publisher Phil Simpson about new ventures, the importance of songs and songwriters and the future of live music. www.twitter.com/philsimpson

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Charlie Dinkin

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:12:29 GMT

Robert talks to comedy writer, director and producer Charlie Dinkin about creativity, comedy, reviews, success and making your own work. www.twitter.com/CharlieDinkin www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Marc Willcox

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:22:24 GMT

Robert talks to Marc Willcox, Technical Producer for BBC Comedy & Music about virtual audiences, pushing cutting edge technology to the limits, microphones and The Beatles. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Linda Thompson TV Writer

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:36:14 GMT

Robert talks to TV Writer Linda Thompson about her career and experiences writing for BBC TV Dramas including Doctors. www.twitter.com/LindaThoMiller www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Michael Simkins

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 23:08:54 GMT

Robert talks to actor and writer Michael Simkins about his career, the current and future state of the industry and how playing cricket and collecting Gilbert and Sullivan memorabilia lead to some great acting gigs.

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Mark Catley

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:01:54 GMT

Robert talks to double BAFTA Award winning writer and producer Mark Catley about working on TV shows including Eastenders and Casualty, handling criticism and how lockdown has affected creativity. www.twitter.com/dukeofbeeston www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Ella Watts

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:26:37 GMT

On the latest episode of the podcast Robert talks to BBC Studios Podcast producer Ella Watts about audio drama podcasts, creativity, trying not to second guess what others are thinking and how ADHD can influence a media career. https://twitter.com/GejWatts www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Mike Fenton Stevens

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:29:18 GMT

Robert chats to actor Mike Fenton Stevens about creativity and his work on stage and screen, as well as his podcast My Time Capsule. Mike talks about working on such legendary TV shows as Only Fools and Horses, One Foot in the Grave and Mr Bean and shares some audition tricks. https://twitter.com/fentonstevens www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Steve Hughes

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:36:15 GMT

Robert talks to director Steve Hughes about his work on TV dramas including Casualty, Doctors, Killing Eve and Doctor Who, the way COVID has changed TV sets, and the moment of hustle that got him started on his TV career. www.stevehughesdirector.com www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Ben S. Hyland

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 17:20:09 GMT

Robert chats to comedy writer and director Ben S. Hyland about his writing shed, story boarding, casting, and why first draft is the most fun part of the writing process. https://www.benshyland.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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James Holland

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:28:37 GMT

Robert talks to historian, writer and broadcaster James Holland about why there is still so much to say about The Second World War, his writing process, the happy accidents that lead to his writing and broadcasting career and the secrets to a contented life. http://www.griffonmerlin.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Emily Barker

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 08:40:31 GMT

Robert talks to singer songwriter Emily Barker about touring, songwriting, having her music used on massively successful TV shows and the impact and dangers of social media and music streaming.

www.emilybarker.com www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Paterson Joseph

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:20:52 GMT

Robert talks to actor Paterson Joseph about writing and performing Sancho: An Act of Remembrance his solo play about Ignatius Sancho, as well his work in iconic TV shows including Peep Show and Green Wing. The discuss how acting is basically psychology and how it is impossible to know when something will be a massive success or almost ignored. https://twitter.com/ignatius_sancho https://robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Tom Rose

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 14:05:15 GMT

Robert talks to Tom Rose of Reveal Records, home of Joan As Police Woman, Kris Drever, Lau, Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine, Dan Whitehouse and The Little Unsaid. https://revealrecords.co.uk www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Giles Paley-Phillips

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:16:55 GMT

Robert chats to author and podcast host Giles Paley-Phillips about creativity, getting a publishing deal, hustle, imposter syndrome and the joy of podcasting. https://twitter.com/eliistender10 www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Chris Hawkins

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:26:47 GMT

Robert talks to BBC 6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins about the role of radio in the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the way hustle and dedication have lead to Chris broadcasting on national radio. https://twitter.com/ChrisHawkinsUK www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Ian McMillan

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:48:42 GMT

Robert talks to poet, writer and broadcaster Ian McMillan about his career, saying yes to opportunities, criticism, playing to small and large audiences and broadcasting on Radio 3 for twenty years. https://twitter.com/IMcMillan www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Adam Horton

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:50:38 GMT

Robert talks to TV producer and film director and writer Adam Horton. Adam discusses his work on the Graham Norton Show where he was responsible for the pre-interviews for iconic guests like Harrison Ford and the Monty Python team. He also outlines the process of co-writing and co-directing films with his brother Joe and the highs and lows of independent film making. www.hortonfilms.com www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Amy Coop

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 08:32:51 GMT

Robert chats to film and TV writer and director Amy Coop who has worked on TV programmes including Hollyoaks, Doctors, The End of the F***ing World as well as multi award-winning short films such as ‘Epitaph’, ‘A Little Bit Country’, ‘The Treehouse’ and ‘Annabel Lee’.

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Charlie Dore

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:05:17 GMT

Robert talks to songwriter Charlie Dore about creativity, songwriting, acting, the differences between the music industry of the 70s and today, hanging out with Eric Idle and hearing a Beatle sing one of her songs. http://charliedore.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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OJ Borg

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:57:58 GMT

Robert talks to radio and TV presenter OJ Borg about his career, handling criticism, techniques for interviewing famous people and if life would be better without social media. https://twitter.com/OJBorg www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Reg Meuross

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:51:12 GMT

Robert talks to British singer songwriter Reg Meuross about creativity, songwriting and why now is the best ever time to be an independent musician. www.regmeuross.com

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Nicholas Lovell

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:11:02 GMT

Robert talks to Nicholas Lovell, author of The Curve and 10 Ways to Make Money in a Free World about how and why creatives should embrace the world of free content. www.twitter.com/nicholaslovell www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Roxanne de Bastion

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:43:14 GMT

Robert talks to songwriter and musician Roxanne de Bastion about her experiences touring Europe by train, arguments on twitter, judgemental taxi drivers and other excitements from the life of an independent musician.

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David Quantick

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:40:46 GMT

Robert talks to author, television writer and radio broadcaster David Quantick about the process of writing and the career highs and lows of a professional writer. David's credits include NME, The Thick of It, TV Burp and Veep as well as novels and biographies of comedians and musicians. https://davidquantick.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Skinner and Twitch

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:42:02 GMT

Robert talks to British acoustic duo Skinner and Twitch about songwriting, touring the US and Australia and the ramifications of COVID-19 for live music.

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Nathalie Antonia

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:51:24 GMT

Robert chats to comedy writer Nathalie Antonia about her experiences in BBC writers rooms, the differences between LA and London and how the secret of writing is to...write! https://twitter.com/natsantonia?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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Michael Beddoes

Sun, 31 May 2020 13:29:18 GMT

Robert talks to film director, producer and writer Michael Beddoes about his career, the COVID-19 lockdown and how a working class creative can build a career. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk https://www.mikebeddoes.com/

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Louise Kiely

Sun, 24 May 2020 20:55:47 GMT

Robert talks to casting agent Louise Kiely about the projects she's worked on including the massively successful TV drama Normal People. They discuss the hustle of work as a freelance casting agent and the parallels with the life of an actor. http://www.louisekiely.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Ciaran Algar

Sun, 17 May 2020 00:19:36 GMT

Robert talks to multi instrumentalist and BBC Folk Award winner Ciaran Algar about his career, the folk circuit and collaboration during lockdown. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Asad Mecci

Sun, 10 May 2020 13:20:30 GMT

Robert talks to hypnotist Asad Mecci about Hyprov, his live show with Colin Mochrie which combines improv and hypnotism. http://www.hyprov.com/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Katherine Priddy

Mon, 04 May 2020 07:53:13 GMT

Robert talks to musician and songwriter Katherine Priddy about creativity, gigs and how the coronavirus lockdown has been affecting her career. http://www.katherinepriddy.co.uk http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Graham Gouldman

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:12:14 GMT

Robert talks to legendary singer, songwriter and musician Graham Gouldman about songwriting, creativity and working with icons like Ringo Starr and Neil Sedaka. Graham tells the stories behind some of his classic songs including Dreadlock Holiday, I'm Not in Love, Heart Full of Soul and For Your Love as well as his latest album Modesty Forbids. https://grahamgouldman.info/ http://robertlanemusic.co.uk/

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Lukas Drinkwater

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:22:15 GMT

Robert talks to musician and producer Lukas Drinkwater about creativity, his work as a session musician live and in the studio and the impact of COVID-19. https://www.lukasdrinkwater.com/ http://robertlanemusic.co.uk/

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Smoke Fairies

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:45:33 GMT

Robert chats to Jessica and Katherine from British band Smoke Fairies about creativity and the struggles of working in the music industry, as well as how the COVID-19 lockdown is effecting artists. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk www.smokefairies.com

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Colin Mochrie

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:09:30 GMT

Robert chats to legendary improviser, actor and star of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Colin Mochrie. They discuss Colin's history as an improv performer, his best and worst experiences on stage and how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting performers and the wider world. https://twitter.com/colinmochrie http://www.colinmochrie.com/ http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/robertlanemusic

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Josienne Clarke

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:16:07 GMT

Robert chats to British singer songwriter, BBC Folk Award winner and Rough Trade Records recording artist Josienne Clarke about songwriting and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the creative industries.

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Simon Barber

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:21:48 GMT

Robert talks to musician, songwriter and senior research fellow Simon Barber about songwriting and the music industry. Simon is co-host of Sodarjerker on Songwriting and has interviewed some of the most successful songwriters in the world including Paul McCartney, Sting, Paul Simon, Alicia Keys, Noel Gallagher, Cat Stevens, Lamont Dozier, Joan Armatrading, Suzanne Vega, KT Tunstall, Neil Sedaka...

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Jake Morley

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:34:13 GMT

Robert talks to singer songwriter and guitarist Jake Morley www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.jakemorley.com/

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Lorna Laidlaw

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Robert talks to British TV and stage actor Lorna Laidlaw about her roles in Coronation Street and Doctors, auditions, creativity and the vital role the arts plays in education and the community. http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/

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Kirsty Merryn

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:23:26 GMT

Robert chats to UK based singer songwriter and pianist Kirsty Merryn. They discuss Kirsty's experiences in the musical worlds of classical, jazz and folk. The conversation also touches on creativity, education, making a living, anxiety, comparison and at one point even mentions Ed Sheeran and Mozart in the same breath. https://www.kirstymerryn.com/ http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/

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ID James Brown

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Robert chats to ID James Brown, Ghanaian stand-up comedian. They discuss the comedy circuit in Ghana and how James develops his material. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Jim Moray

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 09:45:04 GMT

Robert talks to folk singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and BBC Folk Award winner Jim Moray. https://jimmoray.co.uk/ www.robertlanemusic.co.uk

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Daria Kulesh

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 22:23:18 GMT

Robert talks to singer songwriter Daria Kulesh about the realities of being a working musician. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.daria-kulesh.co.uk/

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Greg Russell

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 09:45:00 GMT

Robert talks to musician and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Greg Russell about creativity, the arts, education and the folk circuit. http://www.gregrussellfolk.co.uk/ http://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk/

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Robert talks to Greg Hancock

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 11:01:26 GMT

Greg Hancock is a singer songwriter based in Devon in the UK. He chatted to Robert about songwriting, criticism, singing and creativity. www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.greghancockmusic.com/

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Robert talks to comedian and twitter star Craig Deeley

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:13:28 GMT

Craig Deeley and Robert discuss comedy, criticism and creativity.

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Neil King of Fatea Magazine

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 12:19:30 GMT

Robert chats to Neil King of Fatea Magazine https://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk http://www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/

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Robert talks to Mary Spender about YouTube, creativity and making a living

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 21:55:01 GMT

It was fantastic to have a conversation with songwriter, singer, guitarist and YouTube star Mary Spender. As you'll hear she was very candid about the work that goes into making her weekly YouTube videos and her views on the way the creative industries are heading. https://www.robertlanemusic.co.uk https://www.maryspender.com/

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