Listen "Robert Llewellyn interview"
Episode Synopsis
"I took Harrison's Point single handed." Talking Bottom chats with The Falkland's most famous veteran. He's a comedian, actor, writer, presenter, champion of green energy, Red Dwarf's series 4000 mechanoid Kryten and most importantly; Mr N. Stiles, the man who smashed Richie's face in while legless on a bar stool. It's Robert Llewellyn!
Robert talks about his early career in alternative comedy with theatre group The Joeys, living in squats, the rise of alternative comedy, getting headhunted for Red Dwarf, shooting one of Bottom's best episodes, what became of his Bottom character, physical comedy, bumping into other sitcom stars at BBC Acton rehearsal studios, renewable energy and his web series Carpool.
The conversation took place over Zoom so please forgive the occasional connection drop out.
The book "Talking Bottom: A guide to the cult sitcom" can be found to order at: https://t.co/G677or4Xgw
Robert talks about his early career in alternative comedy with theatre group The Joeys, living in squats, the rise of alternative comedy, getting headhunted for Red Dwarf, shooting one of Bottom's best episodes, what became of his Bottom character, physical comedy, bumping into other sitcom stars at BBC Acton rehearsal studios, renewable energy and his web series Carpool.
The conversation took place over Zoom so please forgive the occasional connection drop out.
The book "Talking Bottom: A guide to the cult sitcom" can be found to order at: https://t.co/G677or4Xgw
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