S16 Ep 899 Vault Mondays: Jane Asher and What Direction Do You Go In At 48?
Summary
David Baddiel records a solo segment after Joe Wilkinson departs, reflecting on his career uncertainty and the fleeting nature of acting friendships formed in South Africa. He discusses the end of his sitcom, feelings of professional stagnation, and the pressure of aging in comedy. Alone in his office, Baddiel battles loneliness and self-doubt, eventually fantasizing about a simple life driving a minibus for the elderly.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Joe welcomes listeners to the Monday Vault
Technical setup and Joe's early morning routine
Early risers, Vivian's gig, and the comedy podcast semi-finals
Colin in South Africa: Table Mountain and Jane Asher
Jane Asher's humor and the fleeting nature of acting friendships
Career reflections: Auditions and the 'Cotswolds' experience
Feeling rudderless: Treading water after a busy period
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The value of work and the emptiness of a breather
Planning the next decade and the reality of aging
Joe leaves; David attempts a solo monologue
David's loneliness and loss of confidence on air
Daydreaming about driving a minibus for the elderly
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