Tom Neenan - "Cyberman Having a Fag"
Summary
Richard Herring is joined by Tom Neenan, discussing his role in Doctor Who and his lockdown project of building a full-size Dalek. They explore Neenan’s passion for painting, which he started during the pandemic, and his experiences on The Great Pottery Throw Down. The conversation also covers their early careers writing for BBC radio shows like Weekending and Spitting Image, reflecting on the evolution of comedy writing.
Topics discussed
Edinburgh Fringe show details and sponsor ads
Doctor Who actors and Ken Campbell
Building a full-size Dalek prop
Pottery Throwdown and starting art during lockdown
Artistic style and creative flow states
Early career in radio writing and BBC history
Weekending, Newsjack, and Spitting Image
Fist of Fun book and library images
Comedy books and modeling anecdotes
Cancel culture and ventriloquism
Outro and sponsor messages
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