Alex Lowe
Summary
Comedian Alex Lowe joins hosts Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence to discuss his career, from child acting to his iconic character Clinton Baptiste. He shares a childhood trauma involving a distressing B-movie about a boy lost in the desert and reflects on the thin line between comedy and cruelty. Lowe also details the creation of his psychic persona and his experiences working with Kenneth Branagh.
Topics discussed
Intro and Advertisements
Welcome Alex Lowe and his career overview
Child acting roles and early career struggles
Comedy influences and TV favorites
The thin line between comedy and horror
Creating the character Barry from Watford
Using prosthetics for character acting
Scar 1: The traumatic film Durkee
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Working with Kenneth Branagh and Peter Kay
Developing the character Clinton Baptiste
Scar 2: Terrifying fairground rides
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Dislike of science fiction and Doctor Who
Scar 3: The horror film Spider's Web
Recap of scars and upcoming tour dates
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