Please Keep Me Anonymous with Lee Mack and Sally Bretton
Summary
Rosie and Chris welcome Sally Bretton and Lee Mack to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sitcom *Not Going Out*. The pair discuss the show’s history, including a rare live episode and a fan petition that saved the series, while promoting its new 15th series and accompanying documentary. The conversation also covers their first meeting, the challenges of performing in front of a studio audience, and various comedic anecdotes involving guest stars like Nigel Planer and Bobby Ball.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Rocket Mortgage and ChatGPT Work Mode
Introduction to Not Going Out's 20th anniversary
Behind the scenes: Filming the live podcast
Health scare: Senile warts and aging jokes
Prank war: The pre-sliced banana trick
Sally's gullibility and cab driver anecdotes
The 20th anniversary documentary and cancellation history
Public outcry and the show's return to TV
Real vs. fictional marriage dynamics
Production timeline for the new series
Comparing single-cam sitcoms to live studio audiences
The energy of live filming and audience reactions
Nervousness during the live episode performance
Snacks on set: Brioche and dietary changes
Favorite guest stars and meeting Nigel
Bobby Ball's red braces and breaking the fourth wall
Directorial disputes and actor etiquette
How Chris and Sally first met at Cambridge Junction
Darts competitions and competitive banter
Memorizing lines and block-throughs
Acting challenges and Sally's story setup
Listener story: The mysterious coffee table object
Revealing the object: A chastity cage
Debate on kinks, sex tapes, and closing remarks
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