Brendan O’Carroll recently appeared on Alan Carr: Chatty Man to discuss his recent win at the British Comedy Awards. The episode started off with the usual lively banter from Carr, joking about the chaos of the holiday season and the crowded pubs. He also mentioned the show where Nigel Farage met the posh couple Dom and Steph from Gogglebox, highlighting how drunk they got on the show.
Moving on to the British Comedy Awards, O’Carroll shared his experience and talked about how he stayed off the booze during the event, as drinking affects his voice. However, Carr couldn’t resist offering him a ginger beer, which O’Carroll declined. The conversation then shifted to O’Carroll’s role in the TV series “Man Down” and his experience working with the late Rick Mayall, who played his father on the show. O’Carroll shared his admiration for Mayall and how he was able to play a father figure despite being only 10 years older.
Carr also asked O’Carroll about his background as a teacher before entering the world of comedy. O’Carroll admitted that he wasn’t a cool teacher and often struggled to maintain control in the classroom. He shared amusing anecdotes about his interactions with students, including one incident where a student made a humorous comment about his testicles moving on their own.
The conversation then turned to the musical “Made in Dagenham,” in which O’Carroll plays a role. O’Carroll talked about the true story behind the musical, which tells the tale of the women of Dagenham who went on strike for equal pay in 1968. O’Carroll revealed that he went to parliament with some of the original women who participated in the strike to campaign for equal rights for women. He emphasized the importance of the act that was passed, although he mentioned that a few individuals still voted against it.
To wrap up the interview, O’Carroll and Carr discussed O’Carroll’s love for singing and his previous experience with opera. O’Carroll confessed that he enjoys karaoke and is known for belting out songs, even though he claims to be shy. The interview ended on a lighthearted note as the two shared a laugh about opera singers and their weight.
Overall, Brendan O’Carroll‘s appearance on Alan Carr: Chatty Man was filled with energy and humor as they discussed his recent win at the British Comedy Awards, his role in “Man Down,” and his experience in the musical “Made in Dagenham.” O’Carroll’s lively personality and funny anecdotes made for an entertaining interview.
