Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Jessica Knappett • Rewind Classic (Avoidance / Drifters / 'Perfect Day' podcast) • #379
Dec 3, 2025
Jessica Knappett, a talented comedian and writer known for her hit show Drifters, joins the conversation to discuss life, motherhood, and her creative journey. She shares her experiences filming while pregnant, moving back to the UK from LA, and the unique games she played with her daughter during lockdown. The conversation turns to favorite films, with Jessica revealing her love for classics like The Graduate and Legally Blonde, as well as her reservations about horror flicks. Prepare for laughs and heartfelt stories in this delightful exchange!
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Pregnancy During A Live Recording
- Jessica Knappett revealed she was seven months pregnant during the live recording and joked about using "I'm going into labour" as a safe word.
- She described filming Avoidance while hiding her bump behind props like spaghetti pots to avoid revealing pregnancy.
Leaving LA For Yorkshire During The Pandemic
- Jessica left LA during the pandemic after friends in Echo Park started panic-buying and even considering guns.
- She moved back to Yorkshire because she felt safer in a place where "my mum is growing cress."
Network Pressure Can Escalate Content
- Jessica said Drifters escalated into an 'arms race' of gross-out jokes due to channel pressure to be more shocking.
- She reflects that network encouragement can push creators toward extremes they might not choose independently.