CHARLIE HIGSON: How We Created The Fast Show, Writing With Harry Enfield VS Paul Whitehouse

Charlie Higson co-created the Fast Show, wrote on Harry Enfield & Chums and Vic Reeves' Big Night Out. He is a celebrated author having written the best-selling Young Bond novels and Enemy series. His latest book Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee is a an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy, illustrated by Jim Moir, AKA Vic Reeves.

Check out the book here.

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00:00 Intro

01:28 Early Years, Signs Of Creativity

10:05 Starting A Band, Dealing With Shyness

15:44 Finding Peace On Stage

22:58 The Fast Show character inspiration

29:10 Monty Python, Dad's Army, Benny Hill

38:26 Meeting Paul Whitehouse at University

40:20 The Philosophy Of The Fast Show's Writing

43:30 Love Of Creativity

48:44 Aristotle

50:00 Meeting Vic Reeves, Harry Enflield

54:55 New History Book

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