Friends Round Friday... with Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack
Dec 22, 2023
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Three wise men join Zoe for a festive Friends Round Friday special. They discuss opportunities, struggles, and Christmas comedy. They also talk about the challenges of wearing fake beards, set pranks, Lee Mack's 100th episode and Christmas special, Sam's Christmas song and gigs, as well as Jamie Dornan's TV series. The podcast ends with Merry Christmas wishes.
The second season of The Tourist was originally planned to be set in Ireland, featuring the main characters trying to escape their troubled pasts and uncovering more about the protagonist's history.
Sam Ryder's Christmas single 'Your Christmas to Me' was inspired by an Amazon movie and aims to create a new Christmas song that resonates with audiences beyond the film viewers.
Deep dives
Jamie Dornan reflects on his experience filming the second season of The Tourist in Ireland
Jamie Dornan discusses the unexpected second season of The Tourist and how it was meant to take place in Ireland instead of Australia. He explains that the new season picks up with the main characters trying to escape their troubled pasts and live a normal life. However, they soon discover there is more to uncover about the protagonist's past, leading them on a dangerous journey in Ireland. Dornan also shares his personal connection to the country and his excitement for filming closer to home.
Sam Ryder talks about the success of his Christmas single 'Your Christmas to Me'
Sam Ryder discusses the inspiration behind his Christmas single 'Your Christmas to Me' and how it was originally written for an Amazon movie. Despite having low expectations for the song's reach, Ryder expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to write an original Christmas song. He emphasizes the importance of creating new Christmas songs while still honoring the classics, and discusses his hopes for the song to resonate with audiences beyond just the viewers of the film.
Lee Mack shares insights on the 100th episode of 'Not Going Out' and the Christmas special
Lee Mack discusses the milestone of reaching the 100th episode of the comedy series 'Not Going Out' and the upcoming Christmas special. He reveals that the Christmas episode centers around a care home resident spending the holiday with Lee's character and his family. Mack also humorously talks about the challenges of filming, such as keeping a straight face during comedic scenes and the pranks that occur on set.
General discussion about music and Christmas festivities
The podcast episode includes general banter about the Christmas season and music. The hosts and guests engage in light-hearted conversations about their experiences with Christmas traditions, writing songs, and their thoughts on achieving Christmas number one. They also touch on topics such as their personal achievements and projects, including honorary doctorates, Emmy nominations, and theatrical performances.