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Chris McCausland

Stand-up comedian and author known for observational comedy and winner of Strictly Come Dancing; author of the autobiography Keep Laughing and touring with his show Yonks!.

Top 10 podcasts with Chris McCausland

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Oct 10, 2025 • 58min

S11 EP17: Chris McCausland (The Return)

In this engaging discussion, comedian and actor Chris McCausland shares his journey from a lowlife conker dealer to winning Strictly Come Dancing. He opens up about his emotional experiences on the show and how it changed his audience demographic. Chris also emphasizes balancing his busy touring schedule with family life, and shares his daughter’s nervous reaction to his dance performances. He talks about his new autobiography, 'Keep Laughing', revealing insights into writing without sight and exploring tech advancements for accessibility.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 12min

Chris McCausland (Christmas Special)

Stand-up comedian Chris McCausland, known for his observational humor and winning Strictly Come Dancing, shares his delightful insights during this festive conversation. He talks about his autobiography, Keep Laughing, and reflects on the emotional journey of being on reality TV. The trio engages in hilarious debates over water preferences and the merits of poppadoms versus bread. Chris also reminisces about his ideal Christmas dinner and nostalgic school desserts, all while enjoying cheeky banter about unique food pairings and fond memories.
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Feb 3, 2023 • 29min

The News Quiz – 6th January

It’s 2023 and Andy Zaltzman is back with a brand-new series of The News Quiz to start the year.This week Andy is joined by Lucy Porter, Chris McCausland, Samira Ahmed and Scott Bennett. They discuss Rishi Sunak’s newly released ‘five-point plan’, Keir Starmer’s pledge not to open the ‘big government chequebook’ and the surprise appearance of a walrus in Scarborough.Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, James Farmer, Jennifer Walker and Jade Gebbie.Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production
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Nov 3, 2025 • 29min

Carbon Lifeforms

Chris McCausland, a comedian with a software engineering background, brings humor to tech discussions while sharing quirky anecdotes about media consumption. Joining him is Mike Berners-Lee, a sustainability expert, who emphasizes the necessity of actionable carbon accounting. They delve into the hidden carbon costs of the internet, the paradox of increased emissions from efficiency, and the potential pitfalls of carbon offsets. Chris also hilariously debates vinyl versus streaming, while Mike offers tips on decluttering your digital life to benefit both personal wellbeing and the planet.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 56min

A Conversation with Blind Comedian Chris McCausland

In this engaging conversation, Chris McCausland, a celebrated blind comedian and recent winner of Strictly Come Dancing, shares his inspiring journey with retinitis pigmentosa. He discusses overcoming fears and stereotypes while navigating fame, and the vital role of humor in challenging perceptions of disability. Chris reveals how assistive technology like the iPhone transformed his life and hints at exciting future projects, including live tours and potential game shows, all delivered with his signature wit and charm.
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Feb 24, 2023 • 28min

The News Quiz - 27th January

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Chris McCausland, Isabel Hardman and Maisie Adam. This week they discuss a taxing week for Nadhim Zahawi, a downer week for levelling up, and the small matter of the end of the world.Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Davina Bentley, Simon Alcock, and Cameron Loxdale.Producer: Sam Holmes Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production
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Dec 19, 2025 • 43min

Chris McCausland: Why disability does not define me

Chris McCausland, a stand-up comedian and author known for his observational humor and as the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, shares his inspiring journey. He discusses the importance of representation and why he took the risk of joining the show. Chris reflects on the challenges of losing his sight and how he learned choreography through trust with his partner, Diane Buswell. He emphasizes the need for positive portrayals of disability in media while celebrating the laughter and connection that comedy brings.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 28min

The News Quiz - 22nd September

Ria Lina, Ayesha Hazarika, Chris McCausland, and Alasdair Beckett-King join Andy Zaltzman to discuss topics like Rishi rowing back on net zero, Wales slowing down, HS2 grinding to a halt, Starmer's European sojourn, the Prime Minister's fear of losing the next election, menopause, Madame Tussauds, Brexit negotiations, controversy in showbiz, and more.
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Jan 21, 2022 • 28min

News Quiz 21st January 2022

Andy Zaltzman and the News Quiz satirise the week's news from the UK and beyond.This week Andy is joined by Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland, Daliso Chaponda and Hugo Rifkind. They try to make sense of a week of big dogs, pork pies and red meat.Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman Additional Material: Written by Heidi Regan, Cameron Loxdale, Stephen Buchanan and Tasha Dhanraj. Production Coordinator: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: James RobinsonA BBC Studios Production
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Jan 7, 2022 • 28min

News Quiz 7th January 2022

Andy Zaltzman and the News Quiz return to satirise the weeks news from the UK and beyond.This week Andy is joined by Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland, Katie Perrior and Ahir Shah. They look at the smallprint on Keir Starmer's 'contract with Britain', rate Boris Johnson's new look, and discuss Novak Djokovic's double fault.Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman Additional Material: Written by Simon Alcock, Nathan D'Arcy Roberts, Alice Fraser, Rajiv Karia and Hannah Platt Production Coordinator: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Gwyn Rhys DaviesA BBC Studios Production

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