Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook, a BAFTA award-winning writer, director, and actor known for his work in The Office and Detectorists, shares insights from his diverse career and his new book 'If Nick Drake Came to My House.' He reflects on how childhood memories influence his writing and the challenges of artistic pursuit. Crook also reminisces about auditioning for iconic roles in British comedy and discusses the joy of collaboration in theater. The conversation cleverly intertwines culture, comedy, and the storytelling power of music.

Mackenzie Crook, known for The Office and Detectorists, talks about his new Worzel Gummidge film and his love for nature. Topics include filming challenges, connecting children with nature, lockdown experiences, friendship with a robin, and creating adaptations. The podcast also discusses the absence of hedgehogs, love for Suffolk, and different bird species like Nightjars and Nightingales.