Sally Phillips

Dan, James, Andrew and Sally Phillips discuss mythical beasts, hungry caterpillars, false geckos, and Super Furry Animals. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon

Dan, James, Andrew and Sally Phillips discuss Satan, Jason, hobbies and johnnies. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes.  Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon

Join historian Dr. Lucy Worsley, known for her engaging historical narratives, and comedian Sally Phillips, celebrated for her sharp wit, as they dive into the fascinating world of Jane Austen. They explore Austen's unique family background, her early writings, and the societal challenges she faced as a female author. Lucy reveals the mystery behind Austen's romantic life and her critiques of marriage and financial dependence on men. Sally humorously reflects on how Austen's characters continue to resonate today, blending history with laughter.

Greg Jenner and his guests uncover the gruesome truths behind some of our most-loved fairy tales that have kept children and adults enchanted for centuries. In comedy corner, we have the wickedly funny “evil queen of comedy” Sally Phillips, who we all know as a comedian, sketch-writer and for her appearances in shows like Miranda, Green Wing, Veep and many more. In history corner is the world-renowned expert on children’s literature, folklore and German literature, Prof Maria Tatar.

Sally Phillips, a beloved actress and comedian renowned for her roles in classics like Bridget Jones and Veep, chats about her career and advocacy for the neurodivergent community. She humorously reflects on her obsession with Clown School and her perception of success. Sally shares candid stories about motherhood and the joyful journey of raising her son, Olly, who has Down syndrome. The conversation also touches on red flags in relationships and her playful musings about Hugh Grant and Colin Firth, making for an engaging and heartfelt discussion.