Firecrotch & Normcore: THEY LIKE TO WATCH

Oh hello! Sara shares her public transport trauma, we both share what's been on our TV, plus we talk to showrunner of the forthcoming Apple TV+ series, The Buccaneers, Katherine Jakeways. We love her, and she's a near-Q3 inspiration, ladies!Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comBecome one of our Patreon friends: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHSee us with Jesse Armstrong at the Edinburgh Fringe: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/they-like-to-watch-live-with-jesse-armstrongEdited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday 26th August. 12 noon. Assembly Ballroom TICKETS: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/they-like-to-watch-live-with-jesse-armstrong/performances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We became addicted to Hijack on Apple TV+ whilst we were on holiday, and as soon as we arrived home, we tracked down co-creator/director Jim Field Smith, and bombarded him with questions. He was gracious and duly obliged: There will be spoilers.Email us: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEdited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEJ KOMPISAR! We're summering in the Stockholm Archipelago, but we borrowed some recording equipment from Ridklubben, Sweden's best equestrian podcast. We talk Hijack, How To with John Wilson, and The Jinx, plus we're joined by a tall genius - one of the UK's best and most respected screenwriters, Jack Thorne. VARSÅGOD!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHEMAIL US: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.comEdited by Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Bridget! Not content with merely being one of the best stand-up comedians in the UK, she's gone and made a TV show that's funny and completely unique - The Change, and she's telling us all about it.Plus: We've set up a Patreon for you. It's real nice: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCHFeed Mr. Inbox a juicy email: f**koff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are we talking to this week? Only one of the UK's best screenwriters, Sarah Phelps - creator of the excellent 'The Sixth Commandment' - the best thing since 'Succession' (according to Nigella Lawson on Twitter. And us.)Plus: Is 'The Bear' a wolf in emperor's new clothing?Also, we're nearly there with the Patreon. The Sarah Phelps interview was so good that you need to hear the whole thing, and that's the kind of BOCO™️ (bonus content) we'll be giving our Patreon supporters. Deets next week.Email us: f**koff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ED SOLOMON! He co-created Bill and Ted, he wrote Men In Black, he's a frequent Steven Soderberg collaborator - they've made an excellent new show together: Full Circle. WHAT A CV! Why isn't his name at the front of your brain? We suspect it's down to humility. He came 'round to ours for coffee, and he's quite brilliant. You'll love him.Plus, this week's scenes from a marriage spent watching TV, and your recommendations.Email us: f**koff@firecrotch@normcore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We're tottering like newborn giraffes into the new incarnation of our podcast. Hear what we've watched, what you think we should watch, plus Bisha K Ali and Charlie Brooker talk to us about the latest series of Black Mirror, what they like to watch, and whether passing flatus is funny.Email us! f**koff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What next for Firecrotch & Normcore? Details within.And, your headline act... Jesse Armstrong recorded live at the Orwell Festival in London. He was on excellent form. The event was titled 'Politics and Drama' - there's plenty of both, plus loads about Jesse's career, and specifically 'Succession'.More about the Orwell Foundation: https://www.orwellfoundation.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from our live show in London, days before the finale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.