Chicken Soap For The Soul
Chicken Soap For The Soul
Podcast Description
Join Elisabeth Dermot Walsh - known as scheming Dr Zara from Doctors - as she explores the stories of actors who either started in soaps, ended up there, or just briefly passed by. With the Doctors practise closing its doors after 24 years, Elisabeth has hung up her stethoscope and is ready to take you behind the scenes of the world of soap - full of drama, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. For many actors, the world of ‘continuing drama’ is where it all began. It’s a place that shaped their craft, their careers and their lives. A stint ‘at the rockface’ of television can be a pivotal experience in an actor’s life. In each episode, Elisabeth chats with actors past and present to uncover their journeys and the impact of those iconic roles. Chicken Soap for the Soul is a dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make soaps so special - both in front of and behind the camera. Tune in each week for your dose of heart, humour, and a touch of drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into the experiences of actors within soap operas, discussing their careers, memorable roles, and behind-the-scenes stories. Topics range from personal anecdotes to the broader impact soaps have had on their lives, featuring episodes focused on guests like Lucinda Cowden reminiscing about Neighbours, and Chris Walker discussing his diverse roles across popular shows.
Join Elisabeth Dermot Walsh – known as scheming Dr Zara from Doctors – as she explores the stories of actors who either started in soaps, ended up there, or just briefly passed by. With the Doctors practise closing its doors after 24 years, Elisabeth has hung up her stethoscope and is ready to take you behind the scenes of the world of soap – full of drama, intrigue, and unforgettable characters.
For many actors, the world of ‘continuing drama’ is where it all began. It’s a place that shaped their craft, their careers and their lives. A stint ‘at the rockface’ of television can be a pivotal experience in an actor’s life.
In each episode, Elisabeth chats with actors past and present to uncover their journeys and the impact of those iconic roles. Chicken Soap for the Soul is a dive into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists that make soaps so special – both in front of and behind the camera. Tune in each week for your dose of heart, humour, and a touch of drama.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chicken Soap for the Soul with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh and Special Guest Claire Bennett
On this week’s episode of Chicken Soap for the Soul, we are joined by the woman whose name has been mentioned on the podcast more than anyone else’s: award winning writer, Claire Bennett. Claire started writing on BBC Doctors in the second season and stayed until the very end. She is a powerhouse of prose, with a great ear for dialogue and a nose for gripping storylines and engaging characters.
Elisabeth and Claire talk about the joy of twisting stereotypes, surviving convent school, bringing Brummie voices on the screen and fighting the anti-woke brigade. Claire also -kind of- manages not to swear.
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