Scarred For Life
Episodes
Slasher Deep Dive - Part One
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another Deep Dive episode and this week we're joined by regular guest and slasher fanatic, Lizzie Hopley. Jason, Michael, Freddy and Le...
Simon Day
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is actor and comedian, Simon Day.We talk ghost stories, his ‘chequered’ past and the connection between trauma and comedy. Sim...
Mail Bag #1
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first of our new regular Mail Bag episodes! Thank you to everyone who sent messages and questions. If you want to be featured in the next Ma...
Rhys Thomas Returns!
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is the returning fan favourite, the comedian, director, writer and actor - Rhys Thomas. His last appearance on the podcast was on...
Watch Club #1
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the second of our new Thursday episodes and this week we're doing our first watch club. Andy recently mentioned his distain for black and white f...
Emily Dean
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is writer and presenter Emily Dean. As a child actor Emily appeared in the classic British TV show Day Of The Triffids from 1981,...
Board Game Deep Dive with John Thomson
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first of our new Thursday episodes and this week we're exploring the world of vintage creepy board games. Joining us to share his expertise i...
Ross Noble
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first episode of series 5 and our guest is comedian Ross Noble! Ross first burst onto the scene in the 1990s, quickly becoming a cult favou...
Series 5 Trailer | Scarred For Life
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence are joined each week by a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods that 'scarred' them for l...
Sarah Govett
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last episode of series 4 and this week our guest is author and screenwriter Sarah Govett. Sarah co-wrote the screenplay for the 2023 sci-fi t...
Matthew Sweet
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is writer, journalist, cultural historian and broadcaster Matthew Sweet. Alongside Mark Gatiss, Matthew co-writes the detective se...
Gary Russell
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is actor, writer and producer Gary Russell.As a child actor, Gary starred in the classic BBC adaptation of The Phoenix and The Car...
Sally-Anne Martyn
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week our guest is author Sally-Anne Martyn. Sally-Anne specialises in writing female-led psychological thrillers inspired by the working-class w...
Mark Gatiss
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist… Mark Gatiss! Mark's career is so extensive that any attem...
Seán Carlsen
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is actor Seán Carlsen. Seán is perhaps best known for playing the Time Lord Narvin for Big Finish Productions, a role he has pla...
Dom Joly
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is comedian, writer, and presenter Dom Joly. Dom gained cult status in the 2000’s for his genre re-defining hidden-camera show T...
Maxine Peake
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week our guest is the award-winning actress Maxine Peake! Maxine is known for roles such as Twinkle in Dinner Ladies and Myra Hindley in See No ...
FREE BONUS EPISODE - Festive Horrors Part One
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're treating you to a free bonus episode! If you don't know by now, our Scarred Club bonus episodes are an opportunity for Andy, Dave a...
Christmas Special 2025
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas week and there's an end of term vibe on the show this week as Andy, Dave and Producer Dane are joined by returning guest Lizzie Hopley....
Doug Naylor
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is writer, producer and director, Doug Naylor. Doug is the co-creator of the legendary sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, which he h...
Yvette Fielding
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome The First Lady of The Paranormal - Yvette Fielding! Yvette's TV credits include Seaview, What's Up Doc?, City Hospital, Juliet ...
Kim Newman
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is journalist, film critic and author Kim Newman. As an author, his fascination with horror and alternate realities led to the no...
Phil Ellis
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is comedian Phil Ellis! Fresh from his breakout appearance on Taskmaster, Phil's 2025 Edinburgh show Soppy Stern scooped both the ...
Mark Morris
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is the horror and sci-fi author Mark Morris. Over Mark's 35 year career he's written over 50 novels, novellas and short story col...
Annette Badland
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is the legendary Annette Badland. With over 200 acting credits over a 50 year career, Annette has appeared in an astonishing amo...
Archie Maddocks
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by the writer and comedian, Archie Maddocks! With over a decade of stand-up experience, Archie has become a staple of the come...
LIVE with John Thomson
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very special Halloween treat! This week we're live from the Cultplex cinema in Manchester with returning guest John Thomson. John has appeared...
Nick Helm
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is comedian, actor and musician - Nick Helm! Nick starred in the hit BBC Three show Uncle for which he was nominated for a ...
Melissa Chan
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Emmy nominated journalist – Melissa Chan. In a bit of a different episode this week we delve in geopolitics! Melissa's repor...
Jon Richardson
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is comedian, radio presenter and now actor - Jon Richardson! Jon has been entertaining audiences on stage, on our screens and acr...
Mike Muncer
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is podcaster, producer and journalist Mike Muncer! Mike has become one of the UK’s leading voices in horror history. He is th...
Lizzie Hopley
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is writer and actress Lizzie Hopley. Lizzie has appeared in productions such as Black Doves, The Crown, Brassic and The Day of The...
Al Murray
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's series 4 and we're back with a bang, as this week's guest is comedian Al Murray! Al is one of the nation’s most beloved comics having perfo...
Rhys Thomas
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last episode of series 3 and what a way to finish as we welcome comedian, director, writer and actor Rhys Thomas. He is a Bafta, Emmy and Roy...
Stuart Bray
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is prosthetic and makeup FX artist Stuart Bray. A freelance make-up effects artist since 1994, Stuart has worked on some of the bi...
Glenn Moore
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is comedian Glenn Moore. Glenn is an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and one of the country’s best joke writers. On TV, you’ve pr...
Zoe Lyons
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons. With a list of TV credits too long to name, you’ve very likely seen her on shows such as Mock...
Carl Donnelly
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is comedian and writer Carl Donnelly. Carl has been performing stand-up across the country for almost 2 decades, establishing himsel...
Olaf Falafel
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by comedian and children's author and illustrator Olaf Falafel. Olaf is a master of the pun and is a former winner of The Funni...
Daniel Handler
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by author Daniel Handler. Under his pen name Lemony Snicket he wrote the hugely successful children's book series A Series of U...
Marjolein Robertson
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a bit different, it's a Scottish folklore special as we're joined by comedian Marjolein Robertson. Hailing from the Shetland Is...
Rob Shearman
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is author, playwright and screenwriter - Rob Shearman. Rob's varied career has seen him write and direct plays, novels, radio dramas...
Milo McCabe (AKA Troy Hawke)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is comedian and professional complimenter Milo McCabe. Milo has been a regular on the stand-up circuit for many years but is best kn...
Sam Ryder
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is the chart-topping musician Sam Ryder. Sam famously scored the UK it's best result at Eurovision for decades and has since been no...
Lucy Porter
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is stand-up comedian, actress and quiz fanatic Lucy Porter. As a stand up Lucy has been performing to audiences across the country f...
Stuart Laws
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by comedian Stuart Laws. Stuart has been performing stand-up for over a decade, having recently toured his show 'Stuart Laws Ha...
Peter Serafinowicz
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is the one and only Peter Serafinowicz. Bringing with him no scars and seemingly no idea what the format of the show was, we had no ...
Sophie Aldred
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by actress Sophie Aldred. Sophie is undoubtably best known as the Doctor Who companion Ace. She starred as Ace alongside Sylves...
Ed Byrne
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we're joined by comedian Ed Byrne. A very familiar face across our screens, he's appeared on countless comedy panel shows. He's...
Paul Magrs
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by writer and artist Paul Magrs. Paul has written extensively in the world of Doctor Who, penning several spin-off novels, shor...
Danny Robins
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by comedy writer, broadcaster and supernatural obsessive - Danny Robins. Danny is the creator of the West End play 2:22 A Ghost...
Doc Brown
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by actor and comedian Ben Bailey Smith AKA Doc Brown. Known for his appearances in a multitude of British comedy shows includi...
Michelle Gomez
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by BAFTA-nominated actor Michelle Gomez. Known for her work on Green Wing, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and The Flight A...
Angela Barnes
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by stand-up comedian and nuclear bunker lover Angela Barnes. Known for her TV appearances on Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo...
Michael Sheen
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for series 3! And what better way to kick it off than with national treasure, Michael Sheen. Michael's acting work has ranged from Hollywoo...
Toby Hadoke
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by actor, comedian and Doctor Who super-fan Toby Hadoke. He runs and is the host of XS Malarky comedy club in Manchester, is ...
Lisa Bowerman
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by actor and director Lisa Bowerman. Known for playing Sandra Mute in the first two series of Casualty as well as starring as B...
Prano Bailey-Bond
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by film director Prano Bailey-Bond. Her work includes the 2021 psychological horror film Censor as well as several short films ...
Stephen Volk
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by screenwriter, author and the man behind the legendary BBC film Ghostwatch - Stephen Volk! Having written the horror films Go...
Joe Cornish
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by director, screenwriter and comedian - Joe Cornish! Known for creating The Adam and Joe Show with Adam Buxton, he has since d...
Evelyn Hollow
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by parapsychologist and author Evelyn Hollow. She is a familiar voice to listeners of podcasts such as The Battersea Poltergei...
Bob Fischer
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by member of the Scarred For Life Family - Bob Fischer. Bob is a broadcaster, writer and performer. He regularly writes for Th...
Peter Laws
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Reverend Peter Laws, a British author, journalist, and YouTube presenter. His Youtube channel and podcast - Into The Fog - ...
Julie McDowall
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by journalist, book critic and podcaster Julie McDowall. A self confessed 'nuke geek', she is the author of Attack Warning Red...
Grady Hendrix
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the award-winning American author and journalist, Grady Hendrix. Grady is the author of the best-selling novel Horrorstör ...
Jamie Smart
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Jamie Smart - a British comic book artist and writer, known for his distinctive style and incredibly popular Bunny Vs Monke...
John Thomson
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our second guest of season two is actor, comedian and Fast Show legend John Thomson, the British actor and comedian best known for his work on the ske...
Christmas Special
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Scarred for Life Christmas Special! Ste, Dave, Bush & Producer Dane share a bottle of cherry and the festive things that have scarred them fo...
Alice Lowe
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SCARRED FOR LIFE IS BACK FOR SEASON 2! We launch with the amazing Alice Lowe, star of Sightseers, Black Mirror and new movie Timestalker. To join Sc...
Jim Howick
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final guest of the season is the brilliant Jim Howick star of Ghosts and Horrible Histories To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episo...
Samira Ahmed
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team are joined by journalist, broadcaster and Space 1999 aficionado Samira Ahmed To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episod...
Sir Ian Livingstone
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team are joined by creator of the iconic Fighting Fantasy Adventure game books Sir Ian Livingstone To join Scarred Club and get fortni...
Rachel Fairburn
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team are joined by stand up comedian, podcaster and true crime addict - Rachel Fairburn To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus...
Robin Ince
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team are joined by comedian and writer Robin Ince. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-fre...
Matthew Holness
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the man behind Garth Marenghi - Matthew Holness. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newslett...
Charlie Higson
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by author, musician and Fast Show legend Charlie Higson To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly new...
Reece Shearsmith
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the man behind League of Gentlemen, Psychoville & Inside No.9 - the brilliant Reece Shearsmith! To join Scarred Club and ...
Muriel Gray
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Scottish author, broadcaster and journalist - Muriel Gray. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthl...
Stephen Gallagher
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team are joined by Stephen Gallagher - Salford-born author and screenwriter whose works include such gems as Doctor Who's 'Warrior's Gat...
Jeremy Dyson
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week they are joined by League of Gentlemen star Jeremy Dyson. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-...
Andy Nyman
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week they are joined by award winning actor, writer, director and magician Andy Nyman. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, ...
Jamie Anderson
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome our inaugural guest - Jamie Anderson writer, director, and keeper of the Gerry Anderson flame. Jamie tells of watching horror mo...
Our Scars
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first full length episode the team each share three things that scarred them for life as kids... To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bon...
Hello!
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Scarred for Life - a Deep Dive into the Dark, Dystopian Pop culture of the 1970s, 80s and beyond… A weekly exploration of the things that...