Adam Kay, writer

Adam Kay, writer

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Kathy Burke on being saved by punk as a moody teenager

The actor and comedian Kathy Burke was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2010.She came to prominence when she appeared in Kevin and Perry TV sketches opposite Harry Enfield. Perry, the prepubescent schoolboy, was a role she was able to draw on from her own years as a teenager. What sa ...  Show more

Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer

Sara Pascoe is a comedian and writer who has appeared on programmes including QI, Taskmaster and the Great British Sewing Bee. She is also a screenwriter and the author of three books including her debut novel Weirdo which won the inaugural Jilly Cooper Prize for fiction last yea ...  Show more

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S5 EP15: Adam Kay
Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Joining me to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode is the brilliant BAFTA-winning TV writer, author, comedian and former doctor - Adam Kay. Please subscribe and review. ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D yo ...  Show more

S7 EP36: Adam Kay
Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant writer, author, comedian and former doctor - Adam Kay. Adam is best known as author of the number-one bestselling book ‘This Is Going to Hurt’. His new book KAY’S INCREDIBLE INVENTIONS ...  Show more

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Writer's Routine

Broadcaster, writer and award-winning podcaster Simon Mayo shows us how an extremely busy person fits in a writing routine!


Simon presents the drive-time show on BBC Radio 2, one of Europe's most popular radio stations. He is one half of 'Kermode and Mayo's Film Revi ...

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Stress at work
All in the Mind

Stress at work. Adam Kay, an ex junior doctor turned author and stand up performer, published the diary of his time of working in the NHS. It struck a chord and sold over a million copies in the UK. It's a story of working under duress, long hours and limited resources which many ...  Show more