Scarred for Life
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A deep dive into the dystopian pop culture of the 70s, 80s and beyond..
- 1 hour 12 minutesMark Gatiss
This week we're joined by actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist… Mark Gatiss!
Mark's career is so extensive that any attempt to list his work here would be doing him a disservice, so we’ll simply say that if you’ve watched any British TV in the last 30 years, you already know why he’s here. Mark was a dream guest of ours and it was an absolute delight to speak to him, so strap in and enjoy!
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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
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Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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26 January 2026, 2:00 am - 51 minutes 11 secondsSeán Carlsen
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 played for over 20 years.
His TV credits include The Other Bennett Sister, Mudtown, His Dark Materials, Torchwood and Casualty.
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Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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19 January 2026, 2:00 am - 51 minutesDom Joly
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 Trigger Happy TV and has since become an accomplished travel writer and presenter, specialising in dark tourism.To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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12 January 2026, 2:00 am - 1 hour 35 secondsMaxine Peake
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 Evil, as well as her roles in Shameless, Black Mirror and The Village and a BAFTA nominated performance in Say Nothing. Socially conscious and politically active, Maxine often chooses roles which highlight issues of poverty and inequality and lends her voice to documentaries highlighting the same.
To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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5 January 2026, 2:00 am - 48 minutesFREE BONUS EPISODE - Festive Horrors Part One
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 and Dane to dig a little deeper into Scarred For Life related topics. This episode delves into some festive TV horrors and has been available to Scarred Club members for a couple of weeks alongside Part Two.
If you enjoy this episode (and want to hear Part Two) please consider subscribing to Scarred Club to receive bonus episodes every fortnight, alongside monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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29 December 2025, 2:00 am - 52 minutes 3 secondsChristmas Special 2025
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.
We cover off some more of our own festive scars while we dive into listener's scars and remind ourselves of a few highlights from this year on the show.
To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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22 December 2025, 2:00 am - 56 minutes 10 secondsDoug Naylor
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 has written or co-written since 1988.
He has also co-written and produced shows such as The Cannon and Ball Show, Comic Relief and Spitting Image. His latest project is the children’s novel Sin Bin Island which is available right now. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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15 December 2025, 2:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesYvette Fielding
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 Bravo and also being Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter.
But arguably her biggest contribution to TV is as the creator and presenter of the TV phenomenon - Most Haunted. 25 series and 300 episodes later she's still getting spooky in basements.
To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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8 December 2025, 2:00 am - 1 hour 2 minutesKim Newman
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 novel Anno Dracula and its sequels. He has also written in the world of Warhammer and, in non-fiction, the BFI Companion to Horror and Nightmare Movies among many others.
Steeped in knowledge of the horror genre, Kim has won awards from the Bram Stoker Society, the International Horror Guild, the Dracula Society, and more.
To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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1 December 2025, 2:00 am - 53 minutes 29 secondsPhil Ellis
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 Malcolm Hardee Award for Act That Should Make a Million Quid and joint Best Show at the ISH Comedy Awards. He’s also the creator of the cult-hit live children's stage show Funz and Gamez.
To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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24 November 2025, 2:00 am - 57 minutes 4 secondsMark Morris
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 collections including many official Doctor Who novelisations - picking up 2 British Fantasy Awards along the way.
To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/
Based on the hugely successful Scarred for Life books, this is a weekly exploration of the things that scared people growing up and what those things say about us today.
Join Andy Bush and Dave Lawrence as each week they talk to a special guest who brings with them three terrors from their childhoods.
Email us - [email protected]
Follow us on socials:
Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram
Andy Bush - Twitter / Instagram
Producer - Dane Smith
Production Company - Lock It In Studio
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