Scarred for Life
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A deep dive into the dystopian pop culture of the 70s, 80s and beyond..
- 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.
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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:
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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.
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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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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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17 November 2025, 2:00 am - 57 minutes 19 secondsAnnette Badland
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 amount of iconic TV shows and films. You may have seen her in Bergerac, Doctor Who, Eastenders, Midsomer Murders, Ted Lasso or even the recent remake of The Toxic Avenger.
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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10 November 2025, 2:00 am - 56 minutes 2 secondsArchie Maddocks
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 comedy circuit, earning multiple award wins and nominations including a nomination for an Olivier Award in 2022. He recently wrote and starred in the coming-of-age drama Crongton, now streaming on BBC iPlayer. 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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3 November 2025, 2:00 am - 1 hour 20 minutesLIVE with John Thomson
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 in so many iconic shows such as Spitting Image, The Fast Show and Cold Feet, and he brings with him 4 new scars for our listening pleasure.
Thank you to everyone who came to our first ever live recording, it was an incredible night.
If you want to play along with the waxwork guessing game towards the end of the show, follow this link when prompted - https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/posts/guess-the-waxwork-game
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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27 October 2025, 2:00 am - 52 minutes 52 secondsNick Helm
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 Royal Television Society Award and he was nominated for a BAFTA for his short-film Elephant which he co-wrote, directed and starred in. His musical career includes the albums Nick Helm is F*cking Amazing and Hot ‘n’ Heavy.
His new live show No One Gets Out Alive is touring the UK right now and promises to be "the best damn night of your 'effing life".
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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20 October 2025, 1:00 am - 56 minutes 40 secondsMelissa Chan
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 reporting focuses on transnational issues often involving China – as well as the rise in global authoritarianism.
She has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, the Guardian – and many more. Melissa also co-authored the graphic novel You Must Take Part In Revolution – a dystopian fiction about a near-future war between the US and China.
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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13 October 2025, 1:00 am - 1 hour 1 minuteJon Richardson
This week’s guest is comedian, radio presenter and now actor - Jon Richardson!
Jon has been entertaining audiences on stage, on our screens and across the airwaves for over 20 years. He's a regular team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, presenter of the Saturday Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio and co-host of Down The Dog with Matt Forde.
And as we find out, he's also a huge horror and Stephen King fan.
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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6 October 2025, 1:00 am - 57 minutes 55 secondsMike Muncer
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 the host and creator of The Evolution of Horror podcast which journeys through horror history from silent film to modern classics.
His new show Carry On Up the Podcast which he hosts with comedian Susan Calman, dissects the entire Carry On series and is out now.
To see us live at Cultplex Manchester on the 10th October get your tickets here - https://tinyurl.com/3x9e236r
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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