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Scarred For Life

Lock It In Studio

132 episodes

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 life.

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  1. Mail Bag #1

    · 31 min · S5 E6 · Explicit

    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 Mail Bag, there's tons of ways to get involved, message us on…

  2. Rhys Thomas Returns!

    · 1 h 00 min · S5 E5 · Explicit

    Our guest this week is the returning fan favourite, the comedian,director, writer and actor - Rhys Thomas. His last appearance on the podcast was one of the highlights of last year and yet we’d barely scraped the…

  3. Watch Club #1

    · 37 min · S5 E4 · Explicit

    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 films, so we thought we'd put it to the test. So this week we're…

  4. Emily Dean

    · 1 h 03 min · S5 E3 · Explicit

    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, for which previous Scarred For Life guest Mark Gatiss - deemed her…

  5. Board Game Deep Dive with John Thomson

    · 51 min · S5 E2 · Explicit

    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 is returning guest John Thomson. To join Scarred Club and get…

  6. Ross Noble

    · 59 min · S5 E1 · Explicit

    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 favourite thanks to his wildly unpredictable stand-up style, before going on…

  7. Series 5 Trailer | Scarred For Life

    · 0:30 · Trailer

    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 life. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes,…

  8. Sarah Govett

    · 47 min · S4 E23 · Explicit

    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 thriller Tim about a rogue AI humanoid robot that went to number one…

  9. Matthew Sweet

    · 50 min · S4 E22 · Explicit

    Our guest this week is writer, journalist, cultural historian and broadcaster Matthew Sweet. Alongside Mark Gatiss, Matthew co-writes the detective series Bookish for U&Alibi, and is the author of works including…

  10. Gary Russell

    · 57 min · S4 E21 · Explicit

    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 Carpet, he also played Dick in The Famous Five, and had the starring…

  11. Sally-Anne Martyn

    · 54 min · S4 E20 · Explicit

    This week our guest is author Sally-Anne Martyn. Sally-Anne specialises in writing female-led psychological thrillers inspired by the working-class women she grew up with. Her work includes The Beauty Queen, The Home…

  12. Mark Gatiss

    · 1 h 09 min · S4 E19 · Explicit

    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…

  13. Seán Carlsen

    · 48 min · S4 E18 · Explicit

    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…

  14. Dom Joly

    · 48 min · S4 E17 · Explicit

    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…

  15. Maxine Peake

    · 57 min · S4 E16 · Explicit

    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…

  16. FREE BONUS EPISODE - Festive Horrors Part One

    · 48 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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.…

  17. Christmas Special 2025

    · 49 min · S4 E15 · Explicit

    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…

  18. Doug Naylor

    · 53 min · S4 E14 · Explicit

    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…

  19. Yvette Fielding

    · 1 h 03 min · S4 E13 · Explicit

    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…

  20. Kim Newman

    · 59 min · S4 E12 · Explicit

    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…

  21. Phil Ellis

    · 50 min · S4 E11 · Explicit

    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…

  22. Mark Morris

    · 54 min · S4 E10 · Explicit

    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…

  23. Annette Badland

    · 55 min · S4 E9 · Explicit

    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,…

  24. Archie Maddocks

    · 54 min · S4 E8 · Explicit

    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…

  25. LIVE with John Thomson

    · 1 h 18 min · S4 E7 · Explicit

    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…

  26. Nick Helm

    · 51 min · S4 E6 · Explicit

    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…

  27. Melissa Chan

    · 55 min · S4 E5 · Explicit

    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…

  28. Jon Richardson

    · 1 h 00 min · S4 E4 · Explicit

    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…

  29. Mike Muncer

    · 56 min · S4 E3 · Explicit

    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…

  30. Lizzie Hopley

    · 55 min · S4 E2 · Explicit

    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 Triffids as well as many stage productions for the RSC. She has also…

  31. Al Murray

    · 57 min · S4 E1 · Explicit

    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 performed on stage for over 30 years, appearing on so many TV shows it’s…

  32. Rhys Thomas

    · 53 min · S3 E22 · Explicit

    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 Royal Television Award winner, having been behind and in front of some…

  33. Stuart Bray

    · 49 min · S3 E21 · Explicit

    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 biggest films and tv shows of the past 3 decades including Saving…

  34. Glenn Moore

    · 52 min · S3 E20 · Explicit

    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 probably seen him on Mock The Week, House of Games or winning a Pointless…

  35. Zoe Lyons

    · 43 min · S3 E19 · Explicit

    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 The Week, SAS Who Dares Wins or Live At The Apollo. Performing live…

  36. Carl Donnelly

    · 48 min · S3 E18 · Explicit

    This week's guest is comedian and writer Carl Donnelly. Carl has been performing stand-up across the country for almost 2 decades, establishing himself as a favourite on the circuit. He’s also a fellow podcaster,…

  37. Olaf Falafel

    · 41 min · S3 E17 · Explicit

    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 Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe. His family friendly stand-up shows…

  38. Daniel Handler

    · 46 min · S3 E16 · Explicit

    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 Unfortunate Events. Under his real name he's also written a plethora…

  39. Marjolein Robertson

    · 43 min · S3 E15 · Explicit

    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 Islands, Marjolein grew up surrounded by folk tales which she weaves…

  40. Rob Shearman

    · 54 min · S3 E14 · Explicit

    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 and TV shows. If it can be written, Rob's written it. He's also…

  41. Milo McCabe (AKA Troy Hawke)

    · 45 min · S3 E13 · Explicit

    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 known for playing Troy Hawke, a David Niven inspired character who…

  42. Sam Ryder

    · 43 min · S3 E12 · Explicit

    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 nominated for a BRIT award, performed sell-out shows across the world…

  43. Lucy Porter

    · 52 min · S3 E11 · Explicit

    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 for over 2 decades. Her most recent show No Regrets explored “the…

  44. Stuart Laws

    · 48 min · S3 E10 · Explicit

    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 Has To Be Joking?' across the UK this spring. He's written and…

  45. Peter Serafinowicz

    · 49 min · S3 E9 · Explicit

    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 choice but to simply absorb his stream of consciousness. Peter is…

  46. Sophie Aldred

    · 46 min · S3 E8 · Explicit

    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 Sylvester McCoy in the final series of the show's original run as well as…

  47. Ed Byrne

    · 44 min · S3 E7 · Explicit

    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 also appeared on countless stages across the world, including his…

  48. Paul Magrs

    · 49 min · S3 E6 · Explicit

    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, short stories and audio dramas. He's also known for writing The Brenda…

  49. Danny Robins

    · 50 min · S3 E5 · Explicit

    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 Story, as well as the podcasts Haunted, The Battersea Poltergeist,…

  50. Doc Brown

    · 57 min · S3 E4 · Explicit

    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 including Taskmaster, he's also had prominent roles in Stars Wars: Andor,…

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