# Brian Conley's Backstage HOWLER with Tom Cruise! | Russell Howard's Five Brilliant Things

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Brian Conley has been one of the biggest names in UK comedy and theatre for the past generation. From being the biggest comedian on TV to the most in-demand stage performer, he’s done it all. Come in and listen to a fascinating chat between Russell and Brian, two comics who sit, and have sat, at the top of their game at different periods in history.

As we spoke about on the show, Brian has just competed in Celebrity Hunted on Channel 4, and you can watch the whole series, including his victorious final show on the Channel 4 player right now!

The Prat Pack also have some September shows which are selling fast. So go and get your tickets!

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0:00 Intro 1:15 Celebrity encounters 3:56 Performing Doc Brown 6:11 Meeting Bob Hope 10:04 Jackie Mason encounter 12:07 The Tom Cruise story 18:05 World Cup memories 22:20 TV career highlights 26:31 The Pratt Pack 32:02 Family and life lessons 36:21 Reflecting on success 41:00 Gardening and final thoughts

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- Series: [Five Brilliant Things](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/890e6a346cfb)
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- Length: 51 min
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