You Should've Been Here Last Week

By: Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin
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  • Summary

  • They say doing stand-up is the hardest job - so here's a rundown on how it's done from the prime movers in comedy! Every fortnight respected comedians, Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts interview esteemed figures in the industry from the UK and beyond. If you're interested in getting involved or finding out more about live promotion or performance, then this irreverent show pulls back the curtain on the world of professional comedy! You can watch every interview on our YouTube channel. Want to support our show? Contributions can be made to Steve's Ko-fi account or Paul's JokePit account. Get in touch with us by email.

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    Paul Ricketts and Steve Gribbin
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Episodes
  • Sam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself in the face!

    Sam Serrano - I don't punch down or up - just myself in the face!
    Apr 27 2025
    Sam Serrano - Started doing stand up comedy in Liverpool at 14 and is now a rising star in UK comedy. As a gender-fluid and dyspraxic comedian, Sam brings a fresh and unique perspective, leaving audiences in stitches with sharp wit and insightful humour. Sam talks to fellow Liverpudlian comedian Steve Gribbin and Paul Ricketts about how their comedy has changed as they've grown.

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    42 mins
  • Geoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the Government

    Geoff Rowe - I'll get live comedy recognised by the Government
    Apr 8 2025

    Geoff Rowe - Founder of the UK's biggest comedy festival (Leicester), which led to his order of the British Empire Medal award. Now, as a prime mover behind the Live Comedy Association he wants live comedy to be finally recognised for it's cultural importance to the UK - instead of "glass blowing, folk music and Morris dancing!" Recorded the day before a Government Select Committee announced it will looking at the challenges faced by the UK comedy industry.

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    47 mins
  • Arthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."

    Arthur Smith - "Leonard Cohen knew I was on his side."
    Mar 23 2025

    On this award-nominated show - Arthur Smith - UK comedy legend on stage, TV and radio for many decades. Currently narrates BBC's Money for Nothing and star of the brilliant Grumpy Old Men. He has also been a West End playwright - An Evening with Gary Lineker - plus singer, poet, presenter and writer.

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    Arthur Smith: My first 75 years in Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwEFDog9kzk

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    36 mins
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