Nigel Planer: The Young Ones and Beyond

Podcast: Spooning with Mark Wogan · Virgin Radio UK

Opublikowano: 2026-09-09

Actor, poet and writer Nigel Planer joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week. Nigel opens up on his early days on a diet of lentils to becoming a generational icon as Neil in the anarchic, groundbreaking sitcom The Young Ones and Nigel opens up about the chaotic 1980s alternative comedy scene. He shares what it was really like peeking through the wings to spot fans like Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman. Plus, Nigel reflects on his complex relationship with his beloved character and reveals the real-life "rom-com" story that took 50 years to find its happy ending...