Perfect Day with Jessica Knappett
Perfect Day is the new weekly interview podcast from comedian, actor and writer Jessica Knappett.
Fascinated by how her famous friends manage their days, Knappett digs into her guests’ daily routines, bizarre habits, and most embarrassing moments as she explores how we spend our most precious resource: time.
As guests dream about their ideal morning, afternoon and night, listeners will also discover how celebs spend their reality. Find out who they’re hanging out with, what they’re doing, where they’re doing it and – importantly – why it matters to them.
Episodes
EP21: Joe Thomas
Inbetweeners’ star Joe Thomas joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week, for what may be the most achievable and depressing perfect day yet.
The pair discuss absolutely loads of things that Joe hates, including - the afternoon, eating lunch, mornings, the time 2.30, Edinburgh, stand-up, and his phone. They also talk about foyers, raw dogging, the rain, being a father, and death! Yes, it sounds depressing, but it is very very funny.
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12/12/24•1h 3m
EP20: Cariad Lloyd
Comedian and actress Cariad Lloyd joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to talk about her perfect day. The pair delve into Cariad’s love of dancing, fancy home cooking, lie-ins, their mutual love of Red Dwarf, outdoor swims and they have a very interesting chat about ADHD.
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05/12/24•56m 41s
EP19: Jameela Jamil
The sensational Jameela Jamil joins Jess on the podcast this week, in a landmark episode where we find our first ever relaxed woman. The pair talk about this, of course. They also discuss Jameela’s love of cleaning, her hatred of anything wet, hot or velvety, songs she’s had written about her, her love of chasing squirrels, her absolutely iconic morning routine, and how Jameela tries to make every day perfect.
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28/11/24•1h 7m
EP18: Ahir Shah
This week’s guest is 2023’s Edinburgh award winner, Ahir Shah who joins Jess to tell her all about his perfect day. The pair discuss the secret bonuses of jet lag, the seven deadly sins, the Thameslink and its similarities to Rishi Sunak, tax returns and the best and worst pizza - Chicago Town.
This is Ahir Shah’s perfect day... enjoy!!
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21/11/24•55m 2s
EP17: Brett Goldstein
Hollywood superstar Brett Goldstein joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to discuss (most) of his perfect day - all on no sleep! The pair talk about Brett’s dream woman, acting jobs, the sea, the sun, their Drifters days, charity gigs and Brett getting his bum out. Plus, Brett airs his views on the podcast format.
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14/11/24•1h 5m
EP16: Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean joins Jess on the podcast this week, as the pair discuss her perfect day. They touch upon ghosts, the smell of coffee, charity shopping in Wales, the power of the female collective, Comic Relief and what role they would have fulfilled in the Victorian era.
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07/11/24•59m 2s
EP15: Harriet Kemsley
Harriet Kemsley joins Jess Knappett on the podcast this week to discuss her perfect day. The pair discuss public hangovers, snowboarding, family holidays, adult content, being newly single and everything that entails.
To see the brilliant Harriet on tour, visit her website: https://harrietkemsley.com/home
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31/10/24•1h
EP14: Joe Lycett
The sensational Joe Lycett joins Jess on the podcast this week. The pair discuss Joe’s many exciting projects, being a political comedian, being sober, being hungover, being drunk, shared meals, pocket beers, therapy, napping and even more napping.
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24/10/24•59m 27s
EP13: Adam Buxton
The Podfather Adam Buxton joins Jessica Knappett to discuss his perfect day on this week’s extra special live record.
The pair, who performed at the York Theatre Royal earlier this year, discuss sexy time, flying dreams, train journeys, night time digestive issues, stupid birds, favourite arguments and Adam judges Jess’ use of jingles.
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17/10/24•56m 14s
EP12: Kiell Smith-Bynoe
‘Ghosts’ actor and comedian, Kiell Smith-Bynoe joins Jessica Knappett this week to talk all about his perfect day. The pair discuss drama school and the pitfalls of being an actor, the logistics of pool parties, how to do a 'lads lads lads' holiday, the floating breakfast loophole, Chinese food and Dolmio Days.
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10/10/24•54m 44s
EP11: Amy Gledhill
Amy Gledhill, winner of this year’s Edinburgh Comedy award ioins Jessica Knappett to discuss her perfect day.
The pair talk about the intricacies of Amy’s job at a carvery, how to not get food poisoning... maybe(?), the madness of Marie Kondo, Hollywood crushes, mash potato, Daniel Beddingfield and what constitutes a perfect chair. And remember, if you’ve been to a restaurant where you’re sat at an armchair and there’s a swing in table - please, please do let us know @perfectdaycast.
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03/10/24•55m 55s
EP10: Nick Mohammed
Telling us all about their perfect day this week is comedian and Ted Lasso superstar, Nick Mohammed. The pair discuss Nick’s hilarious comedy character Mr Swallow, brilliant TV and the commissioning process behind it, pub trips, a good old gossip and Nick reveals an insane story from his university days.
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26/09/24•54m 51s
EP9: 'Drifters' reunion with Lydia Rose Bewley and Lauren O'Rourke
This week, it’s a Drifters reunion on Perfect Day as the brilliant Lydia Rose Bewley and Lauren O'Rourke aka Bunny and Laura from Drifters are back together alongside Jessica Knappett, telling you all about their perfect day.
There’s an incredible revelation about Lydia on the set of Persuasion and a weird story about Lauren and Busted. But, they also talk about sticking stuff up their noses, doctor's visits, sleeping on sofas, Chiltern Railways, skips, curtains, Youtube clips, prolapses and becoming a lawyer. It’s much less shit than it sounds - promise.
And if you want to watch Fairy Land Cottage, you can find it here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOoeFFt641fiLUghzE9CHg
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19/09/24•1h 17m
EP8: Jamali Maddix
Jessica Knappett is joined this week by comedian, actor and documentary maker Jamali Maddix to discuss his perfect day. The duo discuss their experience on Outsiders, Jamali’s love of a specific style of shopping, favourite birds, big sticks, tax evasion, Birkenstocks and moths!
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To hear more of Jamali watch his brand new series on cults - ‘Follow the Leader’ on Dave!
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12/09/24•54m 26s
EP7: Emerald Fennell
Actor, filmmaker and writer, Emerald Fennell joins Jessica Knappett to describe her perfect day. The pair discuss a good goss, getting ready for a night out, being a hun, the wild way in Emerald writes scripts, the fashion in Saltburn, Jess’ new fitness idea and a stunning revelation about parties.
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05/09/24•59m 0s
EP6: Tim Key
This week Jessica Knappett is joined by actor, comedian, poet and author Tim Key to discuss his perfect ever day. Whilst discussing Tim’s jam-packed day, we hear the pair discuss Samuel Pepys, some stellar ideas for other podcasts, the best side of airport security to get into a pickle, their worst ever breakages, bullet trains, cricket and late-night kebabs.
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29/08/24•58m 13s
EP5: Arabella Weir
This week, the Fast Show’s comedy icon Arabella Weir joins Jessica Knappett to discuss her perfect day. The pair talk about being a female in the world of comedy, some of the Fast Show’s most iconic sketches, empty-nest syndrome, the perfect glass of wine, carrying around a poo and the logistics of tits - They’ve got it all covered!
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22/08/24•54m 57s
EP4: Phil Wang
In this episode of Perfect Day Jess is joined by comedian, actor and Taskmaster pal, Phil Wang. Whilst discussing Phil’s perfect day, we hear about his complicated relationship with ordering coffees, the joys of British service stations, undertaking simple chores in the house, why Phil is censored on daytime Taskmaster and his love of being treated like a little prince.
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15/08/24•55m 16s
EP3: Jessica Gunning
In this week’s episode Jessica Gunning joins Jessica Knappett to describe her perfect day. The pair discuss Gunning’s role as Martha in Baby Reindeer and the fallout of her new fame, her earlier acting jobs including being the ‘exposition lady’, a baby sitting incident involving Jess Knappett, getting injured on set and an run in with Jude Law and Keira Knightley.
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08/08/24•56m 25s
EP2: Dolly Alderton
This week, Dolly Alderton joins Jessica Knappett to discuss her perfect morning, afternoon and evening.
Amongst other things the pair discuss: The perks and pitfalls of being blonde, a fantasy interaction with Tom Selleck, breakups, the troubles with being an agony aunt, how Dolly became dubbed ‘the sweetie lady’, and sea shanties.
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01/08/24•59m 21s
EP1: Romesh Ranganathan
Join Jessica Knappett on her brand-new podcast, Perfect Day where she asks all your favourite people about their fantasy perfect day.
This week she’s joined by the brilliant comedian, Romesh Ranganathan. Whilst exploring Romesh’s perfect day, the pair discuss the narrative arc of Magic Mike Live, interviewing a potty-mouthed 50 Cent, council rubbish bins, the dangers of cat accessible Air BnBs, family time and the addition of Magnesium Butter to marital sex.
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25/07/24•54m 48s
Perfect Day - COMING SOON
Perfect Day is the new weekly interview podcast from comedian, actor and writer Jessica Knappett.
Fascinated by how her famous friends manage their days, Knappett digs into her guests’ daily routines, bizarre habits, and most embarrassing moments as she explores how we spend our most precious resource: time.
As guests dream about their ideal morning, afternoon and night, listeners will also discover how celebs spend their reality. Find out who they’re hanging out with, what they’re doing, where they’re doing it and – importantly – why it matters to them.
Expect to hear embarrassing moments and *worst day ever* stories, bold bucket lists and career ambitions, as well as clever creative processes and how to get out of a funk.
Join the chitchat with Jessica’s endless contact list of Britain’s loveable favourites, from comedian and Avoidance co-star Romesh Ranganathan and Everything I Know About Love author Dolly Alderton to Saltburn Director Emerald Fennell and Netflix’s Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning.
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15/07/24•1m 41s