Episode 81 - It’s Joanne Heywood, Miss. Lovelock from Grace & Favour! Are You Being Served Again - a podcast by Jeff & Brandon

The talented and charming Joanne Heywood stopped by the recording studio while on a holiday tour of Northern Mississippi!
We learn that Ms. Heywood’s first professional acting role was the musical “High Society” (and we even get a bit of her singing on the episode).
Which cast member kept giggling during Grace & Favour?
AND which actor did all of their own stunts?
What could the original AYBS series get away with in comedy that the later sequel couldn’t?
How does an actor handle an upstaging horse who wants the spotlight?
John Inman’s lovely codpiece!
Was it intimidating to be a new actor on the cast with the very well-known AYBS leads?
We learn about Ms. Heywood’ 2 years on “First of the Summer Wine”.
A connection from Grace & Favour to Gavin and Stacey!
What was it like to be an audience member during the filming of the show?
She stared in Coronation Street three times, EastEnders, and Emmerdale!
We hear accents ranging from East London’s “Albert Square” from EastEnders to Proper Northern Lass.
What American TV show could be compared to Are You Being Served?
The expensive custom nightie made by famous lingerie house Rigby and Peller.
Theft in the wardrobe department!
And what would have happened to Miss. Lovelock if the series had continued?
You can find Joanne Heywood in a Christmas Panto this year.
(And yes, Ms. Heywood is unanimous in this).
A huge thank you to Joanne for spending time with our podcast.
You can find Joanne Heywood on twitter @MsJoanneHeywood
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