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While parenting teenagers, bogged down with knicker admin and considering dealing HRT on the black market, Kerry​’s lost her mum bag but can’t remember what was in it as she’s outsourced her memory to her phone. The life of a middle aged woman who ​hasn’t got the bandwidth ​for any of this.

Kerry Godliman, comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and broadcaster, returns to the stage with her straight-talking charm and quick wit on a brand new stand-up show. As seen on Afterlife, Whitstable Pearl, Taskmaster, Trigger Point, Live At The Apollo and more. As heard on Radio 4 and Jon Richardson’s Absolute Radio Show.

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About

With her straight-talking charm and quick wit, Kerry Godliman is celebrated as one of the UK’s best performers as both a stand-up comedian and actor. She’s best known for her appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Taskmaster, Hypothetical, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Royal Variety Performance and 8 Out of 10 Cats. She has also appeared on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, A League of Their Own, There’s Something About Movies, Outsiders, The Weakest Link and The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas Special.

A regular on BBC Radio 4, Kerry has made appearances on The News Quiz, The Now Show, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Just a Minute, as well as her own series Kerry’s List and a starring role in the hit series The Wilsons Save the World. Kerry also hosts the hit podcast series Memory Lane with comedy pal Jen Brister, and narrates the chart-topping Stolen Hearts podcast series produced by US podcast network Wondery, for which she received a nomination for Best Podcast Host in the Ambies awards.

Kerry’s acting talents have seen her receive critical acclaim for her roles in After Life, Whitstable Pearl, Call the Midwife, Derek, Save Me, Bad Move, Trigger Point, Carters Get Rich, Mascots and Adult Material. She will also be starring in the Spinal Tap sequel This Is Spinal Tap.

Podcast

Memory Lane

Memory Lane, hosted by the brilliant Kerry Godliman and Jen Brister, is a podcast all about the stories behind old (and new) photos. Each week Kerry and Jen invite a new guest to bring in five photos from their life to talk about. Baby photos, birthday photos, school photos, Christmas photos… All great opportunities to have a look at the lives before each guest was famous as well as a great way to do a little snooping in the process.

Latest episode

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  • "The day my grandad died...I was like I've got a really weird feeling... I think during that day had I picked up on something?" This week we have the brilliant and hilarious @rachelfairburn on the pod!  So much fun having Rachel on, talking about her grandparents, the afterlife, watching scary movies as a kid and so much[...]
  • "I used to live in my mum and dad's attic... kind of like a triangle coffin..." This week we have the most devious of Traitor's @paulgorton on the show talking about what got him there.  Such a fun chat about how he met his stunning wife @forgoodnesskate, The story behind getting on Traitors thanks to @gillinghamjoe and David[...]
  • "The phone rang at 3am... The guys said... Sir there is someone in your room... I was like oh my god..." This week we have the hilarious and all too young looking Rhys James on the show! The photos aren't anything to write home about but his stories are well worth it! The one about[...]
  • "This was the first day of my sixth form college..." This week we have pulled together a best of episode as Kerry is on holiday... PHOTO 1: Carl Donnelly's brand new suit is without doubt the best bad outfit so far... PHOTO 2: Kevin Bishop telling us about nearly dying after a night in a[...]
  • "My friends asked my father when he was most disappointed... He said when I was arrested and my friends in unison both went... Which time?" This week we have the wonderfully talented @markusbirdman on the show! We had a wild time chatting his father, his daughter, nearly becoming a vicar and so much more. Markus is[...]
  • "My agent called and said... You are going to be the lead in the Australian Office!" This week we have the Aussie sensation and hugely talented comedian and actor Felicity Ward on the show.  We had a wild time chatting to Felicity about her life... from childhood with her siblings, going to festivals, getting into[...]
  • "Paul McCartney took that picture and he sent it to me... Emily does faces like that too..." This week we have the uber talented comedian / singer / writer / actor... (she's done it all) Kate Robbins on the show. What an absolute blast chatting about her unbelievable life from writing songs for Cilla Black[...]
  • "This is where I first fell in love with rugby... But you can clearly see I also fell in love with the cakes..." This week we have the bad boy of rugby @joemarler17 - he isn't actually the bad boy of rugby but we've called him that so we are sticking to it. Joe was such a[...]
  • "He'd been there a while while... and I'd been away... and then he was like... Sonia's back..." This week we have the wonderful, funny and some say national treasure @natcass1 on the show talking about life in the public eye, losing her mum in her twenties, being an aunty aged 3 and so so much more... -[...]
  • "Just because my mate had a pool in Romford doesn't mean she's rich... These girls are REALLY rich..." This week we have the uber talented and hilarious @thatlaurasmyth on the show talking about growing up with all her sisters, having a daughter in her early twenties, teaching and her little love Betty.    Plus we have[...]
  • "It was the end of year six talent show and I danced to Daniel Beddingfield's Gotta Get Through This..." This week we have the brilliant stage, TV and film star @hammedhamz on the show talking about how he became the superstar he is now.    Plus we have Kerry and Jen chatting about their respective summer[...]
  • "I had these 'friends' growing up - one was called Hodden and one was called Mackas..." This week we have the unique and super talented @paulfootcomedy on the show talking about his childhood toys/friends, his funny father, playing flight attendant and his brilliant nana, amongst other things. PHOTO 1: Me with either Hodden or Mackas PHOTO 2:[...]
  • "I once spilled soup all over a woman's head..." This week we have the incredible and hilarious @harrietkemsley on the show talking about being sacked from various jobs, being allergic to vegetables, growing up on a farm and having a (not so) giant West African Snail. PHOTO 1: Wellies! PHOTO 2: My Giant (normal) pet[...]
  • "I told my parents I was gay and I left the house 20 minutes and I went to a phone box at the bottom of the street because I was homeless..." This week we have the wonderful and brilliant Susie McCabe on the show talking about coming out, meeting Jarvis Cocker, her amazing nan, bucket hats,[...]
  • "I remember looking around in the garden and saying 'I don't think I'm meant to be here..." This week we have the brilliant Colin Hoult on the show talking about growing up with his much older siblings, formative years and his brilliant alter ego Anna Mann. PHOTO 1: Go Karting with my brother PHOTO 2: Holidaying in[...]
  • "I didn't need a wand, I had loads of wands but one of them broke and I just completely crumbled... AAAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!" This week we have, former child magician and current British Comedian of the Year, Dan Tiernan talking about being a dinner lady, turning his hand at magic as a teenager, acting on Doctors, playing danger[...]
  • "I have pictures of me wearing all red outfits and a little red beret..." This week we have the wonderful and delightful @theamyannette on the show to talk about her journey through life, her long road into comedy and almost/kind of proposing to @mrnishkumar. PHOTO 1: Boss Baby PHOTO 2: Self Haircut PHOTO 3: Shopping Problems PHOTO[...]
  • "I was hanging out with people that were already successful and they'd earned their stripes, and then got into the drinking and partying and it was a recipe for disaster..." This week we have the brilliant young stand-up @elliotsteel on the show to talk about his journey into comedy, lockdown nightmares, MMA and meeting his[...]
  • "My mum's done so much for improving state school education and had a huge impact over politics, like my dad, but because he's a man she's just been content to not be championed in that way..." This week we have the brilliant and super talented @disgracecampbell on the show to talk about growing up in[...]
  • "How Princess Di is that haircut? She'd love you saying that!" This week we have the incredibly talented and Rachel Parris on the show. We chat about her mum, austentatious, university... Marcus (obviously...) and her son Billy. Photo 01 - Me and mum Photo 02 - School days (dress up) Photo 03 - Austentatious Photo[...]
  • "The monkey that I talk to... is my dad..." This week we have the amazing and brilliant and super super funny Nina Conti on the show. What an absolute treat.  Photo 01: Nina with her dad Tom Conti Photo 02: Nina being surprised by Susan Saradon and Naomi Watts Photo 03: A ventriloquist convention Photo 04:[...]
  • "At school, managing the stink bomb campaign, that was brilliant." This week we have the uber talented and super wonderful @helenlederer on the show. While very few photos are discussed, the sheer joy of conversation was palpable. PICS & MORE - https://www.instagram.com/memory_lane_podcast/ A Dot Dot Dot Production produced by Joel Porter Hosted by Jen Brister &[...]
  • "Not only will we not sponsor you but you are trivialising an atrocity." This week we have the brilliant and always surprising Marcus Brigstocke on to talk about his dancing days, weight loss, addiction, Prince and so much more. Marcus really has lived many many lives. Photo 01 - Me aged three Photo 02 - Growing up[...]
  • "I was rolling this ball of snow around and it was picking up all the cat shit..." This week we have the incredible Richard Herring who comes with stories of his great grandad's ventriloquist dummies, his first time abroad on his own, having testicular cancer, beating Kerry on Taskmaster and meeting his hero Michael Palin. Photo[...]
  • "When you say you see my mothers face it's because she looks wrecked..." This week we have the fabulous Sara Barron on to talk about her dancing days, her thoughts and dreams, her sweaty nature and her relationship with her brother. Photo 01 - Me and my mum (and dad) Photo 02 - Me and my mum Photo 03 - Me[...]
  • "My mum hated this cardigan I wore so much that when I got beaten up she said 'I told you not to wear that cardigan!'" This week we had a last minute cancellation so @jenbristercomedy cobbled together 3 (very funny) photos to talk about. Thanks to @jarredchristmas for the empty Scottish gig photo. Photo 01 - My young[...]
  • "After a while I just stopped trying to fit in..." This week we have the brilliant, funny and multi-talented @IanMooreAuthor on the show! Once a brilliant stand-up comedian now a brilliant author of Kerry's favourite cosy-crime. Photo 01 - Me and my wife to be aged 18yrs Photo 02 - My one and only headshot Photo[...]
  • "Obviously I was disappointed to let a goal in because... Who's getting past that?!" This week we have the brilliant, funny and wonderful human Chloe Petts on the show! Amongst other things, Chloe is a big fan of Ben's, was a brilliant footballer and is a wonderful stand-up and is a MASSIVE Palace fan. Photo[...]
  • "In this photo I was asking them to call my mum and dad to tell them I was going to die..." This week we have the uber talented (despite what he tells you) Huge Davies on the show! What a pleasure and some great stories too. Plus Kerry and Jen discuss meeting their fans and the pleasures[...]
  • "I might as well have carried a picture of Margaret Thatcher and copy of the Sun..." This week we have the ever so funny and ever so wonderful human Lucy Porter on the show! Lucy brought in 40 photos... but who's counting?! Plus Kerry and Jen discuss babysitters, New Orleans and The Weakest Link... Amongst other things... Photo 01 -[...]
  • This week we have the wonderful, hilarious and awesome human that is Jess Fostekew on the show! It's more a chat with a mate looking at a few photos but what more could you ask for?! Plus Jen and Kerry discuss losing it over One Day, the pros and cons of capitalism, baby attire... Yep, lots of bases covered this[...]
  • TRIGGER WARNING - Phil tells a story about (accidentally) nearly hanging himself on stage - skip from 11:30 to 16:00 if this may be upsetting to you. This week we have the brilliant force of comedy Phil Ellis on the show! We barely touch the surface of his stories but the ones he does tell are just[...]
  • "In the safety of my sanctuary and my family I was using the hoover to perform Ricky Martin Shake Your Bom Bom" What a joyous day it was to have @stephencomedy come on our podcast and share some good, some bad and some down right hilarious photos with us! Photo 01 - Me and my parents (/Netflix true crime[...]
  • "I don't think Scotland had health adverts telling people not to hit their kids..." What an absolute pleasure to have @fernfrombathgate come on our podcast this week! The life Fern has had isn't done justice by our podcast... but there are still some AMAZING stories and some brilliant pictures for you all to enjoy. One of the highlights[...]
  • "I spent the next year and a half speaking in a full South East London accent..." One of the funniest and busiest men in comedy joins us this week with a hatful of stories (and pictures) that are both amazing and ridiculous in equal measure. Photo 01 - Me and Tom Photo 02 - Me[...]
  • "I used to get my haircut where they said 'model's needed' in the hope I'd get noticed..." The uber talented and incredibly funny Jarred Christmas rocks into the podcast this week with a bunch of photos and stories. He's a man with so many stories we barely get to the start of his career. Photo[...]
  • "My father cut my fringe using selotape..." The wonderful, talented and just a brilliant ray of sunshine - Allyson June-Smith - joins us for such a fun trip down Memory Lane. Photo 01 - Big head, Bad haircut Photo 02 - Grandma Photo 03 - Wedding Speach Photo 04 - Fairy Godmother Photo 05 - Mum[...]
  • "And then she rocked up with the bald dad story..." The uber talented and multifaceted Kiell Smith-Bynoe rocks into the podcast this week with a bunch of photos and stories to boot. Photo 01 - Me and my cousins Photo 02 - School dayz Photo 03 - Junior Spesh dayz Photo 04 - Klayze Photo[...]
  • "When I put the photo on Facebook it got a lot of comments like... Doth thou playeth the lute sire?" The brilliant and unbelievably funny Rob Auton joined us with some amaing photos including what has to be our worst haircut yet. Photo 01 - Me at 4 years old Photo 02 - Christmas lava[...]
  • "I'm like that in an eye test, I want to win... I want them to say you can probably see through walls." To end the series we have the megastar Ricky Gervais. He brought in some great photos including one of him as a kid holding two monkeys. Photo 01 - Me at 6 years[...]
  • We didn't have a prize... So we did a caricature... No arms but tits The wonderful, brilliant and incredibly funny Laura Checkley takes us through a few of her photos from a life of making people smile and laugh. Photo 01 - Family Holiday Photo 02 - Working with Cilla Black Photo 03 - Caricature[...]
  • "Paul Weller had seen us play and asked for a tape and took that to John Peel" The wonderful, brilliant and incredibly funny Kevin Eldon takes us through a few of his photos from a life of making people laugh. Photo 01 - Family Photo Photo 02 - Jerry Hackett and the Fringes (Band) Photo[...]
  • "I'm looking down at about two thousand skin heads... Most of them doing Nazi salutes..." The wonderful and brilliant Ian Stone brings in some photos (and stories) from his life to talk about. Photo 01 - On the tube to a Jam gig Photo 02 - My nan and her look to my dad Photo[...]
  • "This was the first day of my sixth form college... One of the worst decisions I've ever made..." Carl Donnelly is a hero for many things but sharing the pic and story of his three piece sixth form suit is just the greatest! Thank you Carl! Photo 01 - Family photo Photo 02 - Fist[...]
  • "The girls I was living with kept moving out... I was like the one remaining Sugar Babe..." The uber talented, wonderful and hilarious Dolly Alderton brings in an array of stories and photos to talk about. Photo 01 - Photobooth with mum Photo 02 - Girls flatshare Photo 03 - Girls picnic Photo 04 -[...]
  • "I can't function in the world of nostalgia" So... We had a last minute drop out... Fortunately we get to hear from Kerry (finally)... Photo 01 - Lots of pictures of little Kerry Photo 02 - Family hugs Photo 03 - Filming in Svalbard PICS & MORE - https://www.instagram.com/memory_lane_podcast/ A Dot Dot Dot Production produced[...]
  • "The late 90s, there'd be a bungee jump in the pub car park... A crane pulled up..." Long time friend and brilliant comedian Andrew Bird brings in his (physical) photos for us to talk about. Photo 01 - The tree house (aged 14) Photo 02 - Down the mine (family holiday) Photo 03 - Down[...]
  • "It (the show) was called Healing the Nation and it was then interrupted by a worldwide pandemic" The brilliant Andy Parsons joins Kerry and Jen with some great stories and photos. Photo 01 - Visiting No 10 Photo 02 - Sky jumping in New Zealand Photo 03 - Andy's only time on a horse Photo[...]
  • "You've been Elphicked" Kevin Bishop, child actor and brilliant sketch actor/comedian joins us with some unbelievable stories from his incredible career. Photo 01 - Kevin and Kermit Photo 02 - Kevin and Tim Curry Photo 03 - Kevin and Billy Connolly Photo 04 - Kevin and Russell Tovey Photo 05 - Kevin and Michael Elphick[...]
  • "So I'm lying on the ground watching these senior politicians (literally) walk all over me" Ayesha has some absolutely brilliant stories (and photos) from her life in politcs, comedy and music. Photo 01 - A budding journalist Photo 02 - The hedonistic days Photo 03 - Ayesha and Caitlin Moran Photo 04 - Ayesha and[...]
  • "I went downstairs to do a sound check and there was Sting doing a sound check... ROXANNE..." Charlie has some absolutely brilliant stories and photos... Including one with Monica Lowinsky (and Graham Norton) Photo 01 - Charlie and his best friend Photo 02 - Charlie in his Brian Rogers dance tour T-Shirt Photo 03 -[...]
  • "I personally think I was the cutest baby that has ever lived" Josh shares some BRILLIANT photos and stories. His baby photo is soooo cute! Photo 01 - Baby photo Photo 02 - Gangsta photo Photo 03 - Suranne Jones photo Photo 04 - Holiday photo PICS & MORE - https://www.instagram.com/memory_lane_podcast/ For tickets for Josh’s[...]
  • "I wanted to wear a woolly hat at all times, I even tried to make my hair into it!" Ian came in off the back of his Edinburgh Award nomination to share some BRILLIANT photos and stories. Photo 01 - The haunted portrait Photo 02 - Covering the ears with hair Photo 03 - On[...]
  • "I'm just a guy that's never been punched" Fin shared some brilliant stories! Just listen to the episode, you won't be disappointed. Photo 01 - Fin and his dad - childhood Photo 02 - Fin after cutting off his finger in a handblender Photo 03 - Fin, Amanda and their daughter Photo 04 - Fin[...]
  • "I don't know what the photographer's shouted and it's made loads of them look like sex dolls" Angela takes Kerry and Jen through her beautiful and heartwarming photos! Photo 01 - Growing up in a big family Photo 02 - Angela's 'crimewatch' photo (not literally) Photo 03 - Angela and Michael Fabbri Photo 04 -[...]
  • "Turd skirt was a woman that once wore a brown skirt to a PTA meeting" Maisie takes Kerry and Jen through her brilliant photos! Photo 01 - Growing up playing football with her brother Photo 02 - Maisie and mates before a Lady Gaga concert (In a Permier Inn lift) Photo 03 - Maisie and[...]
  • "I left home at 15 and left Broadstairs at 17 to go to... You wouldn't guess this... University!" Lou takes Kerry and Jen through her eclectic, amazing and hilarious life! (Lou's new book 'What's That Lady Doing' is here to buy - https://geni.us/LouSandersBook?fbclid=PAAaYNXXU62dTvav9PUIHRMq3C-3CEjQZJD6JrDckAOJbKjZrS5vpqVW-AERw_aem_ASo2ghthH2DJLQ8ZENLCgbjgtSATxof5Qu1e4K7hEHGlYWHatHOOzZwgCg1nprTwI9c) Photo 01 - Growing up in Broadstairs Photo 02 - Lou as[...]
  • "The 80s boom times... Then the arse fell out the lorry game and he went bankrupt..." Suzi takes Kerry and Jen on a tour of her amazing life! Photo 01 - Me and my brother (me on the toilet) Photo 02 - Mum and dad in fancy dress Photo 03 - Me nan taking a[...]
  • "If I was just at a different school things would be playing out differently" Paul takes Kerry and Jen on a tour of his amazing life! Photo 01 - Nearly getting a motorbike Photo 02 - Two very different family holidays Photo 03 - Graduating from drama school Photo 04 - Glasto!!! with his daughter[...]
  • "You forgot several titles... Sex Goddess, National Treasure and People's Princess" Rosie takes Kerry and Jen on a tour of her amazing life! Photo 01 - Rosie being born Photo 02 - Christmas day 1993 Photo 03 - Rosie, Andrea and Gran Photo 04 - Mr Blobby fancy dress (FD) Photo 05 - That dress![...]
  • "Two great quotes... Kids love to bounce and They're in science..." Jake takes Kerry and Jen on a tour of his life - from all around the world Photo 01 - Kids love to bounce Photo 02 - Holidays in Florida Photo 03 - Nearly moving to Canada Photo 04 - More than a free[...]
  • "It's not like This Life is it Isy?!" Isy takes Kerry and Jen (OUR NEW CO-HOST!!!!) on a walk through her amazing (AMAZING!) photo album. Photo 01 - Suade - Skater Girl Photo 02 - Face swap Photo 03 - Working after becoming a mum Photo 04 - Weekend away with friends PICS & MORE[...]
  • "It's like a Mormon situation... Especially because they are in the same outfit!" Jason takes Kerry and Jen (OUR NEW CO-HOST!!!!) on a walk through his amazing (AMAZING!) life. Photo 01 - Nora's band Photo 02 - Jason's first proper holiday Photo 03 - Jason's first stand-up gig Photo 04 - Banter with The Rock![...]
  • "I think the last two years of primary school were my imperial phase of my childhood" Josh takes Kerry on a walk through his childhood and later using the medium of photos. Photo 01 - Josh's HAIR! Photo 02 - Josh In Some Fantastic Knitwear Photo 03 - Josh (Sweating) After a Gig in Edinburgh[...]
  • "I could be married to Nick Coppin now!" Sarah takes Kerry on a walk through her childhood and later using the medium of photos. Photo 01 - Sarah's sisters 7th birthday Photo 02 - A fantastic perm Photo 03 - Sarah's teen obsession Photo 04 - Fancy dress Photo 05 - Meeting the brilliant Gary[...]
  • "I don't understand people that go to Switzerland (for euthanasia), just get a one way ticket to Swanley and say you're not from round here." Kerry spends an afternoon chatting with veteran British comedian and writer Mark Steel. Photo 01 - Mark's missing piece of the puzzle Photo 02 - On holiday with Jeremy Hardy[...]
  • "I got alopecia when I was 11 and had a comb over... It was almost a hitler flick..." Kerry catches up with fellow comedian Zoe Lyons. Photo 01 - Zoe in the sink Photo 02 - At university in York Photo 03 - Performing at the o2 Photo 04 - Zoe in fancy dress Photo[...]
  • "Now slicking your hair back was very de rigueur... Even saying de rigueur would of got you a kicking..." Kerry catches up with fellow comedian Tom Allen, pre-lockdown in his home. Photo 01 - Tom in a School Cricket Photo Photo 02 - A Very Dapper Tom at School Photo 03 - Tom at a[...]
  • "I was like... Is there an all female tent... I'm going there! If anything is going to happen tonight's the night... And then there were 6 women in there, 3 of which reading magazines." Kerry chats with soon to be co-host Jen Brister about her favourite photos Photo 01 - Jen, Her Brothers and Her[...]
  • "I was in class... The bell goes... I look up and I see girls running to get front row seats... I'm not making this up!" Kerry chats with comedian Seann Walsh about his favourite photos Photo 01 - Seann's New Romantics Phase Photo 02 - Seann's Comedy Class Photo 03 - Seann on holiday in[...]
  • "And that was when my dad took me home put everything I own on a bonfire and burnt the whole lot" Kerry chats with Jo Brand about her favourite photos, rummaged from a number of shoe boxes... Photo 01 - Jo's school photo Photo 02 - A birthday card for Jo's Grandad Photo 03 -[...]
  • "In the penis! In the penis! In the penis!" Kerry chats with James Acaster about his five favourite photos... That his mum sent us. Photo 01 - James as a baby Photo 02 - James with his parents Photo 03 - James in a lion costume Photo 04 - James as a teenager Photo 05[...]
  • "We were in on the Tuesday doing costumes and then filming on the Saturday..." Kerry chats with writer and actor Lennie James about his five favourite photos while he's on lockdown in Austin, Texas. Photo 01 - Lennie in Great Yarmouth as a teenager Photo 02 - Lennie with all the stars of Snatch Photo[...]
  • "Thank god you are cut out of frame so I can't tell it's a gilet!" "I absolutely loved that gilet!" **KERRY ONLY** Rom takes Kerry on a walk through his childhood and life using the medium of photos. Photo 01 - Romesh's 6th birthday Photo 02 - Romesh dancing at his tenth birthday Photo 03[...]

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