<description>&lt;p&gt;BAFTA-winning writer and comedian &lt;strong&gt;Sophie Willan&lt;/strong&gt; joins Mo Gilligan for a brutally honest and hilarious conversation about turning real life chaos into award-winning TV.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From &lt;strong&gt;getting expelled from school after turning up drunk in a bikini&lt;/strong&gt;, to building the hit series &lt;strong&gt;Alma’s Not Normal&lt;/strong&gt;, Sophie opens up about the moments that shaped her career — including how her grandma inspired her creativity, the reality of writing a TV series from scratch, and why becoming a mother has completely changed how she looks at work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mo and Sophie also dive into stand-up nerves, Edinburgh comedy memories, growing up in Bolton, and the gritty early days of chasing a creative career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect laughs, honesty, and a proper behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to turn life experience into comedy gold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Topics in this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Becoming a BAFTA-winning writer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sophie Willan’s chaotic teenage years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about writing TV shows&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Edinburgh comedy circuit stories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parenthood and creativity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why stand-up comics are built differently&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest voices in comedy, culture and entertainment.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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How Sophie Willan Turned Her Life Into a Hit TV Show

MAY 20, 202652 MIN
Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle & End

How Sophie Willan Turned Her Life Into a Hit TV Show

MAY 20, 202652 MIN

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BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Sophie Willan joins Mo Gilligan for a brutally honest and hilarious conversation about turning real life chaos into award-winning TV.From getting expelled from school after turning up drunk in a bikini, to building the hit series Alma’s Not Normal, Sophie opens up about the moments that shaped her career — including how her grandma inspired her creativity, the reality of writing a TV series from scratch, and why becoming a mother has completely changed how she looks at work.Mo and Sophie also dive into stand-up nerves, Edinburgh comedy memories, growing up in Bolton, and the gritty early days of chasing a creative career.Expect laughs, honesty, and a proper behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to turn life experience into comedy gold.Topics in this episode:Becoming a BAFTA-winning writerSophie Willan’s chaotic teenage yearsThe truth about writing TV showsEdinburgh comedy circuit storiesParenthood and creativityWhy stand-up comics are built differentlySubscribe for more conversations with the biggest voices in comedy, culture and entertainment.